Flamengo hosts Cusco FC this Tuesday at Maracanã. The confrontation is scheduled for 9:30 pm. Esta is the last round of the group stage of Conmebol Libertadores.
The red-black team has already secured first place in group A with 13 points. Agora’s focus is to finish with the best overall campaign to have an advantage in the knockouts. Cusco only has one point and is eliminated.
Leonardo Jardim must rotate the team. The coach looks at the commitment against Coritiba by Brasileirão on Saturday. Vitão appears as an important name in defense.
Vitão should play against Cusco today
The defender is listed and is part of the probable lineup announced. Ele should perform this Tuesday at Maracanã. The technical committee has not yet confirmed the official formation.
Vitão has been a solid option in the Red and Black defense. Sua’s presence helps with passing the ball and marking. The player gains valuable minutes in this final stretch of the group stage.
- Vitão (probable in defense)
- Rossi (starter in goal)
- Varela, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (defense)
The 2-0 victory in the first round against Cusco at Peru gives the group confidence. Flamengo seeks to repeat the positive result at home.
Onde watch Flamengo x Cusco live
ESPN broadcasts the game on pay TV. The Disney+ Premium takes the streaming signal to subscribers.
ge tracks all bids on Tempo Real with minute-by-minute updates. Coverage includes statistics and key events.
Torcedores has varied options to follow the match. Broadcasts are available throughout the national territory.
Provável lineup of Flamengo with Vitão in defense
Rossi should start in goal. The defensive line has Varela, Vitão, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas. In midfield, Evertton Araújo, Paquetá and Carrascal play together.
In attack, Plata, Lino and Pedro form the front. The team balances preserving athletes with the need to win.
Rossi Varela Vitão Léo Pereira Ayrton Lucas Evertton Araújo Paquetá Carrascal Plata Lino Pedro
Jardim can still change parts at the last minute. Arrascaeta remains out due to a fractured right collarbone. Jorginho recovers from right foot injury.
Cusco tries to end campaign with victory
The Peruvian team no longer has a chance of qualifying. Alejandro Orfila must maintain the base he won at Campeonato Peruano last Saturday.
The likely formation has Pedro Díaz in goal. The defense includes Ruidías, Fuentes, Choi and Zevallos. Valenzuela, Colman and Soto play in the middle. Colitto, Manzaneda and Juan Tévez complete the attack.
Cusco has no declared absences. The team is looking for a positive result to say goodbye to Libertadores.
Uruguayan Arbitragem defines the game at Rio
José Javier Burgos referees the match. Pablo Llarena and Hector Bergalo act as assistants. Christian Ferreyra commands the VAR.
The full quartet comes from Uruguai. Flamengo reports no recent issues with these referees.
Busca for overall group stage leadership
Flamengo competes for the best campaign with Independiente Rivadavia and Rosario Central. A simple victory strengthens this position.
Maracanã should receive a good number of fans. The red and black fans support the team in the last match before the knockout stage.
Cusco must propose closed marking and explore spaces. Flamengo needs calm and precision to overcome the visiting defense.