Flamengo Open Intercontinental Cup Against Cruz Azul in Doha Today

Overview

• Kickoff is set for 14:00 Brasília at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, with Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg in charge.
• The match will air live in Brazil on Globo, SporTV, GE TV and Cazé TV.
• Billed as the ‘Derby of the Americas,’ the tie guarantees each club US$1 million, with the winner earning an additional US$1 million.
• The winner advances to face Pyramids (Egypt) in the semifinal and could meet PSG in the final, with prizes rising to US$5 million for the champion and US$4 million for the runner-up.
• Rafael Sóbis urged caution, calling Cruz Azul a difficult, star-light side even as Flamengo enter as favorites.