The 2018 Copa do Brasil Finals was a two-legged tie between defending champions Cruzeiro and Corinthians to decide the 30th edition of Brazil's national cup. The first leg on 10 October at Mineirão saw a Thiago Neves header give Cruzeiro a 1-0 win. In the second leg on 17 October at Arena Corinthians, Cruzeiro won 2-1, with goals from Robinho and Giorgian De Arrascaeta, while Jádson scored for Corinthians from a VAR-assisted penalty. Cruzeiro triumphed 3-1 on aggregate, securing their sixth title and becoming the first team to successfully defend the Copa do Brasil. As champions, they earned berths in the 2019 Copa Libertadores group stage and the 2019 Copa do Brasil Round of 16. The finals were notable for the use of VAR, which overturned a goal and awarded a penalty in the decisive second leg.