Barcelona SC vs Cruzeiro
CompetitionCONMEBOL Libertadores
Venue
- Venue
- Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Guayaquil
Match
- Referee
- J. Benitez
- Round
- Group Stage - 1
- Date
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00Z
Barcelona SC (Home)
Cruzeiro (Away)
Head to head
Match headlines
- Benjamin Pavard nearing possible stay at Inter as player attitude praised
- Aston Villa identify 26-year-old as surprise target after disappointing Serie A spell
- Football Daily | Self-aggrandisement, backslapping and news from the past: it’s José time
- Cruzeiro reveal line-up against Mirassol
- Inter Weigh Romero Move as €50m Fee and Wages Pose Hurdles
- Courtois returns to Real Madrid training ahead of new season
- Borussia Dortmund attempting to pinch another young Italy talent from Serie A
- Arsenal attempt shock move for Cristian Romero and Atletico Madrid in the lead
Cruzeiro created the clearer chances on xG (0.52 vs 2.13, Δ 1.61). Barcelona SC fired more attempts (18 vs 5 shots). Cruzeiro was more accurate in front of goal (60% on target vs 11%). Barcelona SC held more of the ball (55% possession).
Barcelona SC underperformed their xG by 0.5 goals (0 scored vs 0.52 xG). Cruzeiro underperformed their xG by 1.1 goals (1 scored vs 2.13 xG).