Cruzeiro - Flamengo

Cruzeiro host Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 on 13 August 2026. Cruzeiro arrive having secured passage in the Cup with a 2-0 aggregate win over Chapecoense AF, following up a 0-0 first leg with a victory. Their league form has seen them win three of their last four matches, including successive home wins against Chapecoense AF and Mirassol. This run suggests a side building momentum as they enter this crucial knockout tie.

Flamengo, meanwhile, have put together a solid unbeaten streak of four games in Serie A, drawing their last three. They have shown an ability to score, with a 4-0 away win against Chapecoense AF and a 2-0 home victory over Vitoria in recent weeks. Their last encounter with Cruzeiro, a 2-0 win for Flamengo on 12 March 2026 in Serie A, will offer encouragement, but Cruzeiro's recent cup progression indicates a team capable of performing under pressure.