Gazeta Esportiva.com
·18 Desember 2025
Botafogo and Bahia discover 2026 Libertadores qualifier rivals

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·18 Desember 2025

The draw for the first and second phases of the 2026 Copa Libertadores – held this Thursday – determined the paths for Brazilian teams in the preliminary stage. Botafogo and Bahia will face important challenges to secure a spot in the group stage.
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Botafogo will face the representative from Bolivia in the second phase, in a match that promises to be balanced. If they advance, the team from Rio de Janeiro will face the winner of the duel between a representative from Ecuador and Argentinos Juniors.
Meanwhile, Bahia will go up against O’Higgins from Chile. If they secure the classification, the Tricolor will face the winner of the match between Tolima and the winner of the game between a representative from Bolivia and Deportivo Táchira from Venezuela.
The dates for all matches will be announced by Conmebol later.
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