Match report

Flamengo Secures 2-0 Victory Over Cruzeiro in Serie A

Flamengo
Flamengo
2–0
FT
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
Mar 12, 2026

Flamengo emerged victorious in the Serie A clash against Cruzeiro, securing a 2-0 win that solidified their position in the league. Pedro opened the scoring in the 5th minute, and J. Carrascal added a late goal in the 90th minute. The match saw multiple substitutions and yellow cards but Cruzeiro couldn't find an equalizer, leaving them with a disappointing result.

Key Facts

  • • Flamengo defeated Cruzeiro 2-0 in Serie A
  • • Pedro scored the first goal in the 5th minute
  • • J. Carrascal netted the second goal in the 90th minute
  • • Léo Pereira and Éverton received yellow cards for Flamengo
  • • Fagner and Fabrício Bruno received yellow cards for Cruzeiro

Lineups

Flamengo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Rossi (G)
  • 22 Emerson Royal (D)
  • 3 Leo Ortiz (D)
  • 4 Leo Pereira (D)
  • 26 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 5 E. Pulgar (M)
  • 21 Jorginho (M)
  • 20 Lucas Paqueta (M)
  • 10 G. de Arrascaeta (M)
  • 11 Everton (M)
  • 9 Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 A. da Silva Ventura
  • 13 Danilo
  • 2 G. Varela
  • 6 Ayrton Lucas
  • 7 Luiz Araujo
  • 44 Vitao
  • 19 G. Plata
  • 52 Evertton Araujo
  • 64 Wallace Yan
  • 15 J. Carrascal
  • 18 N. de la Cruz
  • 16 Samuel Lino

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cassio (G)
  • 23 Fagner (D)
  • 15 Fabricio Bruno (D)
  • 25 L. Villalba (D)
  • 6 Kaiki (D)
  • 8 Matheus Henrique (M)
  • 16 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 88 Christian (M)
  • 10 Matheus Pereira (M)
  • 11 Gerson (M)
  • 22 N. Villarreal (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Matheus Cunha
  • 94 Wanderson
  • 5 Walace
  • 91 Chico
  • 2 Kaua Moraes
  • 43 Joao Marcelo
  • 77 Japa
  • 99 K. Arroyo
  • 34 Jonathan Jesus
  • 35 Murilo Rhikman
  • 70 Kenji
  • 36 Kaua Prates

Timeline

  1. Flamengo
    5' Flamengo Goal · Normal Goal
    Pedro
  2. Flamengo
    45'+3 Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    Léo Pereira

    Tripping

  3. Cruzeiro
    56' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Fagner

    Roughing

  4. Cruzeiro
    60' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Villarreal · On: Chico
  5. Cruzeiro
    62' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Cássio · On: Matheus Cunha
  6. Flamengo
    65' Flamengo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Éverton · On: Samuel Lino
  7. Flamengo
    74' Flamengo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Emerson Royal · On: Guillermo Varela
  8. Flamengo
    74' Flamengo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucas Paquetá · On: J. Carrascal
  9. Cruzeiro
    76' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gerson · On: Wanderson
  10. Cruzeiro
    86' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lucas Silva · On: Japa
  11. Cruzeiro
    86' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Fagner · On: K. Arroyo
  12. Flamengo
    88' Flamengo Card · Yellow Card
    E. Pulgar

    Tripping

  13. Flamengo
    89' Flamengo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. de Arrascaeta · On: Luiz Araújo
  14. Flamengo
    89' Flamengo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pedro · On: Wallace Yan
  15. Cruzeiro
    90'+5 Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Fabrício Bruno

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  16. Flamengo
    90' Flamengo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Carrascal · Assist: Samuel Lino

Match Stats

Stat Flamengo Cruzeiro
Fouls 19 13
Pass Accuracy 86% 87%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 392 490
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.13 0.55
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 338 428
Shots Inside Box 12 10
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Pedro's early goal in the 5th minute set the tone for Flamengo's dominance
  • ▸ J. Carrascal's goal in the 90th minute sealed Flamengo's victory and dashed Cruzeiro's hopes of a comeback