The struggle to reach the Round of 16 in the continental tournament can hinge on a handful of tiebreaking rules that come into play when teams finish level on points.
The Libertadores Cup 2023 is entering the early phase, with several clubs battling for the final available spots in the prestigious continental competition. Once the preliminary stage clears, the group phase begins, and the tiebreak criteria are already spelled out to determine who advances in case of a tie.
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What are the tie-breaker criteria in the group stage of the 2023 Copa Libertadores?
Under Conmebol regulations, five tiebreak criteria come into play if two or more clubs finish the group stage tied on points. These criteria determine which teams advance to the round of 16 and how positions are settled when the standings are not clear-cut.
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- The first criterion is the larger goal difference. The goal difference equals goals scored minus goals conceded.
- If the goal difference is tied, the team with more goals scored advances.
- If the tie persists, the team with a higher number of away goals scored is favored.
- If needed, the team with the better position in the Conmebol Club Ranking as of December 9, 2022, takes precedence.
- In the final stage, a lottery may be used to determine the order of advancement.
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