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Flamengo advances to Libertadores quarter-finals after defeating Cruzeiro

Flamengo secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores by defeating Cruzeiro 2-1 at Maracanã.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Flamengo faced Cruzeiro in a decisive match on Wednesday (19), which was the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16, held at the Maracanã Stadium. The current champion sought to secure its place in the next phase following a heated confrontation.

The match, which kicked off at 21:30 (Brasilia time), was marked by high tension and skill from both teams. Despite it being a considerable challenge, Flamengo controlled the game and achieved its goal of advancing in the tournament.

According to reports, Flamengo emerged victorious with a score of 2-1, thereby ensuring its presence in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. This result underscores the strength of the red-and-black team in the competition, which aims to defend its title.

On the other hand, Cruzeiro, under the management of Artur Jorge, could not maintain its advantage and was eliminated from the tournament. The team fought hard but failed to convert its opportunities into sufficient goals to secure qualification.

This match represents an important milestone for Flamengo, which continues its journey in the Libertadores, now setting its sights on the next challenge in the quarter-finals.

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