Cruzeiro beats Bahia 3-2, claims fourth straight win and reaches 60 points
Kaio Jorge scored twice as Cruzeiro overturned Bahia's early lead to win 3-2 at Mineirão and move to 60 points.
KEY POINTS
- Cruzeiro won 3-2 against Bahia at Mineirão
- Kaio Jorge scored two goals for Cruzeiro
- Cruzeiro reached 60 points in third place
- Bahia remained on 53 points in sixth place
- Both teams play again after the FIFA break
Cruzeiro defeated Bahia 3-2 at Mineirão in Belo Horizonte on Thursday night, November 5, 2026, securing its fourth consecutive victory in the Brazilian Championship. The match was part of round 34 of the competition.
Bahia took the lead in the first half when Cristian Oliveira scored after beating Zé Lucas and finishing past goalkeeper Otávio. Kaio Jorge equalized for Cruzeiro shortly before halftime.
“Cruzeiro reached 60 points and remains in third place, needing two more wins to guarantee a place in the next edition of the Libertadores.”
In the second half, Bruno Rodrigues put Cruzeiro ahead, and Kaio Jorge scored his second goal to seal the win. Bahia's Alejo Véliz scored late in stoppage time to make it 3-2.
With the result, Cruzeiro reached 60 points and remains in third place, needing two more wins to secure a spot in the next edition of the Libertadores. Bahia stayed on 53 points in sixth place and missed the chance to enter the G4.
Both teams return to action after the FIFA international break. Cruzeiro will host Palmeiras on Wednesday, November 18, while Bahia will visit Grêmio in Porto Alegre.
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