Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Highlights - August 22, 2026

Cruzeiro beat Flamengo 2-1 in Brasileirao on August 22, 2026. The match was played at Estadio Mineirão.

Keny Arroyo (55'), Matheus Pereira (90'+5') scored for Cruzeiro. Pedro (22') scored for Flamengo.

Cruzeiro went into the game in position 5, on 36 points. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Cruzeiro arrived unbeaten in 4. At kick-off Flamengo stood in position 2 with 45 points.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. That run had left Flamengo 5 games without defeat.

Jorge Carrascal could not find the target for Flamengo (3'). Shortly afterwards, Keny Arroyo sent an effort off target for Cruzeiro (5').

Jorge Carrascal saw a shot blocked (7'). Fabrício Bruno was booked for Cruzeiro (20').

Moments later, Giorgian de Arrascaeta picked out Pedro, who scored for Flamengo (22').

The referee cautioned João Marcelo of Cruzeiro on 36 minutes.

After the break, Giorgian de Arrascaeta shot wide for Flamengo on 49 minutes. Lucas Romero could not find the target for Cruzeiro (53').

Soon after, Keny Arroyo scored for Cruzeiro on 55 minutes after a pass from Matheus Henrique.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Pedro’s effort (58'). Shortly afterwards, Keny Arroyo tested the goalkeeper for Cruzeiro (58').

Matheus Henrique sent an effort off target for Cruzeiro (62'). Lucas Villalba forced a save for Cruzeiro on 68 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Ayrton Lucas’s effort (74'). Bruno Henrique was booked for Flamengo (82').

Moments later, the referee cautioned Wesley Ribeiro of Cruzeiro on 86 minutes. Lucas Villalba picked out Matheus Pereira, who scored for Cruzeiro (90'+5').

Substitutions: Cruzeiro 5, Flamengo 5.

Flamengo controlled 52.4% of possession. Cruzeiro had 24 shots with 6 on target, while Flamengo had 14 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Cruzeiro 2, Flamengo 4. Corners: Cruzeiro 3, Flamengo 3.

Flamengo completed the most passes, 562 in total at 89.9% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.