Leonardo Jardim targets sixth win as Flamengo visit Cruzeiro in 2026 Libertadores last 16 | OneFootball

Flamengo visit Cruzeiro on Wednesday 12 in the Copa Libertadores last 16 first leg, seeking to extend their 2026 unbeaten run and give Leonardo Jardim a sixth win in the competition.

According to Coluna Do Fla, kick-off is at 21:30 Brasília time at the Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, with Rede Globo broadcasting on free-to-air TV.

Flamengo have played six matches in this year’s tournament, winning five and drawing one.

They began with a 2-0 victory over Cusco at altitude in Peru, then beat Independiente Medellín 4-1 at the Maracanã.

A 1-1 draw with Estudiantes de La Plata followed, before a 1-0 home win against the Argentines. They closed the group by defeating Cusco 3-0 at home.

There was also a walkover awarded against Independiente Medellín after the away game in Colombia was cancelled.

The return leg is scheduled for 19 August at the Maracanã, with kick-off at 21:30 Brasília time.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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