Flamengo and Cruzeiro to meet twice in three days | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face each other twice in three days, with a Libertadores last-16 tie followed by a Brasileirão meeting. According to Coluna Do Fla, the clubs are set for a rapid-fire double-header.

The second leg of the Libertadores last 16 is at the Maracanã on Wednesday 19 at 21:30 Brasília time, with the winner advancing to the quarter-finals. The first leg at the Mineirão finished 1-1.

Three days later, on Saturday 22, the sides meet again in Belo Horizonte for the 24th round of the league at the Mineirão, kick-off 20:30 Brasília time.

Flamengo arrive on the back of a 5-0 win over Mirassol on Sunday 16, which kept them second in the Brasileirão on 45 points. Palmeiras lost to Fluminense and remain on 48, narrowing the gap.

Leonardo Jardim’s team host with confidence after that rout, and a full house is expected at the Maracanã.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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