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2025 Libertadores Champion Secures Spot in the Intercontinental Cup

FIFA announced, this Wednesday (10), the dates for the 2025 Intercontinental Cup matches. The tournament’s first game will take place on Sunday (14), featuring Pyramids (EGY) against Auckland City (AUS). In addition, the champion of the Libertadores will begin their journey in the competition on December 10, facing Cruz Azul (MEX).

Flamengo, Palmeiras, and São Paulo are the three Brazilian teams that can still participate in the Intercontinental Cup. That’s because these teams have qualified for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores and, therefore, can secure a spot in the tournament if they win the title. It’s worth noting that PSG (FRA) is already confirmed in the final, as they were the champions of the 2024/25 Champions League.

What are the matches for the 2025 Intercontinental Cup?

Can the Intercontinental Cup impact the final stretch of the Brasileirão?

With the possible presence of a Brazilian team in the Intercontinental Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has moved up the end of the Brasileirão. Thus, the championship, which was originally scheduled to end on December 21, will now conclude on the 7th of the same month. Flamengo is currently leading the competition and did not approve of the calendar change, but was unable to reverse the decision.

Who will Flamengo face in the Libertadores?

Dreaming of a spot in the Intercontinental Cup, Flamengo continues its quest for the Libertadores title. Having qualified for the quarterfinals, Filipe Luís’s team will face Estudiantes (ARG). The first match will be on September 18 at Maracanã, while the decisive game will be on the 25th of the same month in Argentina.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

While waiting for the Libertadores to return, Flamengo remains focused on the Brazilian Championship. Filipe Luís’s team will take the field this Sunday (14) to face Juventude at 4pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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