The idea of CBF was to swap the current two spots in the preliminary second phase of the Libertadores for one more in the group stage via Brasileirão. OneFootball VideosCurrently there are five direct to the group stage of the tournament: the first four of the Brasileirão + the champion of the Copa do Brasil. What happened in 2024, when future champion Botafogo eliminated Red Bull Bragantino in the third and final preliminary phase. Current situation via BrasileirãoFlamengo, Palmeiras, Cruzeiro and Mirassol are the teams that have secured a spot in the group stage of the next Libertadores. Botafogo and Bahia would enter the tournament from the preliminary second phase.