Sold-out Mineirão readied for Cruzeiro v Flamengo, mosaic and away netting expanded | OneFootball

Mineirão is undergoing final preparations for the Libertadores last-16 first leg between Cruzeiro and Flamengo on Wednesday at 21:30 Brasília time, with tickets sold out.

According to Globo.com, more than 60,000 are expected, including 3,000 Flamengo supporters in the away section.

On order of the Minas Gerais military police, the protective net in the visitors' sector will stay in place and be extended to accommodate the travelling support, a larger contingent than for league fixtures.

Groundstaff reinforced the turf on Tuesday morning, replacing loosened divots and securing the tufts to the surface.

Cruzeiro fans are preparing a mosaic across the north, south and east stands, with printed instructions left on seats for use before kick-off.

The return is set for 19 August at the Maracanã at 21:30, when the quarter-final place will be decided. The new Mineirão attendance record stands at 61,584, set by Cruzeiro against Atlético-MG in the 2025 Copa do Brasil quarter-final.

Source: Globo.com

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