Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: where to watch, kickoff and lineups
Flamengo and Cruzeiro decide a Copa Libertadores round-of-16 spot on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã. After a 1-1 first-leg draw, another tie sends the flamengo cruzeiro clash to penalties. Watch on TV Globo, ge tv, or Paramount+, with live text on ge.
Key Takeaways
- Second-leg kickoff is 9:30 p.m. Brasília time (21:30) at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.
- First leg ended 1-1 at Mineirão; another draw goes straight to a penalty shootout.
- Broadcasts include TV Globo, ge tv on YouTube, and Paramount+ streaming.
- Probable starters include Pedro for Flamengo and Kaio Jorge for Cruzeiro.
- Tarot analyst Sibila Letícia predicts goals for both sides and a tight finish.
Where Can You Watch Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Live?
According to Globo Esporte, the match airs on TV Globo in Brazil, with ge tv and Paramount+ also carrying the feed. Sporting News confirms free-to-air coverage on Globo for domestic viewers. International fans should check Paramount+ availability in their region.
ge also offers real-time text coverage for fans who want minute-by-minute updates without a full broadcast. That mix of open TV, YouTube, and streaming mirrors how major knockout ties are now distributed across platforms — a trend we track in our Future Tech & AI Wonders hub.
What Time Does the Match Kick Off?
The return leg is scheduled for Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at 21:30 Brasília time. Both ge and Sporting News list the same slot. The fixture is the Libertadores round-of-16 second leg at the Maracanã.
With no away-goals rule and no extra time, regulation ends the tie. A winner advances to the quarter-finals; a second 1-1 draw sends the contest to penalties immediately.
What Are the Probable Lineups?
Flamengo (Leonardo Jardim): Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Plata, Lino, Pedro. Bruno Henrique is available after training. Alex Sandro, Vitão, and De la Cruz are out injured; Luiz Araújo is suspended.
Cruzeiro (Artur Jorge): Otávio; Fagner or William, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Rojas; Lucas Romero, Gerson, Matheus Pereira; Wesley, Arroyo, Kaio Jorge. Matheus Henrique is suspended; Gabriel Pec and Sinisterra are injured. Gerson, Matheus Pereira, and Villarreal are on yellow-card alert.
Uruguayan referee Gustavo Tejera leads the officiating crew, with Andrés Cunha on VAR.
Why Does This Match Matter?
Flamengo arrive after two strong Brasileirão wins, including a 5-1 rout of Mirassol. Cruzeiro are unbeaten in six games across competitions and beat Corinthians 2-1 away. Both clubs still chase Libertadores glory — Cruzeiro last won the trophy in 1997.
No Ataque notes that tarot reader Sibila Letícia expects an open game with goals at both ends and a possible penalty finish, while leaning toward Flamengo advancing. Whether you follow data models or more unconventional forecasts, the stakes are clear: one side books a quarter-final berth tonight.