Sunday's triumph in São Paulo also served as payback after Cruzeiro were denied two titles in 2025-2026, going down to Campinas at both the Brazilian Cup and the South American Championship.
"This team's winning record is just amazing," said middle blocker Lucas Saatkamp. "We lost two finals to Campinas this season, but they played at a very high level on both. Those upsets made us grow, and we understood that we couldn't afford to make mistakes in key moments this time."
Cruzeiro counted on 18 points (16 kills, two blocks) from opposite Welinton Oppenkoski, who earned the match's MVP award, to overcome Campinas in the final. Lucas, with 12 points (nine kills, three blocks), and outside hitter Rodriguinho Leão, who has been a part of eight of Cruzeiro's ten victories and scored 11 points (all in kills), also had big roles in the team's victory.
Outside hitter Adriano Xavier, who is set to play in the Italian League next season, scored ten points (all in kills) for Campinas, which had their most successful season to date in 2025-2026, winning the Brazilian Cup, the South American Championship and the São Paulo State Championship.
