Flamengo and Cruzeiro line-ups for the Libertadores clash | OneFootball

What are the Flamengo and Cruzeiro lineups?

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off this Wednesday (12) at Mineirão in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. With that, coaches Leonardo Jardim and Artur Jorge have set their teams’ lineups for the match.

See the Flamengo and Cruzeiro lineups:

Flamengo: Rossi; Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.

Cruzeiro: Otávio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus and Gabriel Rojas; Matheus Henrique, Gerson and Matheus Pereira; Arroyo, Wesley and Kaio Jorge.

What are Flamengo and Cruzeiro’s absences?

Flamengo have four absences for this Wednesday’s (12) match: Alex Sandro, Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo and Vitão. The full-back is recovering from pain in his right calf, while the No. 11 is dealing with flu-like symptoms.

In addition, Luiz Araújo is in the transition phase back to the pitch after recovering from a left knee injury. Finally, center-back Vitão is out due to a muscle injury in his left thigh.

On the other hand, Cruzeiro have seven confirmed absences. Cássio, Gabriel Pec, Léo Aragão, Néiser Villarreal and Sinisterra are under the care of the Medical Department, while Fagner and Lucas Romero are serving suspensions.

What are the match details for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?

The match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro takes place this Wednesday (12), in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. Kickoff is set for 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Mineirão. Finally, the return leg will be on August 19 at the Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details on Flamengo’s 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the match against Cruzeiro.

Who will Flamengo face in the next stages of the Libertadores?

If they beat Cruzeiro, Flamengo will advance to the quarterfinals to face Tolima (COL) or Independiente del Valle (ECU). In the semifinals, the Rubro-Negro could meet Estudiantes (ARG), Universidad Católica (CHI), Rosario Central (ARG), or Corinthians.

Finally, in a potential Libertadores final, Flamengo could face eight teams. They are: Mirassol, LDU (ECU), Palmeiras, Cerro Porteño (PAR), Platense (ARG), Coquimbo Unido (CHI), Fluminense, and Independiente Rivadavia (ARG).

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