Overview
- Giorgian De Arrascaeta scored in the first half and early in the second to secure Flamengo’s 2-1 victory.
- Cruz Azul’s Jorge Sánchez equalized just before halftime after an earlier effort was ruled offside.
- Flamengo advances to play Pyramids FC in the semifinals, with the winner set to meet Paris Saint‑Germain on December 17.
- This Copa Intercontinental event is being staged across Qatar, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
- Post-match coverage in Brazil described the contest as “really difficult” for Flamengo, with goalkeeper Agustín Rossi acknowledging the test and reports noting defensive lapses.