‘Final’ and ‘war’: Rossi, Arrascaeta urge Flamengo fans v Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Rossi and Arrascaeta preview Flamengo's game against Cruzeiro, on Thursday (02)

It's leader versus second place. It's a day for revenge and reunions. In other words, it's Flamengo and Cruzeiro! On Thursday (02), the top two teams in the Brasileirão face off at Maracanã. With an eye on the 'decision', Agustín Rossi and Arrascaeta treat the clash as a "final".

— Thursday is another final. Very important for Flamengo, for the team. It will be a very difficult game, a direct confrontation for the Brasileirão. We need to continue working and try to rest as much as possible, especially mentally, enjoy with the family who are in Rio de Janeiro, to arrive in the best shape on Thursday —, said Rossi.

— Another final. A final that we will play against a great rival. Thursday, (I want) everyone there, it will be a war. We will face a great team too and we have to enter focused to win this game —, added Arrascaeta.

WHAT IS THE BRASILEIRÃO 2025 TABLE LIKE?

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 54 points and one more game than Cruzeiro, who is in second position, with 50. In addition, Palmeiras is in the title fight, with 49. Thus, the match between cariocas and mineiros promises strong emotions.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO X CRUZEIRO?

Flamengo and Cruzeiro will be broadcast on SporTV (cable) and Premiere (pay per view) channels. The ball rolls from 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. If there's Mengão on the field, there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla, on the website, on social media and on YouTube.

The match will be a rematch for Flamengo, after all, in the first round, Cruzeiro won thanks to a penalty converted by Gabigol. In fact, this will be the striker's return to Maracanã against the Rubro-Negra Nation after a troubled departure at the end of last year.

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