The possibility of seeing Liga MX teams competing in the Copa Libertadores once again has sparked the excitement of millions of Mexican and Latino fans in the United States. For years, the South American tournament was considered one of the most attractive scenarios for Mexican clubs, both because of the level of soccer and the enormous rivalry generated against historic teams from Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
Now, everything points to the fact that the return could be closer than ever.
Return in 2027
According to information revealed by journalist Luis Castillo, of La Octava Sports, Liga MX clubs will once again compete in the Copa Libertadores starting in 2027.
Although so far there has been no official announcement from CONMEBOL, the Mexican Soccer Federation or Liga MX, the news has gained momentum.
This follows the announcement that TelevisaUnivision has acquired the rights to broadcast the tournament in the United States for the period from 2027 to 2030.
This move has been interpreted by many fans and analysts as a clear sign that Mexican soccer could return to the most important club tournament in South America.
In addition, Club América was reportedly one of the main promoters of this initiative.
Due to its media and commercial weight both in Mexico and among the Hispanic community in the United States.
The return could be closer than ever
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The departure of Mexican teams from the Copa Libertadores occurred in 2016.
At the time, the main problem was the clash of schedules between CONMEBOL and CONCACAF.
For 2017, the Copa Libertadores modified its format and extended its competition dates
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This further complicated the participation of Mexican clubs.
Mexico’s historic Libertadores moments
The Mexican Soccer Federation then explained that it was impossible to accommodate the calendar without affecting Liga MX and the Concachampions.
This tournament has become a priority because it awards tickets to the Club World Cup.
The last participation of Liga MX teams in the Copa Libertadores took place in 2016.
Pumas reached the quarterfinals, Toluca was eliminated in the round of 16 and Puebla also represented Mexico in that edition.
A year earlier, Tigres came very close to making history by reaching the final.
Although it ended up losing against River Plate in Argentina.
Despite never having won the tournament, Mexican clubs have had memorable performances.
Cruz Azul was a finalist in 2001 against Boca Juniors.
Chivas reached the final in 2010 against Internacional de Porto Alegre and Tigres did the same in 2015 against River Plate.
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