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Cruzeiro Seeks First Win vs. Struggling Athletico-PR
19 Mar
Summary
- Cruzeiro has not yet secured a victory in the league.
- Athletico-PR aims to improve their standing after recent draws.
- Both teams have made tactical lineup changes for the match.

This Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, Athletico-PR and Cruzeiro are set to clash at Arena da Baixada for a 7:30 PM (Brasília time) fixture in the seventh round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Athletico-PR, currently in tenth place with seven points, has not won in their last three matches. The team will be looking to leverage their home advantage to improve their position in the league standings.
In contrast, Cruzeiro is still awaiting their first win of the championship. They are positioned second-to-last with only three points, making this match a critical opportunity to gain momentum and climb the table.
Both coaches have made notable changes to their starting lineups. For Athletico-PR, Aguirre and Dudu are in, replacing Teran and Zapelli. Cruzeiro, under the temporary guidance of assistant coach Wesley Carvalho following Tite's dismissal, introduces Japa, Arroyo, and Neyser into the starting eleven, substituting Gerson, Matheus Pereira, and Chico da Costa.




