Rubro-negro dominance: Flamengo v Cruzeiro stats in the Libertadores

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·19 August 2026

Rubro-negro dominance: Flamengo v Cruzeiro stats in the Libertadores

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off at the Maracanã in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16

Flamengo take on Cruzeiro this Wednesday (19) at a timely point in the season. That is because the Minas Gerais side come into the second leg of the round of 16 after conceding goals in three straight matches. So, the ball rolls at the Maracanã.

The opportunity also comes from the fact that Mengão have only one home defeat in their last 13 matches. Fla lost to Lanús (ARG) in the Recopa Sudamericana. Since then, there have been 10 wins, two draws, and the 3-0 loss to Palmeiras after Jorge Carrascal was sent off at the Maracanã.

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Who scored against Cruzeiro in the last three matches?

The net behind Otávio was breached against Corinthians and Mirassol, one goal by each team. The other side to score against the Minas Gerais team was Rubro-Negro itself. On that occasion, Lucas Paquetá equalized in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16.

What other stats involve Flamengo and Cruzeiro?

At the Maracanã, the Most Beloved holds the upper hand in the head-to-head against Cruzeiro. After all, there have been 20 wins for Rubro-Negro and 11 victories for Celeste at the Sacred Temple. Thus, the teams are set for their 44th match at the Rio de Janeiro stadium.

At home, Flamengo have scored in four straight matches;
At home, Flamengo are unbeaten in four straight matches;
Fla currently have two defeats in their last 23 matches;
Fla have scored in eight straight matches;
Fla are unbeaten in eight straight matches.

What time does the ball roll for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?

Given the stats, Fla and Cruzeiro face off starting at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Wednesday (19). The ball rolls at the Maracanã with full coverage from Coluna do Fla and broadcasts on TV Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube), and Paramount (streaming).

What is the author’s opinion on Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?

Beyond the numbers, Leonardo Jardim’s men need to take in the atmosphere created by the fans at the Maracanã. If it’s one of those nights of unity among the organized supporter groups, Fla will have an extra boost,” said João Vítor Reis of Coluna do Fla, who added: “Recently, the fans came together to demand better performances from Jardim and answers from José Boto. I hope they come together to support the team for the full 90 minutes and also to get on Gerson’s nerves,” he opined.

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