CBF plan for pre-Libertadores meets Conmebol resistance | OneFootball

Proposal seeks to exchange two pre-Libertadores spots for direct entry into the group stage

The Conmebol has not yet accepted the proposal presented by the CBF to change the path of Brazilian clubs in the Libertadores. The Brazilian entity wants to exchange the two preliminary phase spots for direct qualification to the group stage.

According to Conmebol's assessment, the suggestion tends to displease the other nine affiliated federations. Moreover, the change would create obstacles for the current format of the continental tournament.

Currently, two clubs from Brazil, usually the fifth and sixth place in the Brasileirão, enter the Libertadores starting from the second phase. However, the CBF advocates restructuring to ease the national football calendar.

In this context, the Brazilian confederation also proposes reducing the number of dates for state championships. Additionally, it aims to reformulate the format of the Copa do Brasil.

WHAT WOULD CHANGE WITH THE NEW SPOT DISTRIBUTION?

With the change, Brazilian clubs that currently compete in the pre-Libertadores would debut only in the group stage, in April. In practice, this change would reduce the teams' workload at the beginning of the season, especially during the period when state championships are still ongoing.

WILL CBF INSIST ON THE PROPOSAL?

Despite the resistance, the CBF continues to push for the change. This Friday (19), President Samir Xaud is leading a delegation to Paraguay to discuss the matter directly at the Conmebol headquarters.

The entity believes that the change will bring benefits to the clubs' planning. Additionally, Samir Xaud promised to present the national calendar for 2026 in the coming weeks.

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