Mirassol, A Tiny Brazilian Club Faces Relegation at Home, the Last 16 Abroad
Mirassol Futebol Clube, a small club from São Paulo, has reached the round of 16 in the Copa Libertadores despite struggling in the Brazilian league. Currently sitting in the relegation zone, Mirassol faces a challenging tie against Ecuador's LDU Quito, a team with significant continental experience. The situation presents a dilemma for the club as it balances its aspirations in the Libertadores with the urgent need to avoid relegation.
- ▪Mirassol is currently 18th in the Brazilian league, fighting against relegation.
- ▪The club advanced to the Copa Libertadores round of 16 after finishing level with LDU Quito in their group.
- ▪LDU Quito plays home games at a high altitude in Quito, which poses challenges for visiting teams.
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Sports Mirassol, A Tiny Brazilian Club Faces Relegation at Home, the Last 16 Abroad By Oliver Mason · June 4, 2026 · 4 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. Brazil · Sport Key Facts —The draw: Mirassol, a small São Paulo-state club in its first continental campaign, meets Ecuador’s LDU Quito in the Copa Libertadores round of 16. —The split lives: At home in the Brazilian league, Mirassol sits 18th, in the relegation zone. —The history: The two clubs finished level in their group on every measure — 12 points, four wins, two losses, plus-three goal difference — with LDU taking first on a tiebreaker.
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