The Liga ratified the criteria for distributing international berths

The debate over the format of Argentine football once again drew attention in the Liga Profesional, but this time the focus shifted to qualification for the cups. Cristian Malaspina, president of Argentinos Juniors and general secretary of the AFA, confirmed that there will be no changes to the distribution of berths for the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana.

What was resolved in the Liga Profesional

The ratification came after the issue was discussed at the Executive Committee meeting of the Liga Profesional. According to the confirmed information, the current system for distributing the international places will remain in force.

Cristian Malaspina confirmed that the current system for distributing berths for the Copa Libertadores and the Sudamericana will remain in force.

The decision comes in a climate of major institutional review, with several changes being debated for upcoming competitions. In that context, the continuity of the berth system appears as a sign of stability in one of the most sensitive points of the competitive calendar.

A debate that goes hand in hand with other changes

The Liga meeting was not limited to that point. In recent days, other reforms linked to the championship and the overall organization of Argentine football have also been discussed, as part of a broader reordering process.Among the topics that have shaped the recent agenda are:

• the debate over the number of teams in Primera División;
• the rejection of reducing from 30 to 20 clubs;
• and the changes planned for 2027, which include the permanent arrival of semi-automated VAR.

Within that framework, the resolution on international berths provides a concrete certainty: for now, the race to qualify for the cups will continue to be decided by the current mechanism.

The weight of international qualification

For clubs in Primera, the annual table and access to CONMEBOL tournaments are usually one of the main objectives of each season. That is why any change in the way those places are distributed tends to have an immediate impact on sporting planning.This time, at least on that front, the answer was clear: there will be no changes. The Liga Profesional kept the current criteria and left firmly in place the system that will continue to shape the race for the Libertadores and the Sudamericana.