Flamengo miss budget target in Copa do Brasil after Atlético-MG exit | OneFootball

After the elimination, Flamengo missed out on around R$ 15 million compared to the established goal

Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0, but ended up being eliminated from the Copa do Brasil on penalties last Wednesday (06). With the early exit in the round of 16, the red-and-black team did not achieve its sporting and financial goal, which was to reach at least the semifinals.

That's because, at the beginning of the year, Flamengo set a minimum goal of reaching the final four teams in the Copa do Brasil — as had happened in the previous three seasons. However, Mengão left the competition in the round of 16, with a prize of R$ 5.9 million. Had they advanced as planned, they would have received around R$ 20 million.

HOW MUCH DID FLAMENGO EARN LAST YEAR?

In 2024, Flamengo defeated Atlético-MG itself in the final of the Copa do Brasil and achieved impressive prize amounts in the highest-paying competition in the country. The red-and-black team, already led by Filipe Luís, pocketed R$ 93 million throughout the campaign.

WHAT'S THE COMPARISON?

AND THE SPORTING LOSS?

In addition to not reaching the financial target, Flamengo also suffered a sporting loss, as they lose a title to compete for in 2025. The red-and-black team had reached the final in the last three seasons, winning the Copa do Brasil twice. Finally, Mengão had a history of reaching the quarterfinals since 2016.

WHAT NOW, FLAMENGO?

Now, Flamengo remains focused on the next commitments of the season, with the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Copa Libertadores still in play. The team led by Filipe Luís returns to the field this Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Mirassol, at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

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