Cruz Azul keeper sizes up Flamengo ahead of Intercontinental clash | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruz Azul (MEX) play in the Intercontinental this Wednesday (10) starting at 2 PM (Brasília time)

The Intercontinental has Cruz Azul (MEX) as a debuting club in the tournament. Thus, the Mexicans face Flamengo, a regular in the competition. Goalkeeper Andrés Gudino highlights the greatness of the Rubro-Negro before the meeting on Wednesday (10).

“We know the greatness of Flamengo. They just won the Copa Libertadores, they are a great team. We had the opportunity to watch the match, but we are prepared,” highlighted the Mexican goalkeeper, adding that:

“We will play the same way we have been playing in our championship, so we will enter the field with a lot of will and I am sure we will have a good match,” stated Gudino in an interview with FIFA.

Does Cruz Azul want to repeat Pachuca's feat?

In 2024, Botafogo arrived at the Intercontinental as the clear favorite over Pachuca (MEX). However, the Mexicans prevailed and went to the final against Real Madrid (ESP), but lost.

“That is worthy of respect and congratulations. But we are going there to play our tournament and to have a great performance. We have confidence, we have faith in each other, so we are going there with high spirits to have a good Intercontinental Cup,” pointed out Gudino.

Who will play against PSG?

In the current format of the Intercontinental, the Champions League winner has a direct spot in the World Cup final. Flamengo and Cruz Azul, however, compete for the spot for one more game before the decision against PSG (FRA).

“Yes, of course. Just knowing that there are teams of such prestige and greatness participating in the tournament already fills us with inspiration. The concrete possibility of playing a future final against PSG is incredible,” highlighted the goalkeeper.

What time is Flamengo vs. Cruz Azul?

This Wednesday (10), the Rubro-Negro faces Cruz Azul (MEX), starting at 2 PM (Brasília time), for the first match of the Intercontinental Club Cup. The winning team will face Pyramids (EGY).

The Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube) and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Cruz Azul game.

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