Cruzeiro's swift slide from Brazilian Championship favorites to relegation candidates

Going into the last week of the Brazilian Championship, there is no doubt about the destiny of the title. Flamengo of Rio de Janeiro have been utterly dominant and lead by 16 points with two rounds remaining.
But if there is no longer any drama at the top of the table, there is plenty at the bottom. Four of the 20 teams will be relegated at the end of the season, and it looks as if a genuine giant will be among them.
Three of the relegation places have already been defined. Avai and Chapecoense...