Pedro eyes Gabigol record in Flamengo v Cruzeiro Libertadores clash

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·18 August 2026

Pedro eyes Gabigol record in Flamengo v Cruzeiro Libertadores clash

What record can Pedro reach in Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?

Flamengo return to action this Wednesday (19), when they face Cruzeiro in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16. The match carries even more weight for Pedro, who could match Gabigol’s record in the continental tournament.

After all, Gabigol is Flamengo’s all-time top scorer in the Libertadores, with 30 goals. The current No. 9 has 28 goals, and if he finds the net twice this Wednesday (19), he will equal the mark set by the Rubro-Negro idol.

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Who are Flamengo’s top scorers in Libertadores history?

Gabigol – 30 goals
Pedro – 28
Bruno Henrique – 24
Zico – 16
Arrascaeta – 12

Is Pedro chasing another Libertadores record?

It is worth noting that Pedro is close to reaching a second Libertadores record. That is because the Flamengo striker is three goals away from also matching Gabigol as the top Brazilian scorer in the continental tournament. The current Santos player has scored 31 goals.

Does Pedro head into Flamengo vs Cruzeiro full of confidence?

Last Sunday (16), Pedro scored twice in Flamengo’s 5-1 win over Mirassol in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. As a result, the striker drew level with Athletico-PR’s Kevin Viveros in the league scoring charts, with both on 14 goals.

What did Pedro say after Flamengo vs Mirassol?

Now, it gives us even more confidence for Wednesday’s match. That was our purpose, to win here at their place and close the gap on Palmeiras. It will be another big clash against Cruzeiro, a great team. It will be tough, but we have to work over these two days to arrive strong and get the result at home,” said the No. 9.

What is the article author’s opinion of Pedro?

“Pedro has every chance of drawing level with Gabigol as Flamengo’s top scorer in Libertadores history against Cruzeiro. However, Leonardo Jardim cannot repeat the madness of starting the game with the No. 9 on the bench, as he did in the first leg. The striker is the main reference point in Flamengo’s attack and is greatly missed when he is not on the pitch,” said Davi Esteves, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Pedro available, Flamengo return to action this Wednesday (19), when they face Cruzeiro in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the match against Cruzeiro.

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