Flamengo faces Cruz Azul this Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in the quarterfinals of Copa Intercontinental FIFA. The match starts at 5pm UTC at Estádio Ahmed bin Ali, at Al Rayyan, at Qatar, with a local time of 8pm and equivalent to 2pm at The clash brings together the champions of Libertadores 2025 and Concacaf Champions Cup, in an unprecedented duel between the giants of Américas.
Filipe Luís, red and black coach, confirms the lineup with Rossi in goal, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Erick Pulgar and Jorginho anchor the midfield, with De Arrascaeta, Carrascal and Samuel Lino supporting Bruno Henrique in attack. Pedro remains on the bench as he recovers from a thigh injury.
Nicolás Larcamón lines up Cruz Azul with Andrés Gudiño in goal and a defense of three formed by Willer Ditta, Gabriel Fernández leads the offensive sector, with José Rivero and Ángel Sepúlveda, in a flexible 3-4-3. Ausências like Jesús Orozco and Andrés Montaño force defensive adjustments.
Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg commands the game, assisted by Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Söderkvist, with VAR of Fedayi San. The winner advances to the semi-final against Pyramids FC on December 13th.
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Tactical strategies and team preparation in Doha
Filipe De Arrascaeta sets the pace with vertical passes, while Bruno Henrique explores diagonals on the right side. Pulgar and Jorginho recover balls on average of 5.5 per game, releasing quick transitions.
Cruz Azul responds with a reactive 3-4-2-1, compacting lines to neutralize the red-black midfield. Larcamón instructs wingbacks like Rotondi to advance on counterattacks, with Fernández as the pivot in attack. The Mexican team won 12 of 17 games in Apertura 2025, but conceded 1.4 goals in knockout matches.
Both delegations have trained in Doha since December 8, adapting to the 28°C and synthetic turf of Ahmed bin Ali. Flamengo simulated heat on Aspire Academy, while Cruz Azul used Education City Stadium for submissions. The stadium, the venue for the Copa 2022 games, has capacity for 45 thousand fans.
Projections indicate 57% possession for Flamengo and over 2.5 goals, with odds of 1.93. The annual tournament awards advancement by stage, with a final against PSG on December 17th.
Live stream on Brasil and global streaming options
The match has wide coverage for the Brazilian public, with broadcast on open and closed TV from 1:30 pm on Brasília. Globo TV shows the game free-to-air, with narration by Galvão Bueno and tactical analysis comments in real time. SporTV offers a pay-per-view version with multiple cameras and instant replays.
Streaming platforms include FIFA+, free after registration, with narration in Portuguese and English for international reach. CazéTV broadcasts on YouTube at no cost, led by Casimiro Miguel, including interactions with fans via live chat. GE TV also covers it on YouTube, focusing on statistics and highlights.
Internationally, Fanatiz USA and beIN Sports display for the North American market and Oriente Médio, respectively. No Qatar, local channels like Al Kass start at 8pm. Globoplay integrates paid broadcasting, with an immediate post-game replay option.
- Main channels on Brasil: Globo (open), SporTV (closed).
- Free streaming: CazéTV (YouTube), FIFA+ (app/website).
- Pre-game times: 1:30 pm at Brasília for warm-up.
Minute-by-minute coverage on sports websites and apps
Specialized websites provide real-time updates for those who prefer to follow the game on their cell phones. Sofascore offers minute-by-minute narration with statistics such as ball possession, shots and corners, as well as goal and card alerts. The platform records match history and xG projections (expected goals).
VAVEL covers the duel with live text, including descriptions of moves, substitutions and post-game statements. Para the audience in the USA, Fanatiz USA integrates minute by minute with simultaneous broadcast. No Brasil, ge.globo updates every second, with interactive timelines and videos of the best moments.
Apps like OneFootball and FlashScore send push notifications for goals and key events, covering the entire tournament. ESPN Brasil maintains a live tracker on the website, with heat infographics and decisive passes. Essas tools guarantee uninterrupted monitoring, even on unstable connections.
Bolavip US focuses on updates to Derby from Américas, with an emphasis on tactics and lineups. Usuários can customize alerts for players like De Arrascaeta or Fernández.
Fan expectations and logistics for the public at Qatar
Around 8 thousand red and black fans travel to Doha, occupying the visiting sector with flags and coordinated chants. The Cruz Azul fans fill 3,000 seats, creating an atmosphere of a continental classic. Ingressos cost 50 to 200 Qatari riyals, or R$70 to 280, via the FIFA website.
Reinforced security with 1,200 agents manages the flow at the stadium, which records an average of 2.3 goals per game in December. The dry climate favors open football, with no rain forecast. Torcidas organized groups prepare mosaics for the FIFA anthem.
Flamengo has been seeking a second intercontinental championship since 1981, while Cruz Azul is aiming for its first world title since 1971. The duel is part of the annual calendar, serving as a bridge to the expanded Mundial in 2026. Pós-game, replays will be available on all platforms.
