Coach Jorge Sampaoli debuts in charge of Atletico against Cruzeiro, this Thursday (11), for the Brazilian Cup. Rooster must win by at least two goals difference to bring the duel to penalties.
With this, the question is: have you ever won Cruzeiro as a coach? Sporting News shows.
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Have Sampaoli ever won Cruzeiro?
Jorge Sampaoli already won the cruise in official matches. The Argentine coach faced the mining team at different times in his career in Brazilian football. They were three matches, two for Santos and one for Flamengocom A victory, a draw and a defeat.
In 2019, when he commanded Santos, he got a remarkable result by applying a 4-1 rout to Vila Belmiro. Later that year, however, he was defeated 2-0 in Mineirão, for the Brazilian Championship.
Years later, in 2023, ahead of Flamengo, he faced Cruzeiro again and the duel ended in a 1-1 draw. The curious thing is that when he trained Atletico in 2020, he did not face the fox.
At them, Rooster! 🔥#Vamogalo #CRUxCAM pic.twitter.com/ts4Zz6QF0I
– Atlético (@atletico) September 11, 2025
Sampaoli numbers against Cruzeiro
- 3 games
- 1 Victory
- 1 draw
- 1 Defeat
