Flamengo v Cruzeiro live, line-ups and kick-off time for Libertadores last-16 decider | OneFootball

Flamengo host Cruzeiro at the Maracanã at 21:30 Brasília time on Wednesday, the second leg of their Libertadores last-16 tie. The first match finished 1-1 at the Mineirão, so the winners reach the quarter-finals, and if it is level again the tie goes to penalties.

Leonardo Jardim has most of his squad available, with Alex Sandro, Vitão and De La Cruz out with muscle injuries. Bruno Henrique could return after ankle trauma in a challenge by Matheus Henrique, no injury was detected and the pain has eased. According to Coluna Do Fla, he trained with the group on Tuesday 18 August and a pre-match activation at Ninho do Urubu on Wednesday will decide if he is included.

Cruzeiro also arrive close to full strength. Matheus Henrique is suspended, while Matheus Pec and Sinisterra are sidelined through injury.

Live coverage is on Coluna do Fla TV on YouTube, with updates on their site and social channels. The match is also on Globo, GETV on YouTube and Paramount via streaming.

Flamengo probable XI: Rossi, Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas, Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta, Plata, Lino and Pedro, with Bruno Henrique a possibility.

Cruzeiro expected XI: Otávio, Fagner or William, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus and Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Romero, Gerson and Matheus Pereira, Wesley, Arroyo and Kaio Jorge. Artur Jorge is the coach.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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