Cruzeiro will face Vila Nova on Thursday, May 22, at 7 PM (Brasília time), in the return match of the third round of the Copa do Brasil. The game will be held at the Serra Dourada stadium in Goiânia and will be broadcasted on Sportv and Premiere.
In their previous encounter, Cruzeiro emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, courtesy of two goals from Kaio Jorge. This result allows them to advance to the next stage even if they lose by a margin of up to two goals in the upcoming match.
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As for the team lineup, coach Leonardo Jardim is expected to maintain a consistent roster from recent matches, albeit with some modifications. William may take over the right back position, and several changes are anticipated in the midfield and attack, with Lautaro Díaz and Bolasie competing for starting roles.
The potential lineup for Cruzeiro includes: Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba (Jonathan Jesus), and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian (Eduardo), and Matheus Pereira; with Lautaro Díaz (Bolasie) and Kaio Jorge at the front. Notably, the team will be missing players due to injuries, namely João Marcelo, Matheus Henrique, Wanderson, and Fagner.
On the opposing side, Vila Nova’s expected lineup features Halls; Elias, Tiago Pagnussat, Bernardo Schappo, and Willian Formiga; Arilson, João Vieira (Miticov), and Dodô; along with Júnior Todinho, Poveda, and Guilherme Parede.
This upcoming match has the potential to be an exciting showdown, especially as Cruzeiro seeks to maintain their lead from the first leg and secure their place in the next round of the tournament.