Cruzeiro got their Copa Sudamericana campaign back on track with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Palestino on May 15, 2025. The Chilean side, fresh off an away win, took a surprise lead in the first half with a brilliant long-range strike that left the Cruzeiro goalkeeper stranded. The Brazilian giants responded with intensity after the break, equalizing through a penalty after a handball was spotted by VAR. Cruzeiro completed the turnaround with about fifteen minutes remaining, scoring from a corner after a powerful header found the net. The match was not without controversy, as Palestino had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside call earlier in the second half. The three points were crucial for Cruzeiro's qualification hopes, moving them up the group table, while Palestino's defeat made the group wide open. The Cruzeiro manager was relieved with the response from his players, and the Palestino coach argued the disallowed goal was a turning point. Cruzeiro fielded a stronger lineup than in their previous match.