Corinthians and Cruzeiro face each other this Sunday, December 14th, at 6pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, at Memphis Depay, and advances to the final with a draw. Cruzeiro needs to win by two goals to qualify directly or by one goal to take the decision to penalties.
The match defines the first finalist of the competition, who will face the winner of Fluminense and Vasco in the decisions scheduled for December 17th and 21st. The broadcast takes place live on Globo, SporTV, Premiere and Amazon Prime Video.
- Open TV channels: Globo.
- Closed TV channels: SporTV.
- Pay-per-view: Premiere.
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video.
Options for watching the confrontation
Fans have several ways to follow the Corinthians game against Cruzeiro. Globo shows the match for a large part of the national territory free-to-air. SporTV broadcasts to pay-TV subscribers, while Premiere offers exclusive coverage via pay-per-view.
Amazon Prime Video is a streaming option, available to subscribers of the platform. Plataformas in real time also follows the bids minute by minute.
Advantage built on the way
Corinthians arrives at the duel with high morale after the victory in Mineirão. The team maintained its unbeaten record in Copa of Brasil 2025, with seven wins in seven games and without conceding goals in the competition. Memphis Depay scored the only goal in the first match, giving Timão the chance to play for a draw at home.
Dorival Júnior emphasizes concentration to maintain solid defensive performance. The classification represents a chance at the title for an irregular season in the Campeonato Brasileiro.
Cruzeiro situation in the decision
Cruzeiro seeks to reverse the unfavorable score away from home. The team finished the Brasileirão in third place and secured a place in the Libertadores, but now needs a significant result to advance. Leonardo Jardim deals with important absences and plans tactical adjustments to exploit counterattacks.
Raposa received support from fans before the trip to São Paulo. A victory by two or more goals directly classifies the Minas Gerais team.
Probable team lineups
Dorival Júnior has feedback and questions on Corinthians. The probable formation includes players recovered from recent injuries.
Probable lineup for Corinthians:
- Hugo Souza
- Matheuzinho
- André Ramalho
- Gustavo
- Matheus Bidu
- José Martínez (or Raniele)
- Maycon
- André Carrillo
- Breno Bidon (or Rodrigo Garro)
- Memphis Depay
- Yuri Alberto
In Cruzeiro, suspensions and injuries force changes in defense and midfield. Jonathan Jesus enters the defense, and options compete for places in the midfield.
Probable lineup for Cruzeiro:
- Cassio
- William
- Fabricio Bruno
- Jonathan Jesus
- Kaiki
- Luke Silva
- Matheus Henrique (or Walace)
- Christian
- Matheus Pereira
- Arroyo
- Kaio Jorge
Arbitration Details
The match has an experienced refereeing team. Rodrigo José Pereira of Lima (PE) referees the game.
- Assistant referee 1 → Nailton Junior of Sousa Oliveira (CE)
- Assistant referee 2 → Victor Hugo Imazu of Santos (PR)
- Fourth referee → Paulo Roberto Alves Junior (PR)
- Video referee → Rafael Traci (SC)
Recent history between the teams
Corinthians and Cruzeiro maintain balanced confrontations throughout history. Na Copa of Brasil, the last decisive meeting took place in 2018, with the Cruzeiro title. Nesta edition, Corinthians is looking for the fourth trophy, while Cruzeiro is aiming for the seventh.
The Corinthians defense stands out for its solidity in the current competition. Cruzeiro bets on offensive power to overcome the disadvantage.
Final preparation of teams
Corinthians trained during the week with a focus on the physical recovery of starters. Yuri Alberto and Raniele present game conditions after doubts. Neo Química Arena expects a full house to support the team.
Cruzeiro adjusts the squad with replacements for confirmed casualties. Wanderson returns from injury and could be an option. The team from Minas Gerais is confident of its good performance in the Brasileirão.
