Maracanã security plan for Flamengo v Cruzeiro in the Libertadores

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·18 August 2026

Maracanã security plan for Flamengo v Cruzeiro in the Libertadores

What measures has Flamengo adopted for the match against Cruzeiro?

The Maracanã will host the decisive clash between Flamengo and Cruzeiro, set for 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (19), in the Libertadores round of 16. Already anticipating the magnitude of this match, the Rubro-Negro has adopted a special security plan at the “Sacred Temple.”

For the match, Maracanã has already installed protective screens in the South Sector, a practice used in the area where visiting fans are located. The main idea behind this equipment is to prevent possible throwing of cups and other objects in the area.

In addition to this standard measure, Maracanã has also placed metal plates in the visiting supporters’ section. With this, the plan is to contain any kind of trouble between Flamengo and Cruzeiro fans this Wednesday (19).

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It is important to stress that this situation is happening in light of the last meeting between the teams at the Maracanã. In a Brasileirão match this season, some Flamengo and Cruzeiro fans got involved in trouble in the South Sector. As a result, the Rubro-Negro made this agreement with the Rio de Janeiro Military Police for the match. The information comes from “GE.”

HOW MANY FANS ARE EXPECTED FOR FLAMENGO VS. CRUZEIRO IN THE LIBERTADORES?

The second and decisive clash between Flamengo and Cruzeiro will be played in a packed stadium. In all, more than 70,000 fans will be present at the Maracanã. Of that total, three thousand Cruzeiro supporters are expected at the stadium.

WHAT IS THE FLAMENGO VS. CRUZEIRO LIBERTADORES TIE LOOKING LIKE?

The series between Flamengo and Cruzeiro began last Wednesday (12). At Mineirão, the Minas Gerais side even opened the scoring through Arroyo, but Lucas Paquetá came into the game and made it 1-1.

At this moment, the decision is wide open for the return leg. That is because whoever wins at the Maracanã will secure a place in the Libertadores quarterfinals. However, in the event of another draw, the contest will be decided on penalties. Finally, whoever comes out on top will face Tolima (COL) or Independiente del Valle (ECU) in the next stage of the tournament.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS. CRUZEIRO IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show the details of the match with the most Rubro-Negro on-site coverage on the internet. The live broadcast will feature all the information from reporters Rodrigo Lima, Rock Hudson, and Simon Lédo on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), GETV (YouTube), and Paramount (streaming) will broadcast the match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.