Cruzeiro vs Athletico Paranaense

Cruzeiro got the better of Athletico-PR 3-1 at the Mineirão, ending the visitors' ten-match unbeaten run in the Brasileirão. The afternoon had its share of VAR drama, with an early Cruzeiro goal chalked off for offside and Matheus Pereira missing a first-half penalty before making amends. Pereira still got his goal, heading the hosts in front around the half-hour mark, only for João Cruz to level things for Athletico-PR right on the stroke of halftime with a long-range effort. Cruzeiro pulled away in the second half as Lucas Romero restored the lead, before Kaio Jorge converted a penalty to make it 3-1 and put the result beyond doubt. The win keeps Cruzeiro firmly in the mix around the G-6 places, a timely response after a rough recent stretch. For Athletico-PR, third in the table, the defeat halts their impressive unbeaten streak, though they remain well placed in the race for the top spots.