Libertadores: Conmebol sets Flamengo v Cruzeiro last-16 schedule | OneFootball

Conmebol detailed the schedule for the next stage of the Libertadores

Mark your calendar! Conmebol announced, on Wednesday night (03), the dates and kickoff times for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The matchups between Flamengo and Cruzeiro will take place on August 12 and 19, both Wednesdays, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

SO WHEN WILL THE MATCHES BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND CRUZEIRO BE, AFTER ALL?

Having posted the best campaign in the group stage, Flamengo will have the right to play the second leg at home. O Mais Querido is unbeaten in the competition, with five wins and one draw in Group A of the Copa Libertadores, which also included Estudiantes (ARG), Independiente Medellín (COL), and Cusco (PER).

Cruzeiro, meanwhile, advanced in second place in Group D, with three wins, two draws, and one loss. The group leader was Universidad Católica (CHI). Boca Juniors (ARG) and Barcelona de Guayaquil (EQU) were eliminated in the group stage, in what was called the Libertadores’ “group of death.”

WHO WILL BROADCAST THE MATCHES BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND CRUZEIRO?

Flamengo being selected for Wednesday prime time was a request from TV Globo, which will air both matches on free-to-air television across Brazil. That’s because the clashes between Fluminense and Rivadavia (ARG) will be played on two Tuesdays. Meanwhile, the matches between Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño (PAR) will take place on the same day as Mengão, but at 7 PM (Brasília time). Meanwhile, Mirassol x LDU (EQU) and Rosario Central x Corinthians are scheduled for two Thursdays.

SO, WHAT ABOUT THE LIBERTADORES BRACKET?

Whoever advances from Flamengo and Cruzeiro will face Deportes Tolima (COL) or Independiente del Valle (EQU). The first leg will take place in Colombia on 08/11. The return leg is set for August 18, both at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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