Libertadores today: Fluminense stumble, Cruzeiro win

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·8 April 2026

Libertadores today: Fluminense stumble, Cruzeiro win

Flamengo’s next opponent in the Brasileirão, Fluminense could only draw with Deportivo La Guaira (VEN)

Although it was away from home, Fluminense’s debut in the Libertadores disappointed the rival club’s fans. Playing in Venezuela, the Rio club could only draw with modest Deportivo La Guaira (VEN). Another Brazilian team in action this Tuesday (07), Cruzeiro secured a good win over Barcelona (ECU) in Guayaquil.

WHAT WERE TODAY’S LIBERTADORES MATCHES?

Deportivo La Guaira (VEN) 0x0 Fluminense Independiente Rivadavia (ARG) 1×0 Bolívar (BOL) Barcelona (ECU) 0x1 Cruzeiro Always Ready (BOL) 0x1 LDU (ECU) Universidad Católica (CHI) 1×2 Boca Juniors (ARG) Deportes Tolima (COL) 0x0 Universitario (PER)

Fluminense had total control of the match. They outshot their opponents 18 to 6 and had 64% possession. On top of that, the Rio side wasted excellent chances to score. With La Guaira also lacking inspiration, the match ended 0-0.

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In Guayaquil, Cruzeiro got off to a strong start by beating Barcelona (ECU) 1-0. The home side controlled the game, but it was the Brazilians who found the net. Eight minutes into the second half, Fagner crossed into the box and Matheus Pereira headed home the opener.

Also worth highlighting in this round of the Libertadores are last year’s semifinalist LDU’s win over Always Ready, with a goal in the 49th minute of the second half, and Boca Juniors’ victory in Chile against Universidad Católica. More matches will keep the continental tournament going in the coming days.

WHAT ABOUT THE SUDAMERICANA?

In the Copa Sudamericana, two Brazilian teams were in action. With a reserve lineup and even without coach Renato Gaúcho, Vasco drew 0-0 away from home against Barracas Central (ARG). São Paulo, meanwhile, traveled to Uruguay and beat Boston River (URU) 1-0, with a goal by Bobadilla.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO MAKE ITS LIBERTADORES DEBUT?

Flamengo will make its debut in the 2026 Copa Libertadores this Wednesday (08) against Cusco, at altitude, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match directly from Peru. In addition, Globo (free-to-air), GETV (pay TV), and Paramount Plus (streaming) will broadcast the clash.

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