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Arrascaeta counts on the ‘ex’s law’ to find the net in Flamengo vs Cruzeiro match

Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (02) to face Cruzeiro, for the 26th round of the Brasileirão. The match is even being treated as a ‘decisive’ one, since both teams are competing for the title. In addition, another duel will take place at Maracanã: Arrascaeta vs Kaio Jorge.

This is because Arrascaeta and Kaio Jorge are competing for the top scorer spot in the Brasileirão. At the moment, Cruzeiro’s striker is at the top of the ranking, with 15 goals scored. Right behind him, the Uruguayan is in second place, with 14 goals.

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How are Flamengo and Cruzeiro doing in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo, at this moment, remains at the top of the Brasileirão, with 54 points. In the meantime, Filipe Luís’s team has 16 wins, six draws, and two losses. On the other hand, Cruzeiro is in third place on the table, with 50 points.

Will Arrascaeta and Kaio Jorge start?

Arrascaeta and Kaio Jorge are the main names for Flamengo and Cruzeiro, respectively, in the 2025 season. Thus, the expectation is that both will start in Thursday’s (02) match. After all, the game is being treated as a ‘final’ of the Brasileirão.

When do Flamengo and Cruzeiro face each other?

With Arrascaeta trying to catch up to Kaio Jorge, the interstate classic between Flamengo and Cruzeiro takes place at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (02). The match, which will be held at Maracanã, is valid for the 26th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Cruzeiro match.

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