GOLAZONEWSContinental finals impact 2027 Libertadores qualification
- Palmeiras is set to face Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores final.
- A Palmeiras victory could expand Brazil's Libertadores qualification to the top six.
- Atlético-MG reached the Copa Sudamericana final by defeating Montevideo City Torque.
The final lineups for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana are set, determining how qualification spots for the 2027 Libertadores will be distributed via the Brasileirão. Palmeiras, led by Abel Ferreira, will compete against Estudiantes for the continental title.
Should Palmeiras emerge as champions, the fifth-placed team in the Brasileirão would earn a direct spot in the Libertadores group stage, with the sixth-placed team entering the preliminary rounds. Under current standings, this would see Fluminense qualify for the competition.
Elsewhere, Atlético-MG has advanced to the Copa Sudamericana final after overcoming Montevideo City Torque. This appearance offers the club a chance to move past their 2025 continental final defeat to Lanús, which was decided by penalties and subsequently hindered the club's planning and qualification for the Libertadores.