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Flamengo and Cusco (PER) face off in the first round of the Libertadores group stage

This Wednesday (08), the Rubro-Negro side returns to the pitch for a match valid for the first round of the Libertadores group stage. So, check out all the details about Flamengo’s game today against Cusco (PER), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

How does Flamengo arrive?

In short, Flamengo has five confirmed absences for the match against Cusco. Saúl, who underwent surgery on his left heel right at the start of the season, remains sidelined. On the other hand, Jorginho is recovering from a muscle injury in his left calf.

Meanwhile, Erick Pulgar is recovering from an injury to the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder, and Everton Cebolinha from a rib fracture. Finally, Alex Sandro is still being treated for a thigh muscle injury, which ruled him out of the Brazilian National Team in March.

What about Cusco?

On the other hand, Cusco has only one confirmed absence for its Libertadores opener against Flamengo. It is center-back Fuentes, who will have to serve an old Conmebol suspension imposed when the player was still with another club.

Who is broadcasting the match?

Finally, it is worth noting that the Flamengo vs. Cusco match will be broadcast live by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV. In addition, GETV (YouTube) and Paramount+ (streaming) will also show the reigning champions’ 2026 Libertadores debut.

CUSCO x FLAMENGO?MATCH DETAILS:

Venue: Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, Cusco/Peru Competition: Libertadores, Round 1 of the group stage Date: April 8, 2026, Wednesday Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Broadcast: Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Referee: Derlis López Assistants: Roberto Cañete and José Cuevas Fourth official: Mario Díaz de Vivar VAR: Fernando López

What are the probable lineups?

What are the probable lineups?

Cusco: Díaz; Ruidías, Carlos Gamarra, Ampuero and Bolívar; Colitto, Soto, Valenzuela and Manzaneda; Carabajal and Callejo. Head coach: Alejandro Orfila.

Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas; Evertton Araújo, Lucas Paquetá and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Pedro. Head coach: Leonardo Jardim.

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