🏆 Pre-Libertadores kicks off this Tuesday, check out the fixtures and draw | OneFootball

The 67th edition of the Copa Libertadores da América kicks off this Tuesday, marking the beginning of the journey towards Eternal Glory in 2026.

The preliminary phase of the competition will feature three opening matches, with both traditional clubs and newcomers vying for a spot in the group stage.

The first game takes place at 9:30 PM, between The Strongest and Deportivo Táchira.

In this first phase, the spotlight is on the debuts of Juventud from Uruguay and 2 de Mayo from Paraguay.

The Paraguayan team, based on the border with Brazil, earned its historic spot as the runner-up of the national cup and will face the traditional Alianza Lima, who are making their 32nd appearance.

Meanwhile, Juventud will go up against Universidad Católica from Ecuador.

The Brazilian clubs in the Libertadores playoffs, Bahia and Botafogo, will only enter the competition in the second phase, scheduled for the weeks of January 18 and 25, and are already keeping an eye on their possible paths.

Bahia, who will face the Chilean side O'Higgins, could have a rematch against The Strongest if the Bolivians advance.

If Botafogo gets past Nacional de Potosí from Bolivia in the second phase, the Rio club will fight for a spot in the group stage against the winner of Barcelona de Guayaquil and Argentinos Juniors.

The draw also suggests a possible Peruvian derby in the next phase, should Alianza Lima confirm their favoritism against the Paraguayan newcomer.

Check out the matchups for the 1st phase (First leg - Second leg)

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