Bruno Henrique fumes after brutal foul in Flamengo v Cruzeiro: “I’m f*d” | OneFootball

Bruno Henrique suffered a heavy challenge 11 minutes into the first half

Flamengo left Mineirão this Wednesday (12), after a 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro, furious with referee Yael Falcón. Right at the start of the match, Bruno Henrique was on the receiving end of a heavy challenge from Matheus Henrique and, after the game, vented about the opponent not being sent off.

— The doctor examined me and I’ll be examined again in Rio. I’m in a lot of pain in the ankle ligament, and what bothers me is that VAR didn’t call the referee over to review the play — he said, before finishing:

— He said it was a normal challenge, that it wasn’t with high intensity, and that was that (laughs). And the one who’s f*cked now is me. But now Flamengo will see what they do, because I did my part — Bruno Henrique concluded.

What happened in the challenge between Bruno Henrique and Matheus Henrique?

In the 11th minute of the first half, Matheus Henrique planted the studs of his boot into Bruno Henrique’s shin. Even so, Yael Falcón showed only a yellow card to the Cruzeiro player. In addition, VAR did not call the referee for a review, keeping the on-field decision.

Did Matheus Henrique speak after the game?

After the final whistle, Matheus Henrique also spoke about the incident. On the occasion, the Cruzeiro player said he had no intention of hurting Bruno Henrique and apologized to the No. 27.

When is the second leg between Flamengo and Cruzeiro?

The second leg of the Libertadores round of 16 will take place next Wednesday (19), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã. In other words, Flamengo will decide the tie against Cruzeiro at the ‘Sacred Temple’.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before Cruzeiro, however, Flamengo will turn its focus back to the Brasileirão. This Sunday (16), the Rubro-Negro face Mirassol at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maião, in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you every detail of Flamengo in the 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Record (free-to-air TV), Cazé TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Mirassol.

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