G6 can become G7, G8 or even G9; understand

Brasileirão 2024 heading towards the final stretch, at the same time that the Copa do Brasil, Libertadores and Sudamericana disputes are also close to defining their champions.

The result of these three competitions, in fact, could have direct impacts on Series A, which could see the competition’s G6 become G7, G8 or even G9, depending on the results of the other disputes at stake.

At this moment, before the definitions of the other competitions, the G6 of the Brasileirão is made up of: Botafogo, Palmeiras, Fortaleza, Flamengo, São Paulo and Internacional. In the current scenario, the top four places guarantee a direct place in the group stage of Libertadores 2025.

The fifth and sixth placed teams, currently São Paulo and Internacional, would be classified for the preliminary stages of next season’s continental competition.

Brasileirão: how Libertadores can affect the G6

The first competition that could change the current configuration of the Brasileirão is the Libertadores itself. Botafogo and Atlético-MG are the current Brazilian competitors for the title.

Botafogo beat Peñarol 5-0, at Engenhão, in the first leg, and secured a place in the final. Just like Galo, who beat River Plate 3-0 at Arena MRV, and also took an important step towards reaching the final.

It is worth remembering that the Libertadores title guarantees a direct place for the champion for the edition of the competition in 2025. Therefore, in the event of a title for Botafogo, the current leader of the Brasileirão, the Rio team would guarantee a place via the Libertadores and would automatically open the G7 in the Series THE.

In the case of Galo’s title, the scenario is more complex. Atlético-MG is currently 9th in the Brasileirão and would need to move up positions to expand the G6 of the competition.

Brasileirão: how the Brazilian Cup could affect the G6

Next, the final of the Copa do Brasil, between Flamengo and Atlético-MG, could also directly affect the G6 Brasileirão.

If Flamengo, currently 4th in Série A, wins the Copa do Brasil title over Galo and, in addition, remains among the top placed in the Brasileirão, the dispute for points would open up another place for the Libertadores of the year coming.

This is because the Copa do Brasil title also guarantees a direct place in the national tournament in 2025. Therefore, in the case of titles for Botafogo, in the Libertadores, and Flamengo, in the Copa do Brasil, the G6 of the Brasileirão would become G8.

In the case of Atlético-MG’s title in the Copa do Brasil, the same point made regarding the eventual final of this year’s Libertadores is valid: Galo would also have to move up positions in the Brasileirão to expand the competition’s G6.

Brasileirão: how the South American Championship could affect the G6

Finally, this year’s South American competition could also have direct impacts on the G6 Brasileirão. If Cruzeiro, currently 8th in Série A, is the Sula champion, there is the possibility of a possible G9 in the Brasileirão.

As in the cases of Libertadores and Copa do Brasil, winning the Sul-Americana also guarantees a direct place in Liberta 2025.

This would happen in the event of Botafogo winning the Libertadores title; Flamengo’s title in the Copa do Brasil; and title of the Raposa da Sul-Americana, as long as these teams also remain positioned at the top of the Brasileirão table.