Grêmio vs Cruzeiro Highlights - October 18, 2026

Cruzeiro beat Grêmio 4-2 in Brasileirao on October 18, 2026. The match was played at Arena do Grêmio.

Carlos Vinícius (17'), Cristian Pavón (41') scored for Grêmio. Kaio Jorge (23', 48', 61'), João Marcelo (80') scored for Cruzeiro.

Grêmio went into the game in position 18, on 31 points. They had won 0, drawn 3 and lost 2 in their previous five.

At kick-off Cruzeiro stood in position 7 with 48 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats.

Filip Krovinovic tested the goalkeeper for Grêmio (3'). Moments later, Keny Arroyo forced a save for Cruzeiro on 4 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Keny Arroyo’s effort (11'). Soon after, Francis Amuzu sent an effort off target for Grêmio (13').

Carlos Vinícius converted a penalty for Grêmio (17'). Matheus Pereira picked out Kaio Jorge, who scored for Cruzeiro (23').

Shortly afterwards, Cristian Pavón tested the goalkeeper for Grêmio (25'). Gustavo Martins shot wide for Grêmio on 25 minutes.

Moments later, Diego Caito saw a shot blocked (29'). Cristian Pavón scored for Grêmio on 41 minutes.

Substitutions: Grêmio 1, Cruzeiro 0.

After the break, Kaio Jorge found the net for Cruzeiro (48'). A block denied Diego Caito on 49 minutes.

Soon after, Carlos Vinícius saw a shot blocked (50'). Kaio Jorge scored for Cruzeiro on 61 minutes after a pass from William.

João Marcelo was booked for Cruzeiro (67'). Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Matheus Pereira of Cruzeiro on 71 minutes.

Gustavo Martins could not find the target for Grêmio (72'). Moments later, Wálter Kannemann was sent off for Grêmio (73').

Marlon forced a save for Grêmio on 77 minutes. Soon after, Gerson picked out João Marcelo, who scored for Cruzeiro (80').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Cristian Pavón’s effort (83'). Substitutions: Grêmio 3, Cruzeiro 5.

Cruzeiro controlled 59.8% of possession. Grêmio had 17 shots with 6 on target, while Cruzeiro had 13 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Grêmio 2, Cruzeiro 4. Corners: Grêmio 8, Cruzeiro 9.

Cruzeiro completed the most passes, 515 in total at 85.2% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.