Jorginho sends message before Flamengo v Cruzeiro in the Libertadores | OneFootball

Will Jorginho start in Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?

Flamengo begin their Libertadores knockout-stage journey this Wednesday (12). At Mineirão, the Rubro-Negro face Cruzeiro in the first leg of the round of 16. Flamengo midfielder Jorginho sent a message ahead of the match.

“For us and for our dream! God bless,” Jorginho said in a post on ‘X’, formerly Twitter. It is worth noting that the midfielder is available to coach Leonardo Jardim for the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16.

What is Flamengo’s probable lineup?

The expectation is that Jorginho will start in the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro this Wednesday (12). That is because, besides being one of the key players in the rubro-negro squad, the midfielder has been among the starting 11 in every Mengão match since the end of the World Cup break.

Therefore, Flamengo’s probable lineup is as follows: Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Carrascal (Plata), Samuel Lino and Pedro.

How did Flamengo and Cruzeiro perform in the Libertadores group stage?

Flamengo finished the Libertadores group stage in first place in Group A, with 16 points from six matches. It is no surprise, then, that the Rubro-Negro had the best overall campaign of the tournament’s first stage.

On the other hand, Cruzeiro finished the group stage in second place in Group D. In six matches, the Minas Gerais side recorded three wins, two draws and one loss, for a total of 11 points. As a result, the club will play the second leg of the round of 16 away from home.

What are the match details for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?

With Jorginho available, Flamengo face Cruzeiro this Wednesday (12) in the first leg of the round of 16. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mineirão. The second leg, finally, takes place on August 19 at the Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the match against Cruzeiro.

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