Vasco and the Libertadores race: Has their path just got easier? | OneFootball

The qualification of Palmeiras and Flamengo for the final of the Copa Libertadores was celebrated by many clubs in Brazil, and Vasco is one of them. The “green and yellow” continental final paves the way for more spots in the Libertadores via the Brazilian Championship, which directly benefits the Cruz-Maltino in their surge in the competition.

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All-Brazilian final could turn the G-6 into a G-7

The rule is clear: since both Libertadores finalists are also at the top of the Brasileirão table (1st and 2nd place), they “pull” the qualification zone down. The G-4, which grants a direct spot in the group stage, should become a G-5, and the G-6 (spot in the Libertadores qualifiers) should become a G-7.

This extra spot would only not be opened if the Libertadores champion finished the Brasileirão outside the G-4, a scenario currently considered impossible, since both teams have more than a 12-point lead over the 5th place.

Copa do Brasil could open up a G-8 and help Vasco even more

The scenario for Vasco could get even better. The Brasileirão could have up to a G-8. For that to happen, the Copa do Brasil champion would also need to qualify for the Libertadores via the Brasileirão. The other semifinalists are Cruzeiro and Fluminense, who are currently in the G-6. Not to mention that the Giant of the Hill could win the competition themselves and completely ignore these scenarios.

Vasco could achieve a historic qualification – Photo: Dikran Sahagian/Vasco

Vasco’s distance to the qualification zone drops

With 42 points and in 8th place, Vasco sees the fight for the Libertadores becoming more realistic. The gap to 6th and 7th place, rivals Fluminense and Botafogo respectively, is just 5 points. The dream, which was once just to escape relegation, now turns into a concrete goal in the final stretch of the season.

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