See all 8 Libertadores last-16 ties, Flamengo face Cruzeiro

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·29 May 2026

See all 8 Libertadores last-16 ties, Flamengo face Cruzeiro

Flamengo target a fifth Copa Libertadores title in 2026

Conmebol held the draw for the Libertadores round of 16 this Friday (29). As a result, Flamengo will face Cruzeiro in search of a place in the next stage of the tournament. In addition, Coluna do Fla brings you the other matchups in the knockout stage of the continental competition.

Check out all the Libertadores round of 16 matchups:

Estudiantes (ARG) x Universidad Católica (CHI) Mirassol x LDU (ECU) Fluminense x Independiente Rivadavia (ARG) Tolima (COL) x Independiente Del Valle (ECU) Cruzeiro x Flamengo Platense (ARG) x Coquimbo Unido (CHI) Palmeiras x Cerro Porteño (PAR) Rosario Central (ARG) x Corinthians

*The teams on the right will play the second leg of the round of 16 at home.

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What will Flamengo’s matches be like?

Having finished the group stage with the best overall record, Flamengo will have the advantage of deciding their Libertadores ties at home, at the Maracanã, through to the semifinal. In other words, the first leg of the round of 16 will take place at Mineirão.

When will the Libertadores round of 16 matches take place?

It is worth noting that the global football calendar will have a break of approximately two months, due to the World Cup. Therefore, the Libertadores round of 16 is scheduled to take place between August 11 and 20.

Is Flamengo the current Libertadores champion?

Yes! In the 2026 season, Flamengo are defending their title as reigning Libertadores champions, having beaten Palmeiras 1-0 in 2025. In addition, the Rubro-Negro are chasing a fifth title in the continental tournament, having also lifted the trophy in 1981, 2019, and 2022.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remain focused on their next commitment of 2026. This Saturday (30), the Rubro-Negro will face Coritiba at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, in the 18th round of the Brasileirão.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Coritiba through YouTube, the website, and social networks. However, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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