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Flamengo to Face Cruzeiro and Botafogo in the Brasileirão

The 2026 World Cup is approaching, and the Flamengo squad is filled with potential national team players. Therefore, members of the Brazilian National Team's coaching staff plan to watch the upcoming matches of the Rubro-Negro.

Thus, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced this Monday (09) that former player Juan Santos, technical coordinator, will analyze the game between Flamengo and Cruzeiro this Wednesday (11). The match will take place at Maracanã for the Brasileirão.

Will the Brazilian National Team Coach Watch Any Flamengo Game?

On Saturday (14), coach Carlo Ancelotti will watch the classic between Botafogo and Flamengo, at Nilton Santos, also for the Brazilian Championship. The Amarelinha's commander, however, will also observe other matches in the coming days.

Which Flamengo Players Are Being Monitored by the Brazilian National Team?

The Italian coach is analyzing Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira, left-back Alex Sandro, midfielder Lucas Paquetá, and forward Pedro. Besides the Brazilian National Team, the Rubro-Negro has several foreign players who are also being monitored by their respective nations.

When Is the Next Call-Up?

Ancelotti will announce the first call-up list of 2026 on Monday (16). Thus, the Brazilian National Team will face France on the 26th of this month and Croatia on March 31. The games are part of the penultimate FIFA Date before the World Cup.

What Time Is the Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro Game?

Under Juan's watchful eyes, the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro will take place starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (11), at Maracanã. The clash is part of the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship.

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