After 32 years, São Paulo's dominance in the Libertadores set to end | OneFootball

For the first time since 1993, São Paulo will no longer be among the Brazilian clubs with the most Libertadores titles. Champions in 1992, 1993, and 2005, the Tricolor remained at the top of the national ranking for 32 years, being for a long time the only three-time champion of the tournament among the country's teams.

The achievement of the third championship in 2005 placed São Paulo in an isolated position. For years, it was the main Brazilian representative in the continental competition, a symbol of excellence and consistency in the South American scene. Over time, however, other giants began to match the feat: Santos reached the third title in 2011, Grêmio in 2017, Palmeiras in 2021, and Flamengo in 2022.

Even so, São Paulo continued sharing the leadership of the Libertadores title ranking among Brazilians. This historic mark, however, will be surpassed this season. The final of the 2025 edition, which will pit Palmeiras against Flamengo, will ensure that one of the two becomes a four-time champion – the first in Brazil to reach this mark, leaving the Tricolor behind.

Besides ending São Paulo's hegemony, the decision between Palmeiras and Flamengo also symbolizes the recent dominance of Brazilian football in the Libertadores. With both teams qualified, the tournament will have its seventh final between national clubs, being the fifth in six years. Except for 2023, all editions between 2020 and 2025 had exclusively Brazilian finals.

Another important milestone is that Brazil will surpass Argentina in the number of Libertadores victories. Currently, both countries have 25 titles each, but the 2025 champion will make the country stand alone in the lead with 26 trophies.

The grand final will be held on November 29, at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru. The time will still be confirmed by Conmebol.

Brazilian Libertadores Titles

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