Next Sunday (25), in a game valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo will face Cruzeiro. The teams are, respectively, in second (50 points) and fifteenth (30 points) places. The duel will be held at Kléber Andrade, at 16 pm, and Rubro-Negro can even take the lead, as they are only one point behind Palmeiras. To get in the mood for the game, the Official Website recalls some of Mengão's victories over Raposa.

In this year's Brasileirão first-round match, Réver hadn't played in over two months, as a substitute for Internacional. But Flamengo's debutant soon demonstrated his hometown talent. In front of 18 fans, he attempted three headers before scoring and sealing the victory in the Flamengo's 1-0 victory over Cruzeiro at Mineirão Stadium. 

Competition: Brazilian Championship 2016.

Stadium: Mineirão/Belo Horizonte.

Coach: Ze Ricardo.

Flamengo's goal: Réver.

Audience and income: 17.593 attendees - R$472.502.

Cruzeiro controlled the first half, but only threatened with lofted balls into the box. Flamengo only came into the game in stoppage time, but it was enough for Alan Patrick to score—and a deflection that fooled goalkeeper Fábio. In the second half, Cruzeiro had more possession, but Flamengo defended well. Then, in the 23rd minute, Luiz Antonio grabbed a rebound in the box and scored a stunning goal. The move completely disrupted the Raposa, who began to be dominated by the Rubro-Negro, who emerged victorious in the Brasileirão match.

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Competition: Brazilian Championship 2015.

Stadium: Maracanã.

Flamengo: PV, Pará, Wallace (Cesar Martins), Samir, Jorge, Jonas, Luiz Antonio, Alan Patrick, Paulinho (Jajá), Emerson (Cirino), Kayke - Coach: Oswaldo de Oliveira.

Flamengo goals: Alan Patrick and Luiz Antônio.

Audience: 38.539 present and 43.017 paying.

In the first game of the round of 16 of the 2013 Copa do Brasil, Mais Querido lost 2-1 to Cruzeiro at Mineirão and went into the second game needing to beat the Minas Gerais team. 

Elias's starting lineup was confirmed only minutes before the match and was celebrated in the stands like a goal. Mano Menezes decided to play the midfielder, who was experiencing thigh pain but was decisive. He scored the winning goal in the 43rd minute of the second half, a precise result that sent Flamengo to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil to face Botafogo.

The decisive push in the second half came from the fans, who were decisive in the competition. After the final whistle, the celebration moved from the stands to the field, with the players chanting "what a crowd!"

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Competition: 2013 Copa do Brasil - Round of 16 - second game.

Stadium: Maracanã.

Flamengo: Felipe, Luiz Antonio, Chicão, Wallace and João Paulo; Cáceres (Paulinho), Elias and André Santos (Hernane); Rafinha, Marcelo Moreno and Carlos Eduardo (Adryan) - Coach: Mano Menezes.

Flamengo's goal: Elias.

Audience: 53.538.

Income: R$ 2.266.070,00.

Flamengo and Cruzeiro faced off in the semifinals of the 2001 Champions League, and Cruzeiro prevailed. The first match ended in a 0-0 draw at the Rei Pelé Stadium. In the second match, at the Almeidão Stadium, Cruzeiro easily defeated the Minas Gerais team 3-0. Petkovic, Edilson, and Beto scored. In the final, Cruzeiro defeated São Paulo and was crowned champion.

Competition: Champions Cup 2001.

Stadium: Almeidão - João Pessoa PB.

Flamengo: Julio Cesar, Maurinho (Fabio Augusto), Juan, Gamarra, Cassio, Leandro Avila, Rocha, Beto, Petkovic (Roma), Edilson and Reinaldo (Jorginho).

Flamengo goals: Petkovic, Edilson and Beto.

Audience: 31.723.

In the first leg of the 1995 Copa Libertadores Champions League semifinal, Flamengo defeated Cruzeiro 1-0 at the Mineirão Stadium, with a goal from Ronaldão. In the second leg, this time at the Maracanã Stadium, Flamengo defeated Cruzeiro 3-1, with goals from Aloísio, Márcio Costa, and Rodrigo Mendes.

Competition: 1995 Libertadores Champions Super Cup.

Stadium: Maracanã.

Flamengo: Paulo Cesar, Fabiano, Claudio, Ronaldão, Lira, Marcio Costa (Pingo), Marquinhos, Djair, Ueslei, Aloisio (Rodrigo Mendes), Nelio (Agnaldo).

Flamengo goals: Aloísio, Marcio Costa and Rodrigo Mendes.

Audience: 24.728.

In the quarterfinals of the 1995 Copa do Brasil, Flamengo drew 1-1 at the Maracanã, with a goal from Sávio. The result advanced the Red-Blacks to the semifinals of the tournament. In the first leg, the "Mais Querido" defeated their rivals 1-0 at the Mineirão stadium, also with a goal from the Blond Devil.

Competition: 1995 Brazil Cup.

Stadium: Maracanã.

Flamengo: Roger, Marcos Adriano, Jorge Luis, Valber, Branco, Fabinho, Charles Guerreiro, Fabiano, Marquinhos (Mazinho), Sávio and Romario - Coach: Vanderlei Luxemburgo.

Flamengo's goal: Sávio.

Audience: 17.197.

Flamengo reached the final round of the Brazilian Championship avoiding relegation. And to the delight of the world's largest fan base, Mengão easily defeated Cruzeiro. At the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium in Volta Redonda, the "Mais Querido" won 6-2 and secured a spot in Serie A in 2005. The goals in the red-and-black triumph were scored by André Bahia (twice), Ibson, Whelliton, Athirson, and Felipe.

Competition: Brazilian Championship 2004.

Stadium: Raulino de Oliveira (Volta Redonda - RJ).

Flamengo: Julio Cesar, China, Junior Baiano, André Bahia, Roger (Athirson), Douglas Silva, Junior (Robson), Ibson, Zinho, Felipe, Whelliton (Fabiano Oliveira).

Flamengo goals: Andre Bahia (2), Ibson, Whelliton, Athirson, Felipe.

Audience: 16.136.

That was an inspired afternoon for Flamengo. With a hat trick from Thiago Neves, Deivid (2) and Muralha, the Rubro-Negro was vastly superior and came from behind to beat Cruzeiro 5-1. The rout took place in the 33rd round of the 2011 Brazilian Championship.

Competition: Brazilian Championship 2011.

Stadium: Engenhão.

Flamengo: Paulo Victor; Leo Moura, Welinton (David), Alex Silva and Junior Cesar; Airton, Maldonado (Muralha) and Thiago Neves; Thomás (Fierro), Ronaldinho and Deivid.

Flamengo goals: Deivid (2) and Thiago Neves (3).

Coach: Vanderlei Luxemburgo.

Audience: 39.842.

Income: R$ 568.810.

In the 2001 Brasileirão, Flamengo defeated Cruzeiro 1-0 away from home in a tight match. Roma were the star of the show with the winning goal and a solid performance.

Competition: Brazilian Championship 2001.

Stadium: Mineirão.

Flamengo: Julio Cesar, Alessandro, Leonardo, Gilmar, Anderson, Rocha, Jorginho, Beto, Petkovic, Roma (Nephew) and Reinaldo (Jackson) (Fernando).

Flamengo's goal: Roma.

Audience: 14.167.

Flamengo won the match at Mineirão 2-1 in the 1993 Brazilian Championship. The score was created by Ronaldo, for Cruzeiro, and Marcelinho Carioca and Rogério Lourenço, for Flamengo.

Competition: Brazilian Championship 1993.

Stadium: Mineirão.

Flamengo: Adriano, Jorge Antonio (Magno), Junior Baiano, Rogerio, Piá, Fabinho, Marquinhos, Nelio (Rodrigo Mendes), Marcelinho, Casagrande and Charles Guerreiro.

Flamengo goals: Rogério and Marcelinho.

Audience: 17.658.