Cruzeiro 2013-2014

Cruzeiro in 2013 and 2014 was the team coached by Marcelo Oliveira that won two consecutive Brazilian Championships in the points system. The team became known for its ball possession, high pressing and the strength of Mineirão.

History

The winning cycle began in 2013, when Cruzeiro, trained by Marcelo Oliveira, dominated the Brazilian Championship, accumulated 76 points and secured the title with five rounds ahead. The campaign featured midfielder Everton Ribeiro as a great technical reference in the competition. In 2014, the team maintained its core squad and reinforced the roster with names like Júlio Baptista. The team won the Brazilian double championship with 80 points and confirmed its dominance in national football, in addition to winning the Minas Gerais Championship that year. The playing style valued passing exchanges, the movement of midfielders and intensity in ball recovery. The offensive performance and consistency over the 38 games made the period one of the most victorious in the club's recent history. The 2013-2014 Cruzeiro is remembered as the first back-to-back Brazilian champion in the points system era with 20 clubs, a feat that reinforced Raposa's position among the greatest national champions.