Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Highlights - August 19, 2026

Flamengo beat Cruzeiro 2-1 in Copa Libertadores on August 19, 2026. The match was played at Estadio do Maracana.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (35'), Samuel Lino (62') scored for Flamengo. Lucas Romero (51') scored for Cruzeiro.

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

They had won 3, drawn 2 and lost 0 in their previous five. Cruzeiro arrived unbeaten in 5.

Ayrton Lucas sent an effort off target for Flamengo (2'). Moments later, Léo Ortiz shot wide for Flamengo on 7 minutes.

Jorginho could not find the target for Flamengo (10'). Soon after, Samuel Lino tested the goalkeeper for Flamengo (12').

Pedro forced a save for Flamengo on 12 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Giorgian de Arrascaeta’s effort (16').

Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored for Flamengo on 35 minutes after a pass from Pedro.

After the break, Gabriel Rojas sent an effort off target for Cruzeiro (48'). Gerson picked out Lucas Romero, who scored for Cruzeiro (51').

Moments later, Gerson shot wide for Cruzeiro on 55 minutes. Kaio Jorge could not find the target for Cruzeiro (56').

Samuel Lino scored for Flamengo on 62 minutes after a pass from Pedro. Soon after, Lucas Paquetá tested the goalkeeper for Flamengo (65').

The referee cautioned William of Cruzeiro on 70 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Jorge Carrascal forced a save for Flamengo on 74 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Matheus Pereira’s effort (75'). Evertton tested the goalkeeper for Flamengo (85').

Bruno Henrique was booked for Flamengo (90'+3'). Substitutions: Flamengo 5, Cruzeiro 4.

Flamengo controlled 51.6% of possession. Flamengo had 24 shots with 9 on target, while Cruzeiro had 14 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Flamengo 2, Cruzeiro 7. Corners: Flamengo 3, Cruzeiro 6.

Flamengo completed the most passes, 463 in total at 83.4% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.