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Santos went to B in Brazil: Boca is one of the BIG 7 in South America that was never relegated

The historic Brasileirao club finished 17th and fell to the second category for the first time in its history.

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He Santos of Brazil lost 2-1 against Fortaleza, finished 17th in the Brasileirao and was relegated to the Second Division for the first time in history. The historic club of San Pablo ceased to be part of the list of South American clubs that never went to relegation: now, there are seven giants who have never stepped foot in the second category. And that select list is headed by Boca.

Which South American teams were never relegated?

In addition to Xeneize, the other greats that never relegated are Flamengo (Brazil), San Pablo (Brazil), Peñarol (Uruguay), Nacional (Uruguay), Atlético Nacional (Colombia) and Colo Colo (Chile).

What is the Brasileirao format like?

In Brazil, 20 teams play, all against all, in a 38-date tournament. The last four of the standings are relegated. And the vast majority play for places to qualify for both the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana.

What other teams in the world have never been relegated?

Boca Juniors, Nacional, Peñarol, Flamengo, San Pablo, Atlético Nacional and Colo Colo They never descended. But neither did other greats like Olimpia (Paraguay), Cerro Porteño (Paraguay), Millonarios (Colombia), Independiente Santa Fe (Colombia), Pumas (Mexico), Cruz Azul (Mexico), Chivas (Mexico), América (Mexico), Celtic (Scotland), Barcelona (Spain), Real Madrid (Spain), Inter (Italy), PSG (France), PSV (Netherlands), Feyenoord (Netherlands), Ajax (Netherlands), Porto (Portugal) and Benfica (Portugal).

Which Argentine greats went to B?

Of the so-called 5 big teams in Argentina, they were relegated San Lorenzo (1981), Racing (1983), River (2011) and Independiente (2013). Boca is the only one of the big five that has never stepped foot in the second category.

Which Brazilian teams will play in Sudamericana 2023?

Athletico Paranaense, Internacional de Porto Alegre, Fortaleza, Cuiaba, Corinthians and Cruzeiro These are the six Brazilian teams that will play in the 2024 Copa Sudamericana. Will any of them be rivals of Boca?

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