Coluna do Fla
·10 December 2025
Pedro benched as Flamengo reveal XI to face Cruz Azul in Intercontinental

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·10 December 2025

Flamengo makes its debut in the Intercontinental Club Cup this Wednesday (10), when it faces Cruz Azul from Mexico. For the match taking place in Doha, Qatar, Filipe Luís has set the starting lineup for the red and black team.
Starters: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.
Substitutes: Matheus Cunha, Dyogo Alves, Emerson Royal, Danilo, Ayrton Lucas, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo, Saúl, Luiz Araújo, Plata, Everton Cebolinha, Michael, Juninho, Wallace Yan and PEDRO.
In summary, to face Cruz Azul, Filipe Luís has only one confirmed absence. It is Pedro, who is still recovering from a muscle injury in his left thigh. Initially, the number 9 was also treating a fracture in his forearm.
First of all, it’s worth noting that the winner of the clash between Flamengo and Cruz Azul will take home the Derby of the Americas trophy. It’s important to remember that if the match ends in a draw, there will first be extra time. Then, if the tie persists, the decision will go to penalties.
It’s important to highlight that, if they beat Cruz Azul, Flamengo advances in the Intercontinental Cup and will face Pyramids (EGY) this Saturday (13). Finally, if they win the second match, Fla will face PSG (FRA) in the grand final of the Intercontinental, scheduled for December 17.
In short, the match between Flamengo and Cruz Azul kicks off at 2:00 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (10). The ball will roll at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, in the Al Rayyan district, in Doha, Qatar.
Finally, it’s important to note that Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV, will broadcast the match between Flamengo and Cruz Azul throughout Brazil. In addition, SporTV (subscription channel), GE TV (YouTube), and Cazé TV (YouTube) will also show Fla’s participation in the World Cup.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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