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·13 August 2026

Pedro on the bench as Flamengo spring selection surprise for Cruzeiro tie

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According to Globo.com, Leonardo Jardim has selected Emerson Royal, Plata and Bruno Henrique to start against Cruzeiro, with Pedro on the bench.

The Copa Libertadores round of 16 first leg kicks off at 21:30, Brasília time, at the Mineirão, with TV Globo and ge tv broadcasting.

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Bruno Henrique, who came on and scored against Vitória on Sunday, is expected to play as a false nine in Pedro's place. Pedro is Flamengo's top scorer this season with 22 goals.

Plata, a starter until the World Cup, regains the spot recently held by Carrascal.

On the right, Royal takes over from Varela and remains Flamengo's first-choice right-back for the Libertadores.

Source: Globo.com

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