The Liga Futve is charging toward the Clausura championship showdown, with Carabobo FC and Deportivo Táchira clinching the two berths.
But that’s not the only news; the clubs representing Venezuela in next year’s Copa Sudamericana have already been announced.
Four Venezuelan sides have locked in places for the 2027 CONMEBOL Sudamericana: Academia Puerto Cabello, Portuguesa FC, Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV FC) and Estudiantes de Mérida.
How did Futve teams earn their Sudamericana berths? What will their March clash reveal about Venezuela’s continental prospects?
Academia Puerto Cabello earned its ticket as the 2026 Apertura runner‑up, while Portuguesa FC, UCV FC and Estudiantes de Mérida qualified via their positions in the cumulative Futve table.
These clubs will start in the tournament’s first stage, a single‑leg knockout with home‑away draws set by CONMEBOL. In my view, this format gives the underdogs a real shot.
The opening round is slated for March 2027, giving the sides a chance to reach the group phase. The draw, determining pairings, is planned for mid‑December 2026 in Paraguay.
With the Sudamericana slots settled, all eyes now turn to the Futve clubs vying for the coveted Clausura title.