Tickets for the highly anticipated clash between Cruzeiro and Flamengo, valid for the round of 16 of the Conmebol Libertadores, are completely sold out. More than 60 thousand fans are expected at Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte, for the game that will take place on August 11, 2026, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).
The attendance record recorded at the new Mineirão belongs to Cruzeiro itself, set during the match against Atlético-MG. This milestone occurred in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Copa do Brasil, when 61,584 fans attended the stadium.
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This clash represents the first chapter of the dispute for a place in the quarter-finals of the continental tournament. The return game is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at Maracanã, also at 9:30 pm, where the qualifier for the next phase will be defined.
Cruzeiro demonstrates strength in Libertadores audience leadership
Cruzeiro has stood out as the leader in attendance at the 2026 Libertadores among Brazilian clubs. In the group stage, the celestial team attracted a total of 158,779 spectators to Mineirão, resulting in an impressive average of 52,926 fans per match. This brand highlights the engagement of its fans and the passion for football, factors that drive the high demand for tickets in important games like the current one. Flamengo appears next, with 143,232 present at Maracanã, totaling an average of 47,744 per game.
Check out the total attendance at home matches during the group stage:
- Cruise: 158,779
- Flamengo: 143,232
- Fluminense: 132,117
- Corinthians: 122,908
- Palm trees: 103,752
- Mirassol: 18,027