Flamengo v Cruzeiro sell out Maracanã for Libertadores decider
Tickets for the Flamengo-Cruzeiro Copa Libertadores round of 16 decider at the Maracanã have sold out, with more than 70,000 fans expected.
15 August 2026 at 16:35 · 30h ago · 1 min read
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Tickets for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 between Flamengo and Cruzeiro at the Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, have sold out, according to ge.globo. The outlet reports that more than 70,000 supporters are expected inside the stadium for the decisive last-16 tie between the two Brazilian clubs.
The tie remains level heading into the return fixture, after Flamengo held Cruzeiro to a draw away from home in the first leg. That result leaves the outcome open, with the return match at the Maracanã set to decide which club advances to the Libertadores quarter-finals this season.
A full house at the Maracanã reflects the magnitude of the occasion, with Flamengo hoping home advantage helps them close out the tie and reach the Libertadores quarter-finals. Cruzeiro, level on aggregate after the drawn first leg, will be looking to preserve that parity and advance on the night instead.
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Frequently asked questions
- Are tickets sold out for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro at the Maracanã?
- Yes, tickets for the Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg between Flamengo and Cruzeiro at the Maracanã have sold out, according to ge.globo.
- How many fans are expected at the Maracanã for this game?
- More than 70,000 supporters are expected inside the stadium for the decisive last-16 tie between Flamengo and Cruzeiro.
- What happened in the first leg between Flamengo and Cruzeiro?
- Flamengo held Cruzeiro to a draw away from home in the first leg, leaving the tie level heading into the return fixture at the Maracanã.
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