the possible rivals in the playoffs and what will happen if they do not reach the group stage

The coronation of Velez of Gustavo Quinteros as champion of the Professional League he celebrated her Boca with clenched fists. It is that the team Fernando Gago achieved qualification for the Copa Libertadores 2025. Thus he avoided the burden of accumulating two consecutive seasons without playing in the top continental tournament. Of course, it will do so from the Preliminary Phase 2which will force them to overcome two direct elimination instances to get among the best 32 teams on the continent.

An important point for Boca: if it passes the first crossing it will ensure at least – in case of defeat – to continue in the South American Cup. But if it loses in Phase 2 it will have no more international competition in 2025, except for the blessed Club World Cup which will be held in the United States between June and July, and where it will meet Bayern Munich, Benfica y Auckland City.

Although there are still some quotas that remain to be defined in the coming days, most of the countries have already defined their classifications for the Copa Libertadores. And one of the heavy ones that will have to go through, like Boca, the previous instance is Corinthiansan old enemy of many continental battles.

He Timao who directs Ramon Diazwhich at times flirted with relegation in 2024, won many consecutive victories and at the last minute won the place in the Brazilian.

Other top rivals for Gago’s team could be Lima Alliance (Peru), Independent Santa Fe (Colombia) and Cerro Porteño (Paraguay). The Guaraní team has a recent acquaintance in the history of Boca, since Diego Martinez He took over as the new coach in the last few hours.

Those that can also put Xeneize in trouble are the Ecuadorian teams. The thing is Barcelona has its history in Conmebol and The National It has its stadium in Quito at more than 3,000 meters above sea level.

Venezuela: Central University (Phase 2) and Monagas.

In the last hours, CONMEBOL announced the official date to carry out the draw for the preliminary phases of the Copa Libertadores 2025.

Through a statement, he confirmed that it will be next Thursday, December 19, starting at 12 (Argentine time). Boca will start from the second phase of the three possible ones.