Cruzeiro's elimination in the Copa do Brasil has been met with criticism from the team's board, with Romero stating that it is an "autocrítica of the team, board, and commission". The team's high expenditure, which stands at R$ 30 million per month, has been cited as a contributing factor to their early exit from the competition.
The team's investment in players, which totals R$ 303 million, has had a significant impact on their financial situation. The team's failure to achieve their goals in the Copa do Brasil has resulted in a loss of R$ 9 million in prize money, which they would have received had they reached the semifinals.
Cruzeiro's next step will be to focus on their remaining goals in the season, including securing a spot in the Copa Libertadores.