Libertadores: Flamengo back in Cusco's altitude after 18 years, look back | OneFootball

Flamengo played a match at Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium in Peru in 2008

Flamengo are wrapping up preparations to face Cusco (PER) this Wednesday (08) in the opening round of the Libertadores. The match will take place at Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium in Peru, at an altitude of 3,350 meters. However, it will not be the first time the Rubro-Negro take the field at the venue.

That is because Flamengo already played a match at Cusco’s stadium in the 2008 Libertadores. On that occasion, the team coached by Joel Santana beat Cienciano (PER) 3-0 in the group stage. Renato Augusto, Toró and Juan scored the goals for Mengão. In other words, the Rubro-Negro hope to claim another win this Wednesday (08).

What were the lineups for Flamengo and Cienciano?

Flamengo: Bruno, Leonardo Moura, Fabio Luciano, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Cristian, Kléberson, Toró and Ibson; Renato Augusto and Souza. Coach: Joel Santana.

Cienciano: Flores, Guizasola, Marengo, Solís and Romana; Ortiz, Bazalar, Uribe and Portillo; Sawa and Vassallo. Coach: Franco Navarro.

How does Flamengo perform at altitude?

Despite the win against Cienciano, altitude has usually been a ‘thorn in Flamengo’s side’. Throughout history, the Rubro-Negro have played 18 matches above 2,500 meters, with nine losses, five draws and four wins.

How are Flamengo coming into the match?

Leonardo Jardim, in fact, will have problems deciding Flamengo’s lineup. That is because the coach has five absences for the match against Cusco. Alex Sandro, Pulgar, Jorginho and Cebolinha are under the care of the medical department, while Saúl is still recovering from surgery on his left heel.

When do Flamengo and Cusco face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Cusco kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Wednesday (08), in the opening round of the Libertadores. As mentioned earlier, the ball will roll at Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium in Peru.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Cusco through YouTube, the website and social media. However, GE TV (streaming), Globo (free-to-air TV) and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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