Flamengo visit Cruzeiro in Libertadores last 16 opener | OneFootball

Flamengo finalise preparations for a pivotal Copa Libertadores tie away to Cruzeiro on Wednesday 12 August, the last 16 first leg at the Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, kicking off at 21:30 Brasília time.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the match will air free-to-air on TV Globo, with GeTV on YouTube and Paramount+ also broadcasting. The outlet will provide minute-by-minute updates, analysis and a live YouTube broadcast across its digital platforms.

The defending champions are chasing a fifth continental crown. They topped their group with the competition’s best overall record, finishing ahead of Estudiantes of Argentina. Leonardo Jardim’s side arrive buoyed by a 2-0 win over Vitória at the Maracanã.

Cruzeiro advanced as runners-up in Group D, a pool won by Universidad Católica of Chile.

The return leg is scheduled for 19 August at the Maracanã.

If Flamengo eliminate Cruzeiro, they would meet Tolima or Independiente del Valle in the quarter-finals. A semi-final could pit them against Estudiantes, Universidad Católica, Rosario Central or Corinthians. Possible final opponents include Mirassol, LDU, Palmeiras, Cerro Porteño, Platense, Coquimbo Unido and Independiente Rivadavia.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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