Pedrinho says Cruzeiro won't prioritise Libertadores vs Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off in the Libertadores round of 16

Cruzeiro has three competitions to play in the second half of 2026. Between the Copa do Brasil, the Libertadores, and the Brasileirão, businessman Pedrinho said the Minas Gerais club will treat all of them with the same priority. In the continental cup, the next opponent is Flamengo.

— Our coaching staff treats all competitions the same way. Our goal is to go as far as possible in each of them, without prioritizing A or B — said the owner of Cruzeiro’s SAF, who added:

— All competitions have the same importance to us. Our goal is to play. There won’t be one team for one tournament and another for a different one. The team will be the same. It’s up to the coach to do what is necessary, but no competition will be prioritized. We’ll go into all of them aiming to win — Pedrinho told TV Cruzeiro.

How is Cruzeiro doing in the other competitions?

Pedrinho’s team had a poor start to the Brasileirão. The Minas Gerais club has 24 points in 13th place and has already ruled out a title challenge. In the Copa do Brasil, Artur Jorge’s side faces Chapecoense in the round of 16.

Does Flamengo have a priority?

Like Cruzeiro, Flamengo is prioritizing two competitions. That is because the Rubro-Negro suffered an early elimination in the second round of the Copa do Brasil. So winning the continent and the national league are two goals for Mengão.

When do Flamengo and Cruzeiro play?

The first leg of the Libertadores round of 16 between Flamengo and Cruzeiro will be played at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) on August 12 at Mineirão. On the 19th of the same month, the teams will play the return leg at the Maracanã.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before Cruzeiro, however, Flamengo faces Chapecoense in the 19th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, the match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (22), at Arena Condá, in Santa Catarina.

So, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. Therefore, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Chapecoense.

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