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Cruzeiro vs Flamengo match
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The gist
Cruzeiro host Flamengo at Mineirão on Aug 22, 2026, in Serie A Round 24. The match follows Flamengo's 2-1 Libertadores win over Cruzeiro two days prior.
Background
The two Brazilian clubs meet in Serie A just days after a heated Copa Libertadores Round of 16 tie. Flamengo won the second leg 2-1 on August 20, overturning a 1-1 first-leg draw to advance. This league fixture carries extra weight given the recent continental clash and the teams' rivalry.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026Cruzeiro and Flamengo drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Libertadores Round of 16 in Belo Horizonte.
- Aug 19, 2026Flamengo beat Cruzeiro 2-1 in the second leg at the Maracanã, advancing to the quarter-finals.
- Aug 22, 2026Cruzeiro host Flamengo at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) in Serie A Round 24.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Flamengo manager Leonardo Jardim and Cruzeiro manager Artur Jorge have not yet confirmed lineups for the Serie A match.
- Analysts
- Flamengo have won three of the last five head-to-head meetings, with Cruzeiro winning one and one draw.