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Flamengo and Cruzeiro battle for a spot in the Libertadores quarterfinals

Flamengo are getting ready to face Cruzeiro this Wednesday (12) at Mineirão in Belo Horizonte. So, check out all the details of the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16, which kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

How are Flamengo coming into the match?

In short, Flamengo will face Cruzeiro with five confirmed absences. That is because Alex Sandro is still recovering from pain in his right calf. Meanwhile, Vitão is being treated for an injury to his left thigh. On the other hand, Everton Cebolinha has not recovered from the flu and remains out.

In addition, coach Leonardo Jardim chose not to include Luiz Araújo and Wallace Yan in the squad for the match against Cruzeiro. It is worth noting that neither traveled with the Flamengo delegation to Belo Horizonte due to a technical decision.

How are Cruzeiro coming into the match?

On the other hand, Cruzeiro have seven confirmed absences for the game against Flamengo. They are: Cássio, Gabriel Pec, Léo Aragão, Néiser Villarreal and Sinisterra, all injured. Fagner and Lucas Romero are suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

Who is broadcasting the match?

Finally, the Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro match will be broadcast by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV. In addition, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will follow all the details of Mais Querido’s Libertadores clash, with on-site coverage directly from Mineirão.

CRUZEIRO x FLAMENGO MATCH DETAILS:

Venue: Mineirão, Belo Horizonte

Competition: Libertadores, round of 16, first leg

Date: August 12, 2026, Wednesday

Time: 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time)

Broadcast: Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), Paramout+ (streaming) and Coluna do Fla (YouTube)

What are the likely lineups?

Cruzeiro: Otávio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus and Gabriel Rojas; Matheus Henrique, Gerson and Matheus Pereira; Arroyo, Kaique Kenji and Kaio Jorge. Coach: Artur Jorge.

Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Jorge Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Pedro. Coach: Leonardo Jardim.

When will the second leg be?

It is important to remember that the second leg between Flamengo and Cruzeiro in the Libertadores round of 16 has also already been scheduled. As the current champions of the tournament, Mais Querido will host the Minas Gerais side at the Maracanã on August 19. The decisive match will kick off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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