PREVIEW | Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: team news, lineups, predictions (Libertadores 20/08)

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·18 August 2026

PREVIEW | Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: team news, lineups, predictions (Libertadores 20/08)

Flamengo and Cruzeiro clash this Thursday at the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) for a match of the Last 16 of the Copa Libertadores.

In their last game, Flamengo won 1-5 against Mirassol (Brasileirão Série A 2026). In their last match, Cruzeiro prevailed 1-2 against Corinthians (Brasileirão Série A 2026).

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The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Flamengo

Alex Sandro -
Bruno Henrique - In doubt
Nicolás De la Cruz - Muscle Injury
Vitão -
Everton Cebolinha - In doubt

Cruzeiro

Cássio - Knee Injury
Luis Sinisterra - Injury
Gabriel Pec - Injury
Léo Aragão - Hamstring Injury

Last starting XIs

Flamengo ( vs Mirassol 2026-08-16): Agustín Rossi, Danilo, Guillermo Varela, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Erick Pulgar, Lucas Paquetá, Gonzalo Plata, Luiz Araújo, Jorge Carrascal, Pedro

Cruzeiro ( vs Corinthians 2026-08-16): Otávio Costa, Fagner, Jonathan Jesus, João Marcelo, Lucas Villalba, João Costa, Lucas Romero, Zé Lucas, Felipe Morais, Kaio Jorge, Bruno Rodrigues

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PREVIEW | Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: team news, lineups, predictions (Libertadores 20/08)