Flamengo face 4th-highest altitude ever at Cusco in Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo’s 2026 Libertadores debut will be against Cusco (PER)

Flamengo’s journey toward a fifth Libertadores title begins this Wednesday (08), against Cusco (PER). The match will take place at Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, in Peru, 3,350 meters above sea level. As a result, the venue will join the list of highest altitudes the Rubro-Negro has ever faced.

Throughout its 131-year history, the highest altitude Flamengo has ever faced was at Víctor Agustín Ugarte Stadium, in Bolivia. The venue is home to Real Potosí (BOL) and sits 3,967 meters above sea level.

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Has Flamengo ever played at Cusco’s stadium?

It is worth noting, however, that this will not be the first time Flamengo has played a match at Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium. That is because, in 2008, the Rubro-Negro beat Cienciano (PER) 3-0 in the Libertadores group stage. At the time, Fla was coached by Joel Santana, and Renato Augusto, Toró, and Juan scored Mengão’s goals.

How is Flamengo coming into the match?

Leonardo Jardim, meanwhile, will have problems deciding Flamengo’s lineup. That is because the coach has five absences for the match against Cusco. Alex Sandro, Pulgar, Jorginho, and Cebolinha are under the care of the medical department, while Saúl is still recovering from surgery on his left heel.

When do Flamengo and Cusco face off?

The match between Flamengo and Cusco kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Wednesday (08), in the first round of the Libertadores. As mentioned earlier, the ball will roll at Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, in Peru.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Cusco through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, GE TV (streaming), Globo (free-to-air TV), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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