Cruzeiro fans gather at airport vowing to oust Jardim before Flamengo decider | OneFootball

Cruzeiro fans gathered at the airport ahead of the Libertadores decider against Flamengo, vowing to oust Jardim. According to Coluna Do Fla, supporters turned up in numbers to back the squad before the trip to Rio.

Before Tuesday’s departure, a section of fans offered final encouragement at the terminal. During the mobilisation, one chant pledged to knock out Jardim and lift the trophy, and there were jibes aimed at rivals Atlético-MG.

Many Cruzeiro supporters still resent Leonardo Jardim, who coached them last season. As a result, meetings with Flamengo often bring pointed chants and insults for the Portuguese coach.

Recent matches have even seen fake banknotes bearing Jardim’s face circulate in the stands. After the last game at the Mineirão, Jardim said returning there motivates him, added he does not understand the level of hostility and stressed the spectacle matters most.

The tie is level at 1-1 after the first leg in Belo Horizonte, where Arroyo put Cruzeiro ahead and Lucas Paquetá equalised. The return is at the Maracanã on Wednesday 19 at 21:30 Brasília time. If it ends level again, penalties will decide.

In Brazil, the match will be broadcast on Rede Globo, GETV on YouTube and Paramount.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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