Watch Copa Libertadores Draw: Schedule and Pots Explained
All around the world, fans are eagerly looking forward to the draws for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana! The prestigious CONMEBOL tournaments, featuring some of the best teams in the West, will take place from mid-September to December, which is equally exciting news. This comprehensive guide covers the draws, including how to watch, the complete schedule, and the composition of the pots.
The significance of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana is immense.
Historical Context
Launched in 1960, the Copa Libertadores is considered the highest level of club competition in South American football. It has hosted the best teams and players the continent has to offer. Unlike Europe, here we have the Copa Sudamericana, a 2002 tournament that also serves as a springboard for exposing clubs’ potential and, consequently, entering the international football map.
The implications for clubs and players are significant.
Doing well in these tournaments could change the perception of the clubs and players regarded at the top level, and it can really improve both sales potential and marketability. Teams are also competing for a place in the FIFA Club World Cup, which gives them extra motivation for their performances.
How to Watch the Draws
Broadcast Details
Soccer fans can follow the draws for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana on different television and streaming services. As a result, CONMEBOL has signed partnership deals with various media channels for live broadcasting of events all around the world.
Online Streaming
If you’re a fan of online torrents, you can also watch the draws live on the official CONMEBOL digital platforms, like Youtube and their website. Such acts enable fans to stream the events live and on-demand, whether they are at home or on the go.
Schedule of the Draws
Date and time
Fans are waiting for the draws to take place on a specific date. We will announce the draw times closer to the events to accommodate global viewers and avoid disrupting different time zones.
Event Format
CONMEBOL officials will specify the format for the draw events, which will include an initial introduction prior to assemblies and the actual draw. We present each pot individually, reveal the teams, and then play them in groups or games, as illustrated below:
The pots’ composition
Pot Allocation Criteria
We place the teams into different pots based on their performance in domestic leagues and past international competitions. It’s one way of gathering all the strongest and up-and-coming teams for different groups in order to achieve the competitive integrity of the tournaments.
Detailed Breakdown
Copa Libertadores Pots
- Pot 1: These are the highest-ranked teams that are set to join after advancing earlier in the competition, usually including the titleholder, the leading clubs from the top-ranked associations, and the best teams from the previous campaign.
- Pot 2: Teams will be in good domestic form and have performed well in past tournaments.
- Pot 3: (average)—these are good teams, but they might not perform as well as those in Pot 1 or Pot 2;
- Pot 4: Qualifies through other means, such as playoff victories or league position in lower leagues
Copa Sudamericana Pots
- The teams from the best-ranked associations and the holders will compete in Pot 1. Pot 1:
- Pot 2: Clubs with higher coefficient rankings and excellent recent domestic performance
- Pot 3: Teams participating in the group stage that have advanced through the league pot, or (EURO winners/RU league runners-up).
- Pot 4: Teams ranked as minnows, who start in lower league positions or qualification rounds.
Analysis of the Probable Mismatches
High-Profile Clashes
They say the draw will bring some potential blockbusters to the early stages of the tournaments, with these top teams from Pot 1 likely to have at least one high-level team from Pots 2 through 4 there to pose serious challenges on the pitch. Both of those could create fireworks on the group stages.
Dark horses and underdogs
Like this one, there will always be a draw that benefits dark horses and underdogs. The teams from Pot 3 and Pot 4 will be hungry to take advantage of this and hope to cause upsets leading to truly interesting and high-adrenaline-based tournaments.
Conclusion
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