Corinthians vs Cruzeiro Highlights - August 16, 2026

Cruzeiro beat Corinthians 2-1 in Brasileirao on August 16, 2026. The match was played at Neo Química Arena.

Gustavo Henrique (58') scored for Corinthians. Bruno Rodrigues (36'), Wanderson (82') scored for Cruzeiro.

At kick-off Corinthians stood in position 9 with 32 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats.

Cruzeiro went into the game in position 6, on 33 points. They had won 3, drawn 2 and lost 0 in their previous five.

That run had left Cruzeiro 5 games without defeat.

Bruno Rodrigues forced a save for Cruzeiro on 8 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Pedro Raúl’s effort (15').

Soon after, a block denied Kaio on 19 minutes. Kaio tested the goalkeeper for Corinthians (22').

Bruno Rodrigues shot wide for Cruzeiro on 32 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Breno Bidon saw a shot blocked (35').

João Costa forced a save for Cruzeiro on 36 minutes. Moments later, Bruno Rodrigues found the net for Cruzeiro (36').

After the break, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Rodrigo Garro’s effort (48'). A block denied Gustavo Henrique on 48 minutes.

Soon after, João Costa tested the goalkeeper for Cruzeiro (51'). The referee cautioned Felipe Morais of Cruzeiro on 51 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, André Carrillo could not find the target for Corinthians (52'). Allan forced a save for Corinthians on 56 minutes.

Moments later, Gustavo Henrique put one away for Corinthians (58'). Kaio saw a shot blocked (60').

Jonathan Jesus was booked for Cruzeiro (67'). Wanderson scored for Cruzeiro on 82 minutes after a pass from Luciano Rodríguez.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out João Pedro’s effort (90'+5'). Substitutions: Corinthians 5, Cruzeiro 5.

Corinthians controlled 53% of possession. Corinthians had 20 shots with 6 on target, while Cruzeiro had 15 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Corinthians 4, Cruzeiro 5. Corners: Corinthians 3, Cruzeiro 8.

Corinthians completed the most passes, 457 in total at 86.2% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.