Overview
- Flamengo beat Cruz Azul 2–1 in Doha with two goals from Giorgian de Arrascaeta, securing the Derby das Américas trophy and a place in the Intercontinental semifinal.
- The Brazilian side faces Egypt’s Pyramids on Saturday, with the winner set to meet PSG in the final on December 17.
- Center-back Léo Ortiz returned to Flamengo’s starting XI after injury, while striker Pedro traveled but remains unfit to play.
- Corinthians won 1–0 at Mineirão in the Copa do Brasil semifinal first leg, with Memphis Depay scoring the decisive goal.
- The return match is Sunday at Neo Química Arena, where Corinthians advances with a draw and Cruzeiro must win by two to progress or by one to force penalties, with Lucas Romero suspended and Villalba a fitness concern.