Fluminense will take on Cerro Porteno in the Copa Libertadores group stage at the Maracana on Thursday.
This contest will be a battle for the top spot in Group A. With two rounds left, Fluminense are leading with eight points whereas Cerro Porteno are second in the standings with five points. Both teams have two wins each in their respective last five outings but the visitors are also unbeaten during this period.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Fluminense vs Cerro Porteno kick-off time
| Date: | May 16, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 6 pm ET |
| Venue: | Maracana |
The match will be played at the Maracana on Thursday, with kick-off at 6 pm ET for fans in the US.
How to watch Fluminense vs Cerro Porteno online - TV channels & live streams
 | Fubo | Watch here |
 | Fanatiz | Watch here |
 | beIN SPORTS | Watch here |
The match will be shown live on Fubo, Fanatiz and beIN Sports in the US. Match highlights will also be available on these platforms after the game. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Team news & squads
Fluminense team news
Marlon, Gabriel Pires, Andre, and Renato Augusto are all set to miss Thursday's match for Fluminense due to knee injuries. Thiago Santos and Douglas Costa may also be sidelined with thigh issues.
Lele continues to recover from an ACL injury, and Samuel Xavier is expected to be out until late May with a sore foot.
Fluminense possible XI: Fabio; Marquinhos, Manoel, Melo, Marcelo; Lima, Martinelli; Terans, Ganso, Arias; Cano.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Alves, Fabio, Eudes, Ramalha |
| Defenders: | Carlos, Andrade, Manoel, Melo, Marcelo, Barbosa, Calegari, Guga |
| Midfielders: | Alexsander, Martinelli, Terans, Lima, Arthur, Ganso, Jesus |
| Forwards: | Cano, Lucumi, Elias, Arias, Isaac, Marquinhos |
Cerro Porteno team news
For Cerro Porteño, Bruno Valdez and Lucas Quintana are both unavailable as they recover from cruciate ligament tears.
Cerro Porteno predicted XI: Jean; Benitez, Baez, Brock, Arzamendia; Carrascal, Da Motta; Iturbe, Carrizo, Dominguez; Churin.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Martínez, Jean, Miers |
| Defenders: | Benítez, Melgarejo, Brock, Morel, Rivas, Arzamendia, Núñez, Vargas, De Jesús, Álvarez |
| Midfielders: | Carrascal, Giménez, Carrizo, Bobadilla, Viera, Da Motta, Fariña, Olmedo, Peralta, Gavilán |
| Forwards: | Romero, Domínguez, Iturbe, Riveros, Churín, Oviedo, Portillo, Fernández |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 26/04/24 | Cerro Porteño 0 - 0 Fluminense | Copa Libertadores |
| 04/08/21 | Fluminense 1 - 0 Cerro Porteño | Copa Libertadores |
| 14/07/21 | Cerro Porteño 0 - 2 Fluminense | Copa Libertadores |
| 19/11/09 | Fluminense 2 - 1 Cerro Porteño | Copa Sudamericana |
| 12/11/09 | Cerro Porteño 0 - 1 Fluminense | Copa Sudamericana |