Cruzeiro targets Copa Libertadores qualification in Brasileiro Serie A

Cruzeiro is currently positioned sixth in the Brasileiro Serie A standings with 45 points after 28 matches. The club is focused on securing qualification for the 2027 Copa Libertadores group stage. To guarantee a direct spot without relying on other teams' results in the Copa do Brasil or the current Libertadores, the team aims to reach the G-4, which would likely require reaching approximately 60 points.

In upcoming league action, Cruzeiro is scheduled to face Sao Paulo. Cruzeiro enters the matchup following a 3-1 victory against Vitoria, while Sao Paulo sits in 10th place with 36 points after a recent 2-1 loss to Santos. Historically, Sao Paulo holds a lead in head-to-head meetings, but Cruzeiro has maintained an unbeaten streak in six consecutive home games.