Gerson, Tite and Jardim reunite as Flamengo face Cruzeiro at Maracanã | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

The ball will soon roll for the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro, this Wednesday (11), for the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship. Besides another three points in the competition, the classic will feature some reunions at Maracanã.

This is because Gerson and Tite will reunite with the Flamengo fans for the first time, while Leonardo Jardim prepares to see Cruzeiro again. Thus, the game promises to be memorable for the player and coaches.

How did Gerson leave Flamengo?

Captain and one of the main players of Flamengo, Gerson was marked by a turbulent departure from the club. This is because, shortly after renewing his contract, the midfielder accepted an offer to wear Zenit's (RUS) jersey. As a result, the player 'lost points' with the red-black fans.

After a few months in Russia, even, Marcão, Gerson's father, tried to convince Flamengo to rehire the player. However, the Red-Black did not want to open talks, and the midfielder ended up signing with Cruzeiro.

What about Tite's situation?

Tite led Flamengo for almost a year, but ended up leaving the club in September 2024, after being eliminated from the Libertadores by Peñarol (URU). Subsequently, the coach took a break to rest and took over Cruzeiro in December 2025.

Has Leonardo Jardim coached Cruzeiro before?

Yes! The new coach of Flamengo, Leonardo Jardim was in charge of Cruzeiro from February to December 2025. Although he was not fired, the Portuguese asked to end the contract, as he needed to resolve personal matters. As a result, after taking over Mengão, the Minas Gerais fans were 'upset' with the coach.

What are the details of the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro?

Flamengo and Cruzeiro will face off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (11). The interstate classic takes place at Maracanã, in a match valid for the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brazilian Championship match.

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