Cruzeiro and Corinthians face off on Wednesday at Estádio Mineirão in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final, kicking off at 21:30. Both clubs revealed their starting lineups just before the match, having rested players in the previous round of the Brazilian Championship.
The matchup between Cruzeiro and Corinthians kicks off the Copa do Brasil semi-final, with the first leg at Estádio Mineirão. The game is set for Wednesday, December 10, at 21:30. Moments before kickoff, both teams unveiled their starting lineups of 11 players.
Cruzeiro, led by coach Léo Jardim, rested its key players in the most recent Brazilian Championship round on Sunday, December 7. In that fixture against Santos, the Raposa suffered a 3-0 defeat. For the clash with Timão, the main squad returns to the starting XI.
On the Corinthians side, manager Dorival Júnior employed a similar approach in the 38th round of the Brasileirão, fielding an alternate lineup. Now, the primary starters take the pitch to face Cruzeiro at Mineirão. The official announcements appeared on the clubs' social media, building anticipation among fans.
This encounter is pivotal for both sides in their pursuit of a spot in the tournament final. Cruzeiro upholds an 11-year streak without conceding to Cássio's former team at home, while Corinthians aims to break that record.
