Cruzeiro sends a message to the fans who filled the section for the visit of the Bombonera against Boca

in spite of Defeat to Boca JuniorsCruzeiro sent a message to the nearly two thousand fans who attended the Bombonera, in Buenos Aires, on Thursday evening (15). With a goal from Cavani, Zenit won 1-0 and qualified for the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana.

On social media, Cruzeiro thanked fans for their support in Argentina. During the week, The Cruzeirenses have gained fame for their chants on the streets of the Spanish capital.It is worth highlighting that All tickets for visitors have been sold out..

“Thank you to the thousands of Cruzeiro fans who were in Argentina and supported our team from start to finish. We count on your strength to move forward!” he wrote.

What Cruzeiro needs to qualify

In search of classification, and with the Mineirão fully expecting, Cruzeiro will host Boca on Thursday (22), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in Belo Horizonte.

To qualify for the quarter-finals of the South American Championship Cruzeiro will have to beat the Argentine team by two goals..

If Minas Gerais win by one goal, Cruzeiro and Boca Juniors will secure their places in the next stage of the continental tournament via penalty kicks. A draw or a win for Boca clearly matters to Diego Martinez’s team.