Top scorer of Brasileirão 2025, Kaio Jorge did not join the Cruzeiro squad for this Saturday’s duel against Cearáat 9pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão. The player showed signs of muscle wear and, therefore, the technical committee preferred to preserve him for the final two games of the Brasileirão and the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil.
To replace the center forward, coach Leonardo Jardim placed Gabriel Barbosa among the starters. The match is crucial: if they win, Cruzeiro will overtake Palmeiras, reach 71 points, one more than São Paulo, and get closer to leader Flamengo, remaining three points from the top of the table.
🦊📝 Cabuloso is scheduled for the game against Ceará! COME ON, CRUISE!!
🔷 #CSCxCRU #GreatChampion pic.twitter.com/RfQ8wMhNSr
— Cruzeiro 🦊 (@Cruzeiro) November 29, 2025
In the season, Kaio Jorge has 43 performances, 26 goals and eight assists. He is the top scorer in the Brazilian Championship, with 21 goals, followed by Arrascaeta, who has 18.
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Ceará x Cruzeiro: time and where to watch
- Brazilian Championship 2025 – 36th round
- Data: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Time: 9pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza (Ceará)
- Transmission: Record (open TV), Cazé TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view)
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