How to watch Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Libertadores decider
Flamengo and Cruzeiro meet in the Copa Libertadores round-of-16 second leg on August 19, 2026, with a quarter-final place at stake after their first leg finished 1-1 in Belo Horizonte. In the United States, the flamengo cruzeiro decider streams live on Fubo and beIN SPORTS Connect.
Two of Brazil's biggest clubs collide again less than a week after drawing in the opening leg. Flamengo host Cruzeiro with continental progression on the line, and the tie remains wide open heading into the return fixture.
Key Takeaways
- The Copa Libertadores round-of-16 tie is level at 1-1 after the first leg in Belo Horizonte on August 13, 2026.
- Flamengo and Cruzeiro play the second leg on August 19, 2026, with kick-off listed at 8:30 PM for U.S. viewers.
- U.S. live streams are available on Fubo and beIN SPORTS Connect; Disney+ carries the first leg on demand.
- Flamengo lead Group A and are unbeaten in their last five matches; Cruzeiro have won three of their last five.
- Flamengo have won three of the last five head-to-head meetings, with one Cruzeiro win and one draw.
When Is the Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Decider?
Goal.com lists the second leg for August 19, 2026, with an 8:30 PM kick-off time for viewers tracking the match from the United States. That follows the first leg on August 13, 2026, when Cruzeiro and Flamengo drew 1-1 in Belo Horizonte.
This is the second meeting between the clubs in less than a week. The Yahoo Sports report frames the fixture as the matchup that will decide who advances to the Libertadores quarter-finals.
Where Can You Watch Flamengo vs Cruzeiro in the US?
For U.S. audiences, Goal.com confirms two legal streaming options for the Copa Libertadores clash: Fubo and beIN SPORTS Connect. Both services carry the live broadcast for subscribers.
Missed the opening leg? Disney+ lists Cruzeiro vs Flamengo (Octavos de Final - Ida), the round-of-16 first leg, as available to stream on the platform. For more fixtures with broadcast and streaming details, browse our Streaming & TV Alerts hub.
What Happened in the First Leg?
The tie opened at Cruzeiro's ground in Belo Horizonte and ended 1-1, leaving everything to play for in the return match. Neither side could seize control over two legs worth of pressure, and the deadlock sets up a tense finale at Flamengo's home ground.
Flamengo sit top of Group A in the Libertadores group stage, while Cruzeiro finished second in Group D. Both coaches will know that a single moment of quality — or a single lapse — could settle the tie.
Who Has the Edge Heading Into the Second Leg?
Leonardo Jardim's Flamengo arrive as the form side. The Rubro-Negro are unbeaten across their last five matches, including a 1-5 Serie A win over Mirassol on August 16. Three of the last five meetings between these clubs have been at Flamengo's ground, where they have won twice and drawn once.
Artur Jorge's Cruzeiro will not come just to defend. They beat Corinthians 1-2 away on August 16 and have three wins from their last five matches in all competitions. Cruzeiro's only win in the recent head-to-head record came away from home, suggesting they can grind results on the road when it matters most.