Overview
- Defender Fabrício Bruno scored the winner with a 42nd‑minute header after a William cross.
- Grêmio pushed late, but Cruzeiro goalkeeper Cássio preserved the result with a stoppage‑time save on Arthur.
- Kaio Jorge struck the crossbar for Cruzeiro as the visitors created the clearer chances despite a choppy match.
- Cruzeiro moved to 63 points in third, extending an unbeaten run to seven matches and a second straight victory, a position reported as practically securing Libertadores qualification.
- Grêmio remain on 39 points in 13th after a second loss in a row, with Sunday fixtures set for Cruzeiro vs. Fluminense at Mineirão and Grêmio at Fortaleza in Castelão.