Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and CRB AL played to a goalless 0-0 draw in the Brazilian Cup at the Mineirão stadium on Thursday, July 31st, 2025. The result leaves this cup tie finely balanced ahead of the second leg, with neither side able to find a decisive breakthrough in a tightly contested match. Cruzeiro, the top-flight side, controlled possession for large periods but found it difficult to break down a well-organized and disciplined CRB defense. The best chance of the game fell to Cruzeiro's star striker in the 70th minute, but his powerful header was brilliantly saved by the CRB goalkeeper, who was the clear man of the match. CRB offered a sporadic threat on the counter-attack but failed to seriously test the home keeper. The clean sheet will be a major positive for the visiting Serie B side as they head home for the return fixture. After the match, the Cruzeiro manager expressed frustration at his team's lack of cutting edge, while the CRB coach hailed his team's defensive structure and spirit, setting up a tense second-leg decider.