Tonight the draw for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores will be held, the prestigious competition of South American clubs. The ceremony will take place in the city of Luque, Paraguay, home of Conmebol, at 8 PM local time in Argentina. The presence of six Argentine teams is expected in this new edition.
Among the confirmed Argentine teams participating in this Copa Libertadores are Racing, Vélez, Estudiantes de La Plata, Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero, River, and Talleres from Córdoba. Each qualified through different pathways, either through titles in various local competitions or through their performance in the last season.
Brazil will be the country with the most representation in the competition, with a total of seven participating teams. This confirms the dominance that Brazilian teams have had at the continental level in recent years, winning the last six editions of the Copa Libertadores.
The teams were distributed into four pots for the draw of the 2025 Copa Libertadores, with several standout teams in each. It is worth mentioning that this group stage promises to be highly competitive, with renowned teams that have rich histories in the South American competition. Fans are eager to find out how the groups will be formed and what exciting matchups this new edition will bring. Tonight begins to unveil the path that the teams will take in pursuit of lifting the coveted Copa Libertadores trophy.