Flamengo 2-1 Cruzeiro - Result & Match Stats (Copa Libertadores)

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro - result

Flamengo 2-1 Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho, Rio de Janeiro on 20 August 2026. Scorers: Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Samuel Lino for Flamengo; Lucas Romero for Cruzeiro. In their last 6 meetings, Flamengo have won 2, Cruzeiro 2, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?

Flamengo 2-1 Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores on Thursday 20 August 2026 at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho. Scorers: Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Samuel Lino for Flamengo; Lucas Romero for Cruzeiro.

Where was Flamengo vs Cruzeiro played?

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro was played at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho in Rio de Janeiro, the home ground of Flamengo.

What is Flamengo's recent form?

Flamengo's last five results read D D W D W (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 draws.

What is Cruzeiro's recent form?

Cruzeiro's last five results read L W W D W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Flamengo and Cruzeiro?

Across the last 6 meetings Flamengo have won 2, Cruzeiro have won 2 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Cruzeiro 2-1 Flamengo on 23 August 2026 in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Who is the standout player for Flamengo?

Samuel Lino leads Flamengo with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Cruzeiro?

Matheus Pereira leads Cruzeiro with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?

Gustavo Tejera refereed Flamengo vs Cruzeiro, averaging 29.0 fouls and 4.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
22 Aug 2026	Campeonato Brasileiro	Cruzeiro vs Flamengo	2-1
13 Aug 2026	Copa Libertadores	Cruzeiro vs Flamengo	1-1
12 Mar 2026	Campeonato Brasileiro	Flamengo vs Cruzeiro	2-0
2 Oct 2025	Campeonato Brasileiro	Flamengo vs Cruzeiro	0-0
4 May 2025	Campeonato Brasileiro	Cruzeiro vs Flamengo	2-1
7 Nov 2024	Campeonato Brasileiro	Cruzeiro vs Flamengo	0-1

Flamengo 2-1 Cruzeiro: match stats

Stat	Flamengo	Cruzeiro
Possession	52%	48%
Shots	24	14
Shots on target	9	3
Corners	3	6
Fouls	9	13
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	17	15
Passes	463	423

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro goals and red cards

Flamengo: G. Arrascaeta 35', S. Lino 62'. Cruzeiro: L. Romero 51'.

Flamengo season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2	1 of 20
Goals against	0.8	2 of 20
Shots	15.7	3 of 20
Shots on target	5.3	3 of 20
Fouls	11.6	17 of 20
Tackles	15	11 of 20
Passes	563	1 of 20
Corners	5.3	10 of 20

Flamengo player leaders 2026

Goals: Pedro (18), Samuel Lino (10), Bruno Henrique (8).
Assists: Pedro (8), Samuel Lino (8), Jorge Carrascal (7).
Shots: Pedro (84), Samuel Lino (77), Giorgian de Arrascaeta (67).
Fouls: Erick Pulgar (38), Bruno Henrique (34), Lucas Paquetá (32).

Cruzeiro season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	8 of 20
Goals against	1.4	12 of 20
Shots	14.5	8 of 20
Shots on target	4.8	9 of 20
Fouls	14	2 of 20
Tackles	15.3	10 of 20
Passes	449.8	4 of 20
Corners	5.1	11 of 20

Cruzeiro player leaders 2026

Goals: Matheus Pereira (13), Kaio Jorge (8), Keny Arroyo (6).
Assists: Fagner (6), Matheus Pereira (5), Gerson (4).
Shots: Matheus Pereira (84), Keny Arroyo (61), Kaio Jorge (55).
Fouls: Matheus Pereira (45), Gerson (36), Fagner (31).