📋 In search of a fifth! Flamengo named for Libertadores opener

📋 In search of a fifth! Flamengo named for Libertadores opener

Flamengo are set to make their 2026 Copa Libertadores debut this Wednesday (8).

Their opening Group Stage challenge is against Peru’s Cusco, at an altitude of 3,350 meters.

Estudiantes and Independiente Medellín are the other teams in the group.

Check out the starting lineups for the match below:

Flamengo

Leonardo Jardim has made changes to the starting XI that beat Santos on Sunday.

Emerson Royal, Danilo, De La Cruz, Paquetá, Bruno Henrique and Plata start Wednesday’s match.

Flamengo traveled with several key absences due to fitness issues.

Alex Sandro, Everton Cebolinha, Jorginho, Pulgar and Saúl are out for the match.

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