Léo Pereira on Flamengo v Cruzeiro: "It's going to be intense" | OneFootball

Game between Flamengo and Cruzeiro promises intense reunions at Maracanã

Flamengo continues its preparation to face Cruzeiro this Wednesday (11), for the fifth round of the Brasileirão. During the Campeonato Carioca award ceremony, Léo Pereira was asked about the reunion with Gerson and Tite. Thus, the defender stated that the match will be ‘heated’.

— Gerson, Fabrício, and even Tite. They are friends off the field, but on the field, it's going to be intense (laughs). Each one representing their badge, representing their institution, and we hope to have a great match -, stated Léo Pereira.

Is Gerson wearing the Cruzeiro jersey?

Yes! Cruzeiro secured 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, in fact, was marked by a controversial departure from Flamengo. This is 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 Flamengo fans at Maracanã for the first time.

What are Gerson's numbers at Flamengo?

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

Moreover, Gerson is one of the most titled players in Flamengo's history. Overall, the ‘Joker’ won 14 trophies with the red-black jersey: three Brasileiros, one Copa do Brasil, two Libertadores, three Supercopas do Brasil, one Recopa Sul-Americana, and four Cariocas.

When do Flamengo and Cruzeiro face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (11), at Maracanã, for the fifth round of the Brasileirão. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the game between the teams from Rio and Minas.

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