The project normally starts after the club win the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or the Copa do Brasil (which qualify their winner to compete in the following year's Copa Libertadores), and the clubs usually spend large sums of money to win the Copa Libertadores. In 1998, Vasco da Gama spent US$10 million to win the competition, and in 1998, Palmeiras, managed by Luiz Felipe Scolari, brought Júnior Baiano among other players, and won the Copa Libertadores 1999.
The project usually begins after a club wins Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Copa do Brasil, allowing them to participate in the following year's Copa Libertadores. Clubs often invest substantial funds for Copa Libertadores victories. In 1998, Vasco da Gama spent US$10 million on winning the competition, and in 1998, Palmeiras, managed by Luiz Felipe Scolari, recruited Júnior Baiano and other players, ultimately securing victory in Copa Libertadores.