Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras — result, stats and line-ups

Full Time

2024

Cruzeiro

5 DEC

1:2

Palmeiras

Goals

GOAL

AST

Goal52'

Matheus Pereira (assist: Marlon) · Left foot shot 1-0

GOAL

AST

Goal61'

Mauricio (assist: Richard Ríos) · Left foot shot 1-1

GOAL

Goal90'

Estêvão · Free Kick 1-2

Man of the match

EstêvãoPalmeiras8.3

Expected goals (xG)

CruzeiroxGPalmeiras

0.653.09

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Venue

Estádio Governador Magalhães PintoBelo Horizonte · 62,170 seats

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Conditions

Weatherlight rain
RefereeAnderson Daronco
1st AssistantRafael da Silva Alves
2nd AssistantEduardo Goncalves da Cruz
4th OfficialJonathan Benkenstein Pinheiro

Pressure index

CruzeiroPalmeiras

1′45′90′

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Match flow

GOAL

AST

Goal52'

Matheus Pereira (assist: Marlon) · Left foot shot 1-0

PLAYER

Yellow card56'

Marlon

OUT

Substitution58'

In: Gabriel Menino · Out: Felipe Anderson · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution58'

In: Mauricio · Out: Aníbal Moreno · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution58'

In: Mayke · Out: Agustín Giay · Tactical sub

GOAL

AST

Goal61'

Mauricio (assist: Richard Ríos) · Left foot shot 1-1

OUT

Substitution66'

In: Fabrizio Peralta · Out: Japa · Tactical sub

PLAYER

Yellow card68'

Zé Ivaldo

OUT

Substitution75'

In: Caio Paulista · Out: Vanderlan · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution79'

In: Lázaro · Out: Raphael Veiga · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution84'

In: Tevis · Out: Lautaro Díaz · Tactical sub

AST

Yellow card85'

(assist: Rafael Vagner)

Yellow card86'

OUT

Substitution87'

In: Kaique Kenji · Out: Gabriel Veron · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution87'

In: Vitinho · Out: Matheus Pereira · Tactical sub

GOAL

Goal90'

Estêvão · Free Kick 1-2

Ball positions

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Commentary

130

12′The game concludes with a final score of Cruzeiro 1, Palmeiras 2.
90+7′The second half has concluded, with the final score being Cruzeiro 1, Palmeiras 2.
90+6′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro after Richard Ríos allowed the ball to go out of play.
90+2′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
90+1′The game is currently on hold due to an injury to João Marcelo from Cruzeiro.
Goal! Cruzeiro 1, Palmeiras 2. Estêvão from Palmeiras scores with a stunning left-footed free kick, sending the ball into the top right corner of the net.
88′Foul committed by Lucas Silva of Cruzeiro.
88′Estêvão from Palmeiras earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
88′Lázaro from Palmeiras takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it's deflected away.Penalty
87′Substitution for Cruzeiro: Kenji comes on to take the place of Gabriel Veron.
87′Substitution for Cruzeiro: Vitinho comes on to take the place of Matheus Pereira.
86′Maurício from Palmeiras earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
86′Zé Ivaldo commits a foul for Cruzeiro.
85′Vitor Reis of Palmeiras receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
85′Tevis Gabriel from Cruzeiro earns a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
85′Vitor Reis from Palmeiras committed a foul.
84′Substitution for Cruzeiro: Tevis Gabriel comes on to take the place of Lautaro Díaz.
84′Missed opportunity! João Marcelo from Cruzeiro heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes over the bar. The chance was set up by William, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
83′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro, following a foul by Murilo.
83′Foul committed by José López of Palmeiras.
83′Cássio from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
82′Corner kick awarded to Palmeiras, following a foul by Zé Ivaldo.
81′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro after Weverton allowed the ball to go out of play.
80′Richard Ríos from Palmeiras earns a free kick on the left flank.
80′Fabrizio Peralta from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
79′Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
79′Vitor Reis from Palmeiras commits a foul.
79′The attempt was thwarted. Caio Paulista of Palmeiras took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked.Penalty
79′Substitution for Palmeiras: Lázaro comes on to take the place of Raphael Veiga.
78′Missed opportunity! Maurício from Palmeiras took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left. He was set up by Estêvão during a quick counterattack.Penalty
77′Missed opportunity! Richard Ríos from Palmeiras takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it soars over the crossbar. Gabriel Menino provided the assist.Penalty
75′Gabriel Menino from Palmeiras earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
75′Foul committed by João Marcelo of Cruzeiro.
75′Substitution for Palmeiras: Caio Paulista comes on to take the place of Vanderlan.
75′Missed opportunity. Ramiro from Cruzeiro took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area but it went wide to the left after a set piece.Penalty
74′Matheus Pereira of Cruzeiro earns a free kick on the right flank.
74′Vanderlan commits a foul for Palmeiras.
73′Vitor Reis from Palmeiras is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
73′Lautaro Díaz from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
73′Missed opportunity. Maurício from Palmeiras takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it goes just wide to the left after a corner kick.Penalty
72′Corner kick awarded to Palmeiras after Fabrizio Peralta allowed the ball to go out of play.
72′Missed opportunity! Marlon from Cruzeiro takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide to the right. He was set up by Fabrizio Peralta.Penalty
72′Missed opportunity. William from Cruzeiro took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. The assist came from Fabrizio Peralta.Penalty
69′Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
69′Foul committed by Richard Ríos of Palmeiras.
69′Missed opportunity. Estêvão from Palmeiras takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it goes over the bar and to the right. The assist came from José López.Penalty
68′Zé Ivaldo from Cruzeiro receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
68′Weverton from Palmeiras earns a free kick in their own half.
68′Zé Ivaldo commits a foul for Cruzeiro.
67′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro, following a foul by Mayke.
66′Substitution for Cruzeiro: Fabrizio Peralta comes on to take the place of Japa.
66′Gabriel Menino from Palmeiras earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
66′Ramiro commits a foul for Cruzeiro.
64′Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
64′Foul committed by Murilo of Palmeiras.
63′A shot attempt is thwarted. Estêvão from Palmeiras takes a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Mayke.Penalty
62′William from Cruzeiro is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
62′Vanderlan commits a foul for Palmeiras.
Goal! It's now Cruzeiro 1, Palmeiras 1. Maurício from Palmeiras fires a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area.
60′The attempt is thwarted. Gabriel Menino from Palmeiras takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.Penalty
58′Substitution for Palmeiras: Maurício comes on for Aníbal Moreno.
58′Substitution for Palmeiras: Mayke comes on for Agustín Giay.
58′Substitution for Palmeiras: Gabriel Menino comes on to take the place of Felipe Anderson.
57′Missed opportunity. Raphael Veiga from Palmeiras took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.Penalty
57′Shot attempt denied. José López of Palmeiras had a right-footed strike from the center of the box, but it was blocked. The assist came from Felipe Anderson.
57′Shot on goal denied. José López from Palmeiras had a header from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper made a save.
56′Marlon from Cruzeiro receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
56′Marlon commits a foul for Cruzeiro.
56′Estêvão from Palmeiras earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Goal! Cruzeiro takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Palmeiras. Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro fires a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
51′Richard Ríos from Palmeiras is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
51′Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
50′Missed opportunity. José López from Palmeiras heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes over the goal and to the left. The assist came from Agustín Giay, who delivered a cross.
49′Ramiro commits a foul for Cruzeiro.
49′Agustín Giay from Palmeiras earns a free kick in his own half.
47′The shot was deflected. Estêvão from Palmeiras tried a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. He received assistance from Raphael Veiga.Penalty
45′The second half is underway with the score still tied at Cruzeiro 0, Palmeiras 0.
45+2′The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
45+1′The first half concludes with the score tied at 0-0 between Cruzeiro and Palmeiras.
45+1′Foul committed by Gabriel Veron from Cruzeiro.
45+1′Agustín Giay from Palmeiras earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
44′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro after Aníbal Moreno was unable to defend effectively.
44′Shot attempt denied. Ramiro from Cruzeiro takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Lautaro Díaz.Penalty
41′Raphael Veiga from Palmeiras committed a handball.
41′The shot is deflected. Raphael Veiga from Palmeiras tries a left-footed effort from the left side of the six-yard area, but it's blocked.
40′Japa from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in their own half.
40′Free kick awarded for a foul committed by Richard Ríos of Palmeiras.
39′Shot on goal denied. Agustín Giay from Palmeiras takes a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but the attempt is stopped in the upper center of the net. The chance was set up by Estêvão.Penalty
37′Corner kick awarded to Palmeiras, following a save made by Cássio.
37′Save made! Estêvão from Palmeiras takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's stopped in the bottom left corner. The chance was set up by a cross from José López.
37′Marlon from Cruzeiro earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
37′Agustín Giay commits a foul against Palmeiras.
36′The attempt has been thwarted. Raphael Veiga from Palmeiras took a left-footed shot from a challenging angle and a considerable distance on the right, but it was successfully saved in the top left corner.
35′José López from Palmeiras is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
35′Marlon commits a foul for Cruzeiro.
31′Corner kick awarded to Palmeiras, following a foul by Lautaro Díaz.
30′Missed opportunity! Gabriel Veron from Cruzeiro took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the left. He was assisted by Matheus Pereira.Penalty
29′Missed opportunity! Richard Ríos from Palmeiras takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal. He was set up by Aníbal Moreno.Penalty
28′Corner kick awarded to Palmeiras, following a foul by Zé Ivaldo.
28′Shot on goal denied. Felipe Anderson from Palmeiras takes a right-footed attempt from the center of the box, but it's stopped in the bottom right corner. The chance was set up by Estêvão.
27′Missed opportunity! Japa from Cruzeiro took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.Penalty
25′Corner kick awarded to Palmeiras, following a deflection off William.
25′The shot was deflected. Vanderlan from Palmeiras took a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. Felipe Anderson provided the assist.Penalty
25′Shot on goal denied. Felipe Anderson of Palmeiras takes a right-footed attempt from the middle of the box, but it's stopped in the center of the net. The chance was set up by Raphael Veiga.
25′Missed opportunity. Raphael Veiga from Palmeiras took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The chance was set up by Vanderlan’s cross.Penalty
24′Foul committed by Gabriel Veron of Cruzeiro.
24′Agustín Giay from Palmeiras is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
23′Shot on goal denied. Lautaro Díaz from Cruzeiro takes a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.Penalty
20′Raphael Veiga from Palmeiras earns a free kick on the right side.
20′Lucas Silva commits a foul for Cruzeiro.
19′Japa from Cruzeiro earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
19′Aníbal Moreno from Palmeiras committed a foul.
18′Murilo from Palmeiras handled the ball.
18′Corner kick awarded to Palmeiras, following a play by Gabriel Veron that resulted in the opposition gaining possession.
15′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro after Vanderlan's clearance went out of play.
14′Corner kick awarded to Cruzeiro after Aníbal Moreno allowed the ball to go out.
13′Shot goes wide. José López from Palmeiras took a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area.Penalty
11′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
11′The game is currently paused due to an injury to Estêvão from Palmeiras.
9′Missed opportunity. Felipe Anderson of Palmeiras took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. The attempt was set up by Raphael Veiga.Penalty
9′The attempt is thwarted. Raphael Veiga from Palmeiras takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.Penalty
7′Matheus Pereira from Cruzeiro commits a foul.
7′Felipe Anderson from Palmeiras earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
5′The shot is deflected! Estêvão from Palmeiras takes a left-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.Penalty
5′Shot on goal denied. Estêvão from Palmeiras takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the attempt is stopped in the bottom left corner. Richard Ríos provided the assist.Penalty
2′The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
2′Match interruption - Palmeiras - ...
1′Offside call against Cruzeiro. Lautaro Díaz has been flagged for being in an offside position.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently getting ready on the field.

Match statistics

CRZPAL

Possession and passing

46%Possession54%

85%Pass accuracy88%

414Passes486

351Successful Passes426

72Ball Safe69

8Key Passes22

5 more

44Long Passes47

45%Long-pass accuracy49%

4Substitutions5

20Successful Long Passes23

18Throw-ins17

Attack

1Goals2

9Shots Total31

3Shots On Target12

1Big Chances Created3

7Corners6

38Dangerous Attacks68

14 more

1Accurate Crosses8

81Attacks124

1Big Chances Missed3

23Dribble Attempts16

38Duels Won55

8Goal Attempts19

1Offsides0

1Shots Blocked9

5Shots inside the box19

5Shots Off Target10

4Shots outside the box12

39%Successful dribbles63%

9Successful Dribbles10

26Total Crosses35

Defence and discipline

9Saves2

10Tackles16

8Interceptions11

14Fouls13

3Yellow cards1

13Free Kicks14

1 more

10Goal Kicks6

Other

10Successful Headers11

1Assists1

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

A. DaroncoPer-match averages this season · 20 matches · career: 269

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	4.35	2.05	2.30	4.33
Red cards	0.40	0.20	0.20	0.16
Second yellows	0.05	0.00	0.05	0.08
Penalties	0.20	0.05	0.15	0.28

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

CruzeiroxGPalmeiras

0.653.09

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

0.962.64

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

0.653.09

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

0.522.84

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.130.25

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.060.03

Expected Goals Free Kicks (xGFK)

0.000.16

Expected Points (xPTS)

0.252.65

Starting XI

PalmeirasFormation: 4-2-3-1 · €110M11/11

Abel Moreira Ferreira

CruzeiroFormation: 4-3-2-1 · €41M10/11

Fernando Diniz

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Cruzeiro€41Mstarting XI · 10/11€46Mwith bench · 13/21

Palmeiras€110Mstarting XI · 11/11€153Mwith bench · 22/23

Palmeiras's starting XI cost €68M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Player statistics

Cruzeiro starters then subs, by rating

Cássio#1 · Goalkeeper · 90′8.2

In this match

Goalkeeping

Saves: 9
Saves inside box: 6
Goals conceded: 2
Punches: 1

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 23/27
Pass accuracy: 85%
Key passes: 0
Passes in final third: 1
Long balls (won/total): 4/8

Possession & duels

Touches: 44
Duels (won/total): 1/1
Aerials won: 1
Possession lost: 4
Ball recoveries: 8

Defence

Tackles: 0
Clearances: 1
Dribbled past: 1

Discipline

Fouls: 0
Fouls drawn: 1

Player	Reason	Back
Helibelton Palacios🩹 injury · Hip Flexor Problems	injury · Hip Flexor Problems	1 Jan 2025
Juan Dinenno🩹 injury · Cruciate Ligament Injury	injury · Cruciate Ligament Injury	16 Apr 2025
Kaio Jorge🩹 injury · Hamstring Injury	injury · Hamstring Injury	31 Dec 2024
Matheus Henrique🩹 injury · Fracture	injury · Fracture	31 Dec 2024
Lucas Romero🟥 suspended · Yellow Card Suspension	suspended · Yellow Card Suspension	7 Dec 2024
Rafael Elias🟥 suspended · Yellow Card Suspension	suspended · Yellow Card Suspension	9 Dec 2024
Neris🟥 suspended · Yellow Card Suspension	suspended · Yellow Card Suspension	9 Dec 2024
José Cifuentes🩹 injury · Ankle Sprain	injury · Ankle Sprain	16 Dec 2024
Álvaro Barreal🩹 injury · Groin Problems	injury · Groin Problems	22 Feb 2025
Walace🩹 injury · Hamstring Injury	injury · Hamstring Injury	31 Dec 2024
Lucas Villalba🩹 injury · Hamstring Injury	injury · Hamstring Injury	31 Dec 2024

Player	Reason	Back
Bruno Rodrigues🩹 injury · Knee Injury	injury · Knee Injury	12 Sept 2025
Joaquín Piquerez🩹 injury · Knee Injury	injury · Knee Injury	24 Jan 2025
Gustavo Gómez🟥 suspended · Yellow Card Suspension	suspended · Yellow Card Suspension	7 Dec 2024
Marcos Rocha🟥 suspended · Red Card Suspension	suspended · Red Card Suspension	7 Dec 2024

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Cruzeiro	4.0025%	4.0025%
Draw	3.4029.41%	3.3030.3%
Palmeiras	1.9551.28%	2.0050%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Cruzeiro or Draw	1.8055.56%	1.7656.82%
Cruzeiro or Palmeiras	1.3076.92%	1.3076.92%
Draw or Palmeiras	1.2281.83%	1.2381.3%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.3076.92%
0–1 goals	–	3.5028.57%
3+ goals	2.0548.78%	2.0249.5%
0–2 goals	1.7557.14%	1.7756.5%
4+ goals	–	3.8026.32%
0–3 goals	–	1.2679.37%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Cruzeiro	4.3323.08%	4.3023.26%
Draw	2.1047.62%	2.1746.08%
Palmeiras	2.6238.1%	2.5539.22%

Outcome	bet365
CRZ → CRZ	6.5015.38%
CRZ → X	15.006.67%
CRZ → PAL	23.004.35%
X → CRZ	8.0012.5%
X → X	5.0020%
X → PAL	4.7521.05%
PAL → CRZ	34.002.94%
PAL → X	15.006.67%
PAL → PAL	3.2031.25%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	4.0025%
6 - 8	3.5028.57%
9 - 11	2.6038.46%
Under 6	11.009.09%
Over 14	8.0012.5%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
4+ cards	–	1.1884.75%
0–3 cards	–	3.9025.64%
5+ cards	–	1.4369.93%
0–4 cards	–	2.5040%
6+ cards	1.8354.56%	1.8554.05%
0–5 cards	1.8354.56%	1.8055.56%
7+ cards	–	2.5539.22%
0–6 cards	–	1.4270.42%
8+ cards	–	3.6527.4%
0–7 cards	–	1.2182.64%
9+ cards	–	5.3018.87%
0–8 cards	–	1.1090.91%

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Flamengo	28	60
2	Palmeiras	28	57
3	Athletico PR	28	49
4	Fluminense	28	48
5	Bahia	28	46
6	Cruzeiro	28	45
7	Atlético Mineiro	27	40
8	Santos	27	38
9	Coritiba	28	38
10	Bragantino	27	36
11	São Paulo	27	36
12	Botafogo	28	35
13	Vitória	28	33
14	Corinthians	28	32
15	Mirassol	28	32
16	Vasco da Gama	27	31
17	Grêmio	28	29
18	Internacional	28	28
19	Remo	28	23
20	Chapecoense	27	18