Mirassol make history, secure Libertadores spot in debut Série A season

November 20, 2025 is already marked in the history of Brazilian football.

This Thursday, Mirassol – in its first season in Série A – has mathematically secured a spot in the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores .

– Friday, 21 November 2025

The Leão didn’t even have to take the field, but with the Corinthians victory over São Paulo , the team from the interior of São Paulo state can no longer be overtaken by their “state co-brothers,” nor by RB Bragantino (all three outside the G-7).

Here’s the explanation: Mirassol is in fourth place with 60 points and can no longer be caught by Massa Bruta, Timão , or Tricolor do Morumbi, all with 45 points, with 12 points still up for grabs.

In other words, with four rounds to spare, Mirassol became the first “rookie” of the Brasileirão’s points system era (since 2003) to qualify for the Libertadores .

For now, Leão is guaranteed a spot in the qualifying rounds (before the group stage) of the continental tournament, but who can doubt this team led by coach Rafael Guanaes?

With the goal of finishing the 2025 Brasileirão in the G-5, which would secure a direct spot in the group stage, Mirassol still faces Ceará (home), Vitória (away), Vasco (away), and Flamengo (home).

Botafogo (55 points), Fluminense (54 points), and Bahia (53 points) are Mirassol’s main rivals in the fight for that group stage spot in the continental tournament.

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