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·7 April 2026

Eyes on the Libertadores: Flamengo fly to Peru on Tuesday

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Flamengo has morning training and travels at night this Tuesday (07)


Flamengo takes the field on Wednesday (08), when they face Cusco (PER) in the first round of the Libertadores group stage. With the away match in mind, the Rubro-Negro delegation travels to Peru on the night of this Tuesday (07).

However, before boarding, the Flamengo squad will have their final training session in Rio de Janeiro focused on Cusco, at Ninho do Urubu. The activity is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. (Brasília time).


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Finally, the flight to Peru is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (07). It is worth noting that, before heading to Peru, Leonardo Jardim is expected to already have a first-choice lineup in mind for the match against Cusco.

Will Flamengo have absences in their Libertadores debut?

Yes! That’s because Jorginho and Erick Pulgar are injured and were not included in the squad for the match against Cusco. In short, the Brazilian midfielder suffered a muscle injury in his left calf. Meanwhile, the Chilean has a shoulder injury. Besides them, Saúl is still recovering from ankle surgery.

What are the match details?

Finally, Flamengo is focused on its Libertadores debut. This Wednesday (08), the Most Beloved faces Cusco (PER) in the first round of the continental tournament’s group stage. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, in Peru.

Finally, it is worth noting that the Flamengo vs. Cusco match will be broadcast live by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV. In addition, GE TV and Paramount+, both via streaming, will also show the Libertadores clash.

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

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