Match report
Flamengo and Cruzeiro Draw 0-0 in Serie A Clash
Flamengo
0–0
FT
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
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11' Flamengo Card · Yellow CardAlex Sandro
Foul
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14' Flamengo Card · Yellow CardJ. Carrascal
Foul
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18' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow CardKaiki
Foul
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20' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow CardL. Romero
Foul
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45'+1 Cruzeiro Card · Yellow CardWilliam
Foul
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63' Flamengo subst · Substitution 1Off: Samuel Lino · On: Bruno Henrique
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76' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow CardKaio Jorge
Foul
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77' Flamengo Card · Yellow CardLéo Pereira
Persistent fouling
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80' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1Off: Christian · On: L. Sinisterra
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81' Flamengo subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Carrascal · On: Luiz Araújo
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81' Flamengo subst · Substitution 3Off: G. de Arrascaeta · On: Pedro
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83' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow CardWilliam
Foul
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83' Cruzeiro Card · Red CardWilliam
Foul
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87' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2Off: Matheus Pereira · On: Kaua Moraes
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87' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3Off: Matheus Henrique · On: Carlos Eduardo
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87' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4Off: Kaio Jorge · On: Gabriel
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88' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow CardFabrício Bruno
Argument
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90'+5 Cruzeiro Card · Yellow CardGabriel
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.