👏 Mirassol clinch 2026 Libertadores spot in debut Série A season | OneFootball

November 20, 2025, is already marked in the history of Brazilian football.

This Thursday, Mirassol - in its first season in Serie A - mathematically secured its spot in the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores.

Flamengo, Palmeiras, and Cruzeiro were already guaranteed spots in next season's Libertadores.

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The Lion didn't even take the field, but with the victory of Corinthians over São Paulo, the team from the interior of São Paulo can no longer be overtaken by the "state co-brothers," as well as RB Bragantino (all three outside the G-7). 

Here's the explanation: Mirassol is in fourth place with 60 points and can no longer be overtaken by Massa Bruta, Timão, or Tricolor do Morumbi, all with 45 points, with 12 points still in play.

In other words, with four rounds to spare, Mirassol became the first "rookie" of the Brasileirão's points system era (since 2003) to qualify for the Libertadores.

Initially, the Lion is guaranteed in the qualifying phases (before the group stage) of the continental tournament, but who can doubt this team led by coach Rafael Guanaes?

With the goal of finishing the 2025 Brasileirão in the G-5, which would secure a direct spot in the group stage, Mirassol still plays against Ceará (home), Vitória (away), Vasco (away), and Flamengo (home).

Botafogo (55 points), Fluminense (54 points), and Bahia (53 points) are Mirassol's main rivals in the fight for this spot in the continental tournament's group stage.

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