Flamengo and Cruzeiro prepare for Copa Libertadores second leg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Flamengo and Cruzeiro have finalized their lineups for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 at Maracanã on August 19. The first leg ended in a draw at Mineirão, leading to this decisive match. Should the teams draw again, a penalty shootout will determine which club advances to the quarter-finals. Flamengo's lineup features Pedro alongside Plata and Samuel Lino, while Cruzeiro welcomes back Lucas Romero, who was suspended for the first leg.
- •Flamengo hosts Cruzeiro after a 1-1 draw in the first leg
- •Match takes place at Maracanã Stadium
- •Lucas Romero returns for Cruzeiro, replacing suspended Matheus Henrique
- •Pedro leads the attack for Flamengo
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"Flamengo and Cruzeiro have announced their lineups for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16.This Wednesday’s match (19) takes place at the Maracanã, one week after the teams drew the...
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