Match report

Flamengo and Cruzeiro Draw 0-0 in Serie A Clash

Flamengo
Flamengo
0–0
FT
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
Oct 2, 2025

Flamengo and Cruzeiro played to a thrilling stalemate at the Maracanã in their Serie A match on October 2, 2025. Despite numerous chances created by both sides, neither team could find the back of the net. Flamengo's early yellow cards for Alex Sandro and J. Carrascal set a defensive tone that Cruzeiro matched with three yellows of their own. The turning point came when Cruzeiro's William was sent off in the 83rd minute, but despite being reduced to ten men, Cruzeiro managed to hold on to secure

Key Facts

  • Final score: Flamengo 0–0 Cruzeiro.
  • Flamengo received three yellow cards (Alex Sandro, J. Carrascal, and Léo Pereira).
  • Cruzeiro had four players booked including a red card for William in the 83rd minute.
  • Substitutions were numerous on both sides with Flamengo replacing Bruno Henrique, Luiz Araújo, and Pedro; Cruzeiro made four substitutions.

Lineups

Flamengo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Rossi (G)
  • 2 G. Varela (D)
  • 3 Leo Ortiz (D)
  • 4 Leo Pereira (D)
  • 26 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 21 Jorginho (M)
  • 8 S. Niguez (M)
  • 15 J. Carrascal (M)
  • 10 G. de Arrascaeta (M)
  • 16 Samuel Lino (M)
  • 50 G. Plata (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Matheus Cunha
  • 22 Emerson Royal
  • 13 Danilo
  • 6 Ayrton Lucas
  • 18 N. de la Cruz
  • 52 Evertton Araujo
  • 29 Allan
  • 64 Wallace Yan
  • 11 Everton
  • 7 Luiz Araujo
  • 27 Bruno Henrique
  • 9 Pedro

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cassio (G)
  • 12 William Furtado (D)
  • 15 Fabricio Bruno (D)
  • 25 L. Villalba (D)
  • 6 Kaiki (D)
  • 29 L. Romero (M)
  • 16 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 88 Christian (M)
  • 10 Matheus Pereira (M)
  • 8 Matheus Henrique (M)
  • 19 Kaio Jorge (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 Leo Aragao
  • 2 Kaua Moraes
  • 43 Joao Marcelo
  • 36 Kaua Prates
  • 5 Walace
  • 20 Ryan Guilherme
  • 77 Japa
  • 21 Eduardo
  • 7 Marquinhos
  • 17 L. Sinisterra
  • 99 K. Arroyo
  • 9 Gabriel Barbosa

Timeline

  1. Flamengo
    11' Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    Alex Sandro

    Foul

  2. Flamengo
    14' Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Carrascal

    Foul

  3. Cruzeiro
    18' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Kaiki

    Foul

  4. Cruzeiro
    20' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    L. Romero

    Foul

  5. Cruzeiro
    45'+1 Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    William

    Foul

  6. Flamengo
    63' Flamengo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Samuel Lino · On: Bruno Henrique
  7. Cruzeiro
    76' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Kaio Jorge

    Foul

  8. Flamengo
    77' Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    Léo Pereira

    Persistent fouling

  9. Cruzeiro
    80' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Christian · On: L. Sinisterra
  10. Flamengo
    81' Flamengo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Carrascal · On: Luiz Araújo
  11. Flamengo
    81' Flamengo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. de Arrascaeta · On: Pedro
  12. Cruzeiro
    83' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    William

    Foul

  13. Cruzeiro
    83' Cruzeiro Card · Red Card
    William

    Foul

  14. Cruzeiro
    87' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matheus Pereira · On: Kaua Moraes
  15. Cruzeiro
    87' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matheus Henrique · On: Carlos Eduardo
  16. Cruzeiro
    87' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kaio Jorge · On: Gabriel
  17. Cruzeiro
    88' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Fabrício Bruno

    Argument

  18. Cruzeiro
    90'+5 Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Flamengo Cruzeiro
Fouls 16 19
Pass Accuracy 88% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 11
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 537 336
Yellow Cards 3 7
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.98 1.02
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 470 261
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • Flamengo's early yellow cards for Alex Sandro and J. Carrascal set a cautious tone in the first half.
  • Cruzeiro's William was red-carded in the 83rd minute, but the team managed to hold on without conceding despite being down a man.