Paulinho, who was appointed as the club's football executive last week, expressed his disappointment with the refereeing, particularly with regards to a penalty awarded to Grêmio. He believes that the decision could have influenced the outcome of the match.
The Cruzeiro executive praised his team's performance, saying they had done an excellent job in securing the three points. However, he also called for the referees to reflect on their decision-making, which he believes could have had a significant impact on the result.
The defeat leaves Cruzeiro in fourth place in the Brasileirão, with 51 points. They will look to bounce back in their next match, which is scheduled for Friday, October 23, at the Mineirão.