3 wins in 5 games: how Cusco look for Flamengo clash in Libertadores

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·7 April 2026

3 wins in 5 games: how Cusco look for Flamengo clash in Libertadores

Flamengo gets ready to begin its quest for a fifth Libertadores title

Flamengo returns to action this Wednesday (08) to face Cusco (PER) in the first round of the Libertadores group stage. Flamengo’s opponent in the opener, the Peruvian side is enjoying a fairly balanced 2026 season.

That is because, in their last five matches of the season, Cusco has recorded three wins and two losses. In their most recent match, Flamengo’s opponent beat Melgar (PER) 3-1 in a match valid for the ninth round of the Peruvian Championship.

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What were Cusco’s last matches in 2026?

Melgar 1 x 3 Cusco – ninth round CD Moquega 1 x 2 Cusco – eighth round Cusco 1 x 2 Cienciano – seventh round Cusco 1 x 0 Deportivo Garcilaso – sixth round Juan Pablo II College 2 x 1 Cusco – fifth round

*All matches were in the Peruvian Championship.

Have Flamengo and Cusco ever faced each other before?

It is worth noting that Cusco and Flamengo have never played an official match against each other. In other words, the first round clash in the Libertadores will be the first meeting between the two teams. As such, the Rubro-Negro hopes to gain the upper hand against the Peruvian side.

When do Flamengo and Cusco face off?

The match between Flamengo and Cusco will take place at 9:30 PM Brasília time this Wednesday (08), in the first round of the Libertadores. As mentioned earlier, the ball will roll at Estádio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, in Peru.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Cusco through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, GE TV (streaming), Globo (free-to-air TV), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.