Live, line-ups and kick-off time: Flamengo v Cruzeiro in Libertadores | OneFootball

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·19 August 2026

Live, line-ups and kick-off time: Flamengo v Cruzeiro in Libertadores

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What are the key details about Flamengo vs Cruzeiro in the Libertadores Round of 16?


Today is decision day! At 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (19), Flamengo host Cruzeiro at the Maracanã in the second leg of the Libertadores Round of 16. With that in mind, Coluna do Fla has gathered the main information fans need to know about the clash.

Starting with the situation in the series between Flamengo and Cruzeiro. In the first match between the teams, played at Mineirão, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. That means whoever wins tonight’s clash will secure a spot in the Libertadores quarterfinals. If the score is level again, the decision will be settled on penalties.


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HOW DOES FLAMENGO COME INTO THE GAME AGAINST CRUZEIRO IN THE LIBERTADORES?

For tonight’s clash, coach Leonardo Jardim has most of the squad available. The absences are Alex Sandro, Vitão, and De La Cruz, who are still recovering from muscle injuries.

On the other hand, Flamengo have a good chance of welcoming back Bruno Henrique. After suffering an ankle knock following a heavy challenge from Matheus Henrique, the No. 27 was not injured and has shown improvement in the pain in the area.

In conversations close to Flamengo football, Coluna do Fla’s reporting found that Bruno Henrique trained with his teammates on Tuesday (18). Therefore, the activation session taking place hours earlier this Wednesday (19) at the Ninho do Urubu training center will be crucial in determining whether the forward will be included in the squad for the clash with Cruzeiro.

HOW DOES CRUZEIRO COME INTO THE GAME AGAINST FLAMENGO IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Cruzeiro also come into the game against Flamengo with almost full strength. The only absences are Matheus Henrique (suspended), as well as Matheus Pec and Sinisterra (injured).

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS CRUZEIRO?

The game between Flamengo and Cruzeiro will have on-site coverage from Coluna do Fla TV, the most red-and-black YouTube channel on the internet, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), GETV (YouTube), and Paramount (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores Round of 16 match.

FLAMENGO VS CRUZEIROMATCH DETAILS:Location: Maracanã, Rio de JaneiroCompetition: Libertadores, Round of 16 second legDate: August 19, 2026, WednesdayTime: 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time)Broadcast: Coluna do Fla TV (YouTube), Globo (free-to-air TV), GETV (YouTube), and Paramount (streaming) WHAT ARE THE PROBABLE LINEUPS FOR FLAMENGO AND CRUZEIRO? Flamengo: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Lino, and Pedro (Bruno Henrique).Coach: Leonardo Jardim. Cruzeiro: Otávio; Fagner (William), Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, and Gabriel Rojas; Lucas Romero, Gerson, and Matheus Pereira; Wesley, Arroyo, and Kaio Jorge.Coach: Artur Jorge.

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