Flamengo look to extend unbeaten run v Gerson as they face Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Gerson has faced Flamengo five times in his career

Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (11), when they face Cruzeiro in the fifth round of the Brasileirão. One of the main highlights of the match is Gerson, who will meet the red-black fans for the first time since leaving the club. Mengão, in fact, has a positive record against the midfielder.

Check out Gerson's matches against Flamengo:

Trained in Fluminense's youth academy, Gerson played five matches against Flamengo as a professional, all for the team from Laranjeiras. In that period, the Rubro-Negro has three wins, one draw, and one loss. In addition, the midfielder has one assist against Mengão.

Is Gerson wearing the Cruzeiro jersey?

Yes! Cruzeiro finalized the signing of Gerson in the last transfer window. On that occasion, the team from Minas Gerais paid 30 million euros (R$ 189 million) to Zenit (RUS) to have the midfielder in their squad.

Gerson also became known for his turbulent exit from Flamengo. That's because, shortly after renewing his contract, the midfielder accepted an offer to wear the Zenit jersey. Now, this Wednesday (11), the player will meet the red-black fans at Maracanã for the first time.

What are Gerson's stats at Flamengo?

It’s worth noting that Gerson was, besides being the club's captain, one of the main names for Flamengo in the 2025 season. Wearing the Sacred Mantle, the midfielder played 253 matches, scoring 19 goals and providing 34 assists.

In addition, Gerson is one of the players with the most titles in the history of Flamengo. Overall, the ‘Joker’ won 14 trophies wearing the red-black jersey: three Brasileirãos, one Copa do Brasil, two Libertadores, three Supercopas do Brasil, one Recopa Sudamericana, and four Cariocas.

What are the details of the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro?

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Wednesday (11). The interstate classic takes place at Maracanã, in a match valid for the fifth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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