Flamengo and Cruzeiro line-ups named for Libertadores last-16 first leg | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruzeiro meet on Wednesday 12 in the Libertadores last-16 first leg, with line-ups confirmed. According to Coluna Do Fla, Leonardo Jardim and Artur Jorge have settled on their starters.

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

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

Flamengo are without four players: Alex Sandro, Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo and Vitão. Alex Sandro is recovering from pain in his right calf and Everton Cebolinha has a flu. Luiz Araújo is transitioning back after a left knee injury and Vitão is sidelined with a left thigh muscle issue.

Cruzeiro have seven confirmed absences. Cássio, Gabriel Pec, Léo Aragão, Néiser Villarreal and Sinisterra are with the medical department, while Fagner and Lucas Romero are suspended.

Kick-off is at 21:30 Brasília time. The return is on 19 August at the Maracanã.

If Flamengo win, they advance to the quarter-finals to face Tolima (COL) or Independiente Del Valle (EQU). A semi-final could then bring Estudiantes (ARG), Universidad Católica (CHI), Rosario Central (ARG) or Corinthians.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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