Expected crowd for Flamengo v Cruzeiro at the Mineirão, Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off this Wednesday (12) in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16

The countdown to the start of the Copa Libertadores da América round of 16 has begun. This Wednesday (12), Flamengo and Cruzeiro will face each other with an advantage in the race for a place in the quarterfinals of the continental tournament at stake. Expectations are that Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte, will be packed.

According to information from Itatiaia, the management of the Minas Gerais stadium expects 60,000 fans at the venue. Flamengo supporters were able to buy tickets for R$100 full price (R$50 half-price). Meanwhile, tickets for Cruzeiro fans started at R$40.

ATTENDANCE RECORD?

Cruzeiro’s biggest crowd of the season came in the Libertadores. The win over Boca Juniors (ARG) drew 59,126 people. It was also the club’s highest revenue of the year. In other words, there is a huge chance that the match against Flamengo will set the stadium’s attendance record in Belo Horizonte for the 2026 season.

WHAT IS MINEIRÃO’S CAPACITY?

Mineirão Stadium officially holds around 61,927 spectators in its current setup. However, the number varies depending on the configuration of each event and current safety reports, reaching an approximate limit of 62,000 seats.

To organize the full capacity, the venue divides the crowd into two main levels. They are: the Lower Stand, which holds around 24,694 people, and the Upper Stand, which accommodates approximately 39,242 fans.

In addition to the division by levels, the administration maps the stadium by sections marked by colors and specific locations. This way, fans can find their seats in the Purple, Red/Sicoob, Orange, and Yellow areas.

MARACANÃ SOLD OUT?

As is usually the case, for the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16 between Flamengo and Cruzeiro, on August 19, the Maracanã will be packed. Flamengo’s biggest crowd in 2026 at the “Sacred Temple” came in the match against Palmeiras in May, in the Brazilian Championship, with 71,205 people in attendance.

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF THE MATCH BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND CRUZEIRO?

Flamengo and Cruzeiro will decide a place in the Libertadores quarterfinals over the next two Wednesdays (12 and 19), both at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time. The first leg will be at Mineirão, and the second at Maracanã. Whoever advances will face Tolima (COL) or Independiente del Valle (EQU).

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will be present at both matches. The most rubro-negro coverage on the internet will take place on three fronts: YouTube, website, and social media.

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