Libertadores: when will Flamengo v Cruzeiro be played? | OneFootball

CONMEBOL draw put Flamengo on Cruzeiro’s path

The draw for the Libertadores Round of 16 defined Flamengo’s path in the competition, and the Rubro-Negro will face Cruzeiro at this stage of the tournament. But when will the matches that decide a place in the quarterfinals be played?

The battle for a spot in the quarterfinals begins at Mineirão, with the first leg scheduled for the week of August 11. The return leg, which will decide who advances, will take place at the Maracanã in the week of August 20. However, the exact dates have not yet been announced by the governing body.

WHAT ARE THE DATES THROUGH TO THE LIBERTADORES FINAL?

The knockout-stage calendar follows a schedule after the World Cup. In addition to the Round of 16 ties in August, the tournament has the quarterfinals set for the period from September 8 to 17. The semifinals will be played from October 14 to 22, while the grand final is scheduled for November 28 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE AN ADVANTAGE IN THE KNOCKOUTS?

Flamengo may be able to play the second leg of all possible Libertadores knockout matches at home. That advantage exists precisely because of the team’s group-stage campaign, which guaranteed the Rubro-Negro the right to play the second match in front of its fans in Rio de Janeiro.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO’S LIBERTADORES MATCHES?

Coluna do Fla continues to follow every step of the red-and-black team in its quest for a fifth title. The broadcasts ensure that fans do not miss a single moment of the clashes against Cruzeiro. The focus now is on preparations for the first match in Belo Horizonte.

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