Cruzeiro sets line-up for Copa do Brasil match against Chapecoense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Cruzeiro will face Chapecoense at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, at Mineirão in the Copa do Brasil. The match follows a 0-0 result in the first leg, meaning the winner will secure a place in the quarterfinals, while a draw will lead to a penalty shootout. Coach Artur Jorge made four changes in the starting lineup compared to the previous match, with players like Lucas Villalba and Fagner included. Chapecoense will be without several players, including Rafael Carvalheira and João Paulo. Both teams are looking to advance to the next stage of the tournament.
- •Match at Mineirão on August 5 at 7 p.m.
- •First leg ended in a 0-0 draw.
- •Cruzeiro makes four changes to starting lineup.
- •Chapecoense is missing several key players.
- •Winner qualifies for quarterfinals.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Cruzeiro name line-up against Chapecoense for the Copa do Brasil
"Cruzeiro is LINEUPED UP to face Chapecoense at 7 p.m. this Wednesday (5), at Mineirão.The match is worth a spot in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. In the first leg, it ended 0-0.Whoever wins, there...
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