Cruz Azul and Flamengo face each other this Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 2pm (Brasília time), at The match is valid for the second phase (knockout) of FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025, a tournament that replaced the old Mundial of Clubes. The winner advances straight to the final against the winner of Al Ahly x Pachuca.
Flamengo arrives as a favorite at the bookmakers and is looking for the second world title in its history. Já o Cruz Azul, current Mexican champion, tries to surprise the South American representative in neutral territory.
Live broadcast will be carried out on TV Globo (open TV), SporTV (closed TV), Globoplay, Prime Video, FIFA+ and CazéTV on YouTube.
Where to watch Cruz Azul x Flamengo live
The match has extensive coverage on Brasil. On open TV, TV Globo shows nationwide from 1:55 pm.
On pay TV, SporTV confirms exclusive transmission for subscribers. Streaming is concentrated on Globoplay (with operator login), Prime Video (included in the subscription) and FIFA+, the entity’s official platform that broadcasts for free in several countries.
CazéTV, on YouTube, also shows the game with narration by Casimiro Miguel and special comments.
Line-ups confirmed for the clash
Coach Filipe Luís played Flamengo in the traditional 4-2-3-1. Sem Pedro (injured), Bruno Henrique will be the center forward.
- G:Rossi
- Defense: Guilherme Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro
- Quite: Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, James Carrascal, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Lino
- Attack: Bruno Henrique (captain)
The bank has names such as De la Cruz, Luiz Araújo, Everton Cebolinha and Gonzalo Plata.
Cruz Azul, led by Nicolás Larcamón, enters 3-4-2-1. Kevin Mier is suspended and gives way to Andrés Gudiño.
- G:Andrés Gudiño
- Defense: Willer Ditta, Erik Lira, Gonzalo Piovi
- Quite: Jorge Sánchez, José Márquez, Carlos Rodríguez, Carlos Rotondi
- Attack: Juan Paradela, José Rivero (captain), Gabriel Fernández
Recent numbers for both teams
Flamengo finished Brasileirão 2025 in fourth place and is coming off a 3-1 victory over Fluminense in the last round. The attack scored 68 goals in 38 games in the national championship.
The Rio team has not lost in six official matches. Arrascaeta leads the team in assists this season with 14 passes on goal.
Cruz Azul won the Mexican Apertura title in November and arrives undefeated in eight games. Carlos Rodríguez is the main articulator, with 11 goals and 9 assists in 2025.
Head-to-head history
The teams never officially faced each other. Este will be the first duel between Brazilians and Mexicans in the new FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
Flamengo has a positive record against teams from México: they beat Monterrey (2022) and León (2023) in previous editions of Mundial and Clubes.
Refereeing and stadium details
Swedish Glenn Nyberg referees the match. Ele worked in the Eurocopa 2024 final and has an average of 3.29 yellow cards per game in international competitions.
The Ahmed bin Ali Stadium was one of the venues for the Copa of the 2022 Mundo and has capacity for 45 thousand fans. The predicted temperature for 2pm local time (8am at Catar) is 24°C.
Expectations for the decisive game
Flamengo enters as favorite with odds of 1.53 for victory in normal time. Cruz Azul pays 5.75 in case of a Mexican triumph.
The regulations provide for extra time and penalties in the event of a draw after 90 minutes. The winner will face the classified Al Ahly x Pachuca in the grand final scheduled for December 18th.
