Mirassol Clinches Libertadores Spot as G-5 Race Tightens and Atlético-MG Chases Sula Title

Overview

• Mirassol is officially in the 2026 Copa Libertadores and now must comply with CONMEBOL club-licensing rules, including operating a women’s team, meeting a 20,000-seat minimum for knockout matches, and playing within 140 km of an international airport.
• Fifth-placed Botafogo hosts Grêmio at Nilton Santos with qualification in its hands after a comeback win lifted its G-5 projection; a victory would confirm at least a Libertadores place via the G-7.
• Fluminense gained ground by defeating Flamengo and visits Palmeiras with Renê suspended and Thiago Silva and Lucho Acosta preserved, as the club pushes to enter the G-5.
• Bahia’s G-5 probability fell sharply after a 3–2 home loss to Fortaleza; the team seeks recovery against Vasco at Fonte Nova.
• Atlético-MG faces Lanús today in the Copa Sul-Americana final in Assunção, while the Copa Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Flamengo is set for November 29 in Lima.