Cruzeiro leads Brasileirão second-half standings

Cruzeiro reclaimed the top spot in the Brasileirão's second-half standings by beating São Paulo 2-0 at home. The result, combined with the draw between Santos and Flamengo, left three teams tied on 21 points, but gave the Minas Gerais team the advantage of one more victory.

How the Victory Changed the Standings

With the victory, Cruzeiro now has seven wins, while Flamengo and Santos remain with six. The 2-2 draw between Santos and Flamengo at Vila Belmiro maintained the point difference but did not change the leading position.

Raposa's Statistical Performance

In addition to the result, Cruzeiro recorded its best expected goals (xG) index since the World Cup break, creating conditions to score 3.16 goals. The team also produced seven big chances, surpassing the mark achieved against Chapecoense in the Copa do Brasil.

Shots and Offensive Dominance

Against São Paulo, Raposa took 15 shots inside the box, close to the number from their previous 2-0 victory over Chapecoense. The team registered 23 shots in the game, above the competition's average of 17.5 since the season resumed.

Last Place Position

At the opposite end of the table, Corinthians appears in last place, a reflection of a seven-game losing streak that culminated in the dismissal of coach Fernando Diniz. Botafogo, Bragantino, and Remo complete the bottom four positions.

Coach's Comments

Artur Jorge highlighted the team's superiority and the energy shown in the second half, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the performance level to overcome the disadvantage and recover from physical and mental fatigue.

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