‘Final’ and ‘war’: Rossi, Arrascaeta urge Flamengo fans v Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Rossi and Arrascaeta Preview Flamengo’s Match Against Cruzeiro on Thursday (02)

It’s leader versus runner-up. It’s a day of revenge and reunions. In other words, it’s Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro! On Thursday (02), the top two teams in the Brasileirão face off at Maracanã. With eyes on this ‘decisive’ match, Agustín Rossi and Arrascaeta are treating the clash as a “final.”

— Thursday is another final. Very important for Flamengo, for the team. It’s going to be a very tough game, a direct clash in the Brasileirão. We have to keep working and try to rest as much as possible, especially mentally, enjoy time with family who are in Rio de Janeiro, so we can be at our best on Thursday — said Rossi.

— Another final. A final that we’re going to play against a great rival. Thursday, (I want) everyone there, it’s going to be a battle. We’ll be facing a great team as well and we need to be focused to win this game — added Arrascaeta.

WHAT’S THE CURRENT BRASILEIRÃO 2025 STANDINGS?

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 54 points and one more match played than Cruzeiro, who are in second place with 50. In addition, Palmeiras is also in the title race with 49 points. Thus, the clash between the Rio and Minas Gerais teams promises to be thrilling.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS CRUZEIRO?

Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro will be broadcast on SporTV (cable) and Premiere (pay-per-view). The match kicks off at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã. If Mengão is on the field, there’s full coverage from Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube.

The match will be a chance for revenge for Flamengo, since in the first round, Cruzeiro won thanks to a penalty converted by Gabigol. In fact, this will mark the striker’s return to Maracanã against the Rubro-Negra Nation after his turbulent departure at the end of last year.

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