Cruzeiro vs Universidad Catolica Quito Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Cruzeiro faced Universidad Catolica Quito in the Group Stage of the Copa Sudamericana on May 31. Cruzeiro came out on top, securing a 1-0 win.

On the 80th minute, Rafael Silva netted the only goal of the match, tipping the balance in Cruzeiro's favor and ensuring the win.

As Cruzeiro and Universidad Catolica Quito renew their battle, the memory of the 0-0 tie in their Copa Sudamericana Group stage face-off from a year ago still lingers. Cruzeiro is on a solid streak, securing wins against Union La Calera, Atletico GO, Alianza Petrolera and Vitoria, stretching their unbeaten streak to eight matches. Their recent form at the back has been strong, as evidenced by three consecutive clean sheets.

Universidad Catolica Quito, on the other hand, are in a poor form, preparing for the match after two consecutive losses against LDU-Quito and Mushuc Runa, unable to secure a win in their last four games. Their backline remains a concern, having conceded goals in each of their last six away matches.

This Copa Sudamericana Group stage encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Cruzeiro and Universidad Catolica Quito throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Cruzeiro’s top finisher Matheus Pereira and William have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Fernando Seabra, remains effective. Pereira leads Cruzeiro’s scoring charts in Copa Sudamericana Group stage this season with one goal, while William has been their leading creator in the competition with one assist. Adding further support are Alvaro Barreal, Lucas Silva and Mateus Vital, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Ismael Diaz and Jose Fajardo have been pivotal for Universidad Catolica Quito’s attack, under Igor Oca Pulido’s management, combining to deliver important goals and assists. In Copa Sudamericana Group stage, Diaz has been Universidad Catolica Quito’s standout scorer with two goals, and has also shown his creativity, leading the team with one assist this campaign. Supporting them are Aron David Rodriguez Franco, Mauro Diaz and Jhon Cifuentes, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Universidad Catolica Quito’s attack.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Cruzeiro - Universidad Catolica Quito in real time.

Cruzeiro kicked off the game with Anderson Silva, Marlon, Joao Marcelo, Ze Ivaldo, William, Lucas Romero who got substituted by Ramiro on the 90th minute, Lucas Silva, Alvaro Barreal who got substituted by Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva on the 46th minute, Matheus Pereira, Gabriel Veron who got substituted by Vitinho on the 72nd minute and Rafael Silva as starters, with Jose Cifuentes, Rafael Elias, Kaiki, Neris, Joao Pedro, Ramiro, Lucas Villalba, Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva and Vitinho on the bench.

Universidad Catolica Quito's starting eleven were Rafael Romo, Layan Loor, Fausto Grillo, Gustavo Vallecilla, Gregori Anangono who got substituted by Aron David Rodriguez Franco on the 87th minute, Emiliano Clavijo who got substituted by Jhon Cifuentes on the 87th minute, Kevin Minda, Ismael Diaz, Luciano Nieto, Jose Fajardo who got substituted by Luis Castillo on the 75th minute and Mauro Diaz who got substituted by Kevin Quevedo on the 63rd minute, with Luis Castillo, Jean Pierre Chala, Jhon Cifuentes, Johan Lara, Luis Moreno, Ignacio Mosquera, Kevin Quevedo, Joshue Quinonez, Aron David Rodriguez Franco, Rooney Troya and Janus Guillermo Vivar on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.9 - 0.19
• Ball Possession: 59 - 41
• Total Attempts: 16 - 6
• Shots On Target: 6 - 3
• Fouls: 7 - 10
• Corners: 9 - 4
• Throw-Ins: 20 - 25
• Saves: 3 - 5
• Free Kicks: 10 - 8
• Offsides: 2 - 1

Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Jose Fajardo was the one to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met once since April 2024. They met on April 5, 2024, in the Group Stage of the Copa Sudamericana, ending in a 0-0 draw. As things stand, Cruzeiro and Universidad Catolica Quito are evenly matched in their recent head-to-head encounters.

Cruzeiro have played six matches in Copa Sudamericana Group stage, with one win, two draws, and three losses this season, scoring five goals, averaging 0.83 per match, while conceding seven, an average of 1.17 per match. This season in Copa Sudamericana Group stage, Universidad Catolica Quito have recorded four wins, two draws, and zero losses in six matches, netting twelve goals (2.00 per match) and conceding five (0.83 per match).

Recent Form

Cruzeiro are currently on a run of four straight wins, having won Union La Calera, Atletico GO, Alianza Petrolera and Vitoria in their last four matches, while Universidad Catolica Quito are in the middle of a two-match losing streak, with defeats against LDU-Quito and Mushuc Runa in their last two matches. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Cruzeiro have recorded ten wins, three losses, and seven draws, while Universidad Catolica Quito have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing six.

Live Standings

As always, Copa Sudamericana Group stage's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Cruzeiro are 19th with five points from their six games, while Universidad Catolica Quito sit 5th with fourteen points from six matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Cruzeiro and Universidad Catolica Quito in real time. You can watch the goal by Rafael Silva as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Cruzeiro - Universidad Catolica Quito are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.