Cruzeiro and Corinthians will play the first leg of the semifinal of the Copa of the Brasil this Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 9:30 pm at Brasília time, at The match marks the beginning of the fight for a place in the final, where the winner will face the team classified between Vasco and Fluminense. The clash takes place with sold out tickets and the expectation of a full house for the miners.
Cruzeiro, the biggest winner of the competition with six titles, arrives undefeated in Copa of Brasil, with six games without conceding goals. The Minas Gerais team eliminated Vila Nova, CRB and Atlético-MG in the previous stages, driven by five goals from Kaio Jorge. Já o Corinthians is looking for the fourth trophy, after advancing with victories over Novorizontino, Palmeiras and Athletico-PR, keeping zero on the scoreboard in all duels.
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Preparation of teams for the duel
Leonardo Jardim, coach of Cruzeiro, confirmed that he will use the starting team after sparing players in the last round of Brasileirão. The team trained at Mineirão the day before, focusing on quick transitions and submissions.
The coach highlighted the importance of exploiting the support of the fans to put pressure on the opponent from the beginning. The miners finished the Brasileirão in third place, guaranteeing a direct place in the Libertadores.
Dorival Júnior, from Corinthians, mobilized the squad for the challenge away from home. The São Paulo team traveled to Belo Horizonte on Tuesday, with an emphasis on high marking and counterattacks.
Corinthians finished the national championship in 13th, but remains unbeaten in Copa of Brasil. The technical committee prioritized physical recovery after the draw in the last Brasileirão match.
Probable lineups and absences
Cruzeiro should enter the field with a 4-2-3-1 formation, prioritizing defensive solidity. The only doubt is in the attack, between Arroyo and Sinisterra, both recovered from muscle wear.
Probable team of Cruzeiro: Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki Bruno; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva; Matheus Pereira, Christian, Arroyo (Sinisterra); Kaio Jorge.
Hanging include Kaio Jorge, Lucas Romero and William, who need to avoid yellow cards.
- Confirmed embezzlement: Wanderson (suspended due to third yellow card), Fagner (contract clause), Marquinhos and
- Kauã Moraes does not play because he defended Athletico-PR in the competition.
Corinthians arrives with a full squad, thanks to the recovery of Yuri Alberto and Rodrigo Garro from recent injuries. Raniele is doubtful due to ankle pain, but the tendency is to play the starting duo in defense.
Probable team of Corinthians: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu; José Martínez, Maycon; André Carrillo, Breno Bidon; Memphis Depay, Yuri Alberto.
Hanging are Matheuzinho and Rodrigo Garro.
With no absences due to injury or suspension, Dorival Júnior can opt for tactical variations during the game.
Refereeing and match regulations
Anderson Daronco, from Rio Grande from Sul, referees the central confrontation. The experienced referee took charge of 15 games this season, averaging four cards per match.
Rafael from Silva Alves and Maíra Mastella Moreira act as assistants, while Rodrigo D’Alonso Ferreira manages the VAR from the booth in Fernando Antônio Mendes of Salles Nascimento Filho is the fourth referee.
The CBF appointed the team to guarantee impartiality in a high-level duel.
The regulations provide for 180 minutes in aggregate, with the away goal as the tiebreaker. The winner advances to the final against the winner of Vasco x Fluminense, scheduled for December 17th and 21st.
Path to the semi-finals at Copa of Brasil
Cruzeiro beat Vila Nova 5-0 on aggregate in the third phase, advancing with authority. Nas round of 16, 2-0 victory over CRB consolidated the undefeated campaign.
In the quarterfinals, the team from Minas Gerais eliminated Atlético-MG with an aggregate score of 4-0, including a 2-0 in the direct derby.
Kaio Jorge leads the attack with five goals in the competition, followed by Matheus Pereira’s contributions in assists.
Corinthians started with a 3-0 victory over Novorizontino in the first round of the round of 16, confirming their classification. Contra o Palmeiras, Timão won 2-0 in the first game, advancing solidly.
In the quarterfinals, elimination of Athletico-PR 2-1 on aggregate, maintaining the zero score suffered in all knockouts.
Awards and future calendar
The champion of Copa of
The return game takes place on Sunday, December 14th, at 6pm at Brasília time, at Neo Química Arena, at São Paulo.
Vasco and Fluminense compete in the other semifinal, going to Maracanã this Thursday, December 11th, at 9:30 pm.
The final is scheduled for December 17th (outbound) and December 21st (return), defining the seven-time champion of the competition.
The tournament distributed more than R$500 million in total prizes in this edition, encouraging the participation of clubs from all divisions.
