Cruzeiro vs São Paulo — Pass Map

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Cruzeiro 1 – 0 São Paulo

Brasileirão Serie A · 31 Aug 2025

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Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Possession architect from deep

Sabino completed 57 passes at 89.1% accuracy while touching the ball 82 times, dominating São Paulo's build-up play. His volume and consistency in possession allowed the team to control tempo and dictate the match's rhythm from the back.

Creative spark from defence

W. Furtado created two key passes despite registering minimal expected assists, showing quality in final-third contribution. His playmaking from a defensive position provided Cruzeiro with a dangerous creative outlet in attack.

Dominant defensive presence

F. Bruno made 14 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances, establishing himself as Cruzeiro's primary defensive shield. His volume of defensive actions anchored the team's solidity and disrupted São Paulo's attacking rhythm throughout.

Instant impact off bench

K. Prates generated one key pass in just 10 minutes off the bench, bringing immediate creative energy to Cruzeiro's attack. His cameo showed the quality Cruzeiro could deploy to shift the match's momentum in closing stages.