Does Depay play today? Where to watch Cruzeiro x Corinthians today at 8:30 pm for the Brasileirão By Carolina Costa
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Cruzeiro and Corinthians face each other this Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 8:30 pm, at the Governador Magalhães Pinto stadium, in Belo Horizonte. The game is valid for the 35th round of the Brasileirão Betano, with the Minas Gerais team in third place and the São Paulo team in tenth.
Corinthians arrives with an important loss in attack. Memphis Depay, who scored in the last classic, suffers a sprain in his left knee and is out of the match.
The broadcast takes place exclusively on Prime Video for viewers on Brasil.
Details of Depay’s injury
The injury occurred during the confrontation with São Paulo last Thursday. Exames confirmed bone edema in the Dutchman’s left knee.
Depay has six injuries in 2025 for Corinthians, totaling 73 days away. The striker, the team’s second top scorer with 10 goals, began immediate treatment.
The club has not set a return deadline, but the focus is on the semifinals of the Copa of the Brasil in December.
Adjusted lineups without Depay
Leonardo Jardim confirmed Cruzeiro in 4-2-3-1. Cássio defends the goal, with William, Franco Bruno, Lucas Villalba and Kaiki in defense. Lucas Romero and Lucas Silva anchor the midfield, while Christian, Matheus Pereira and Kaiky Arroyo support Kaio Jorge in attack.
Dorival Júnior played Corinthians in 5-3-2, adapting to the absence of Depay. Felipe Longo takes over the goal. The defense has Matheuzinho, João Pedro, Gustavo Henrique, Fábio Angileri and Hugo. Raniele, Rodrigo Garro and Breno Bidon form the middle, with Yuri Alberto and Gui Negão in front.
Other absences from Corinthians
The São Paulo team recorded three more absences in addition to Depay.
- Hugo Souza: muscle injury in the left thigh
- Maycon: right knee tendinopathy
- Matheus Bidu: pain in the right knee
Raniele and Garro return to the starting lineup after suspensions and recovery.
Game transmission and logistics
- Platform: Prime Video (exclusive)
- Start: 8:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Location: Mineirão, Belo Horizonte-MG
- Referee: Alex Gomes Stefano (average of 5.47 cards per game)
- Audience: around 5 thousand Corinthians fans allocated
The stadium receives reinforced security measures, including electronic search and crowd separation.
History and motivations of the teams
Cruzeiro and Corinthians met 88 times in total, with 35 Corinthians victories, 31 Celestials and 22 draws. No Brasileirão, the retrospective indicates 29 triumphs for Timão against 25 for Raposa.
Cruzeiro, with 65 points, aims to consolidate a place in the G-4 and a symbolic title. The Corinthians, with 45 points, seeks points for the Pré-Libertadores, but prioritizes the Copa of the Brasil.
The Celestial attack scored 54 goals in 34 rounds, while the Corinthians defense conceded 38.
