In the 2007 season, the Cruzmaltino showcased their competitive drive across multiple tournaments, reaching the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana and finishing 10th in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. The team went through managerial transitions under figures like Renato Gaúcho, Celso Roth, and Valdir Espinosa. On the pitch, the squad featured lethal forward Leandro Amaral, who finished as the top scorer with 30 goals overall, alongside the iconic veteran striker Romário.