Flamengo at 61.9% points return in 2026, Cruzeiro 58.9%, before Libertadores last-16 first leg | OneFootball

Flamengo carry a 61.9 percent points return into Wednesday’s Libertadores last-16 first leg against Cruzeiro, whose 2026 figure stands at 58.9 percent.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the tie will be played in front of a sell-out at the Mineirão, with more than 60,000 expected. Kick-off is 21:30 Brasília time.

Under Leonardo Jardim, Flamengo have played 42 official matches in 2026, winning 23, drawing nine and losing 10. They have scored 81 and conceded 39.

Artur Jorge’s side have taken the field 43 times, with 22 wins, 10 draws and 11 defeats. Their tally is 61 goals for and 44 against.

Flamengo are second in the Campeonato Brasileiro and are unbeaten in six. They beat Vitória 2-0 last time out and went unbeaten in the Libertadores group phase, topping Group A with 16 points.

Cruzeiro, lifted by a recent league win, are banking on home advantage in this opening leg. They advanced from Group D in second place with 11 points.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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