Cruzeiro 1993

The 1993 Cruzeiro was the light blue team that won the first title in the club's history in the Copa do Brasil, defeating Grêmio in the final. The season also marked the beginning of Ronaldo's professional career.

History

Cruzeiro was founded on January 2, 1921, in Belo Horizonte, with the name Palestra Itália, and adopted its current name in 1942. The club became one of the greatest forces in Minas Gerais and Brazilian football, with the Mineirão stadium as the main stage for its matches. In 1993, Raposa won the Copa do Brasil for the first time, defeating Grêmio in the final. It was the first of six titles in the competition, which Cruzeiro would win again in 1996, 2000, 2003, 2017, and 2018. That year also saw the emergence of young Ronaldo in the professional team, who made his debut for the club in 1993 and soon drew attention for his striking ability, before transferring to European football. The 1993 title opened a victorious phase for Cruzeiro in the 1990s, which culminated in continental achievements, such as the 1997 Copa Libertadores, and established the club among the country's greatest teams.