Cruzeiro defeats Flamengo 2-1 in Campeonato Brasileiro comeback

Cruzeiro defeated Flamengo 2-1 at the Mineirão during the 24th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Pedro opened the scoring for Flamengo in the first half, but Cruzeiro mounted a comeback in the second. Keny Arroyo equalized for Cruzeiro, and Matheus Pereira secured the victory with a goal in the final minutes of the match.

The result keeps Flamengo in second place with 45 points, trailing the leader, Palmeiras, who holds 48 points. Cruzeiro’s win moves them to fifth place in the standings. In other league news, Fluminense secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Remo, while Internacional and Atlético-MG played to a 0-0 draw.

Following the match, Ecuadorian striker Keny Arroyo highlighted the team's collective effort and his recent scoring form. His performance has placed him in an elite group of players who have scored at least 10 goals for Cruzeiro before the age of 21, joining historical figures like Marcelo Moreno and Jussiê. Meanwhile, Flamengo is reportedly shifting its transfer strategy toward more cost-effective reinforcements to bolster its squad following its progression in the Libertadores.