Cruzeiro and Chapecoense face each other on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. The match starts at 7 p.m. Brasilia time at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
The fixture will be broadcast on subscription television via SporTV and pay-per-view on Premiere, with real-time coverage provided by CNN Esportes.
The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw, featuring low offensive output and idle play from both teams. Cruzeiro maintained high possession but managed only one shot on target, creating good chances while displaying indecision in finishing. Cruzeiro found themselves dominated despite facing an opponent in poor form.
Chapecoense failed to stand out at home in the opening leg, recording low objectivity and committing a high number of fouls. Chapecoense enter the match following poor performances in the Campeonato Brasileiro, where they sit in last place with an almost irreversible situation and a high likelihood of playing in Serie B next season.
Match Officials and Lineups
Matheus Delgado Candançan will serve as the head referee for the match. Nailton Junior de Souza Oliveira and Evandro de Melo Lima will act as assistant referees, while Diego Pombo Lopez will operate the VAR system.
Cruzeiro manager Artur Jorge has named Otávio, William, Fabrício Bruno, João Marcelo, Rojas, Matheus Henrique, Gerson, Matheus Pereira, Kaique Kenji, Arroyo, and Kaio Jorge to the starting lineup.
Chapecoense manager Rafael Lacerda has selected Anderson, Bruno Tubarão, Rafael Thyere, Eduardo Doma, Bruno Pacheco, Camilo, Max Alves, Fernando, Giovanni Augusto, Marcinho, and Rubens for his starting eleven.
