Cruzeiro Beats Bahia 3-2 in 34th Round Thriller at Mineirão

Cruzeiro defeated Bahia 3–2 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in the 34th round of the 2026 Serie A.

The match was played at the Mineirão, officially the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, in Belo Horizonte.

Bahia opened the scoring in the 32nd minute through C. Olivera.

Cruzeiro equalized in first‑half stoppage time (45+2) when Kaio Jorge received a pass from K. Arroyo and scored.

In the second half, Kaio Jorge missed a penalty at the 63rd minute.

Six minutes later, Bruno Rodrigues put Cruzeiro ahead with a goal assisted by K. Arroyo.

Kaio Jorge restored a two‑goal lead in the 86th minute, receiving a pass from L. Romero.

Bahia reduced the deficit in stoppage time (90+5) when A. Veliz scored from a pass by Luciano Juba.

The referee was Rafael Rodrigo Klein, who issued five yellow cards, including a warning to Nicolas Acevedo of Bahia in the 19th minute.