Pay up, CONMEBOL! Flamengo earn millions for Libertadores quarters | OneFootball

Flamengo has already received R$ 38 million in prizes in the Libertadores

Flamengo defeated Internacional 2-0 on Wednesday (20) at Estádio Beira-Rio and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. In addition to securing a spot in another phase of the continental tournament, the red-black team pocketed an additional R$ 9.3 million in prizes.

In the first phase, Flamengo received $3.99 million (R$ 21.85 million at the current exchange rate). Additionally, the team led by Filipe Luís also earned $1.25 million (R$ 6.8 million) for qualifying for the round of 16. Finally, for securing a spot in the quarterfinals, Mengão pocketed an additional $1.7 million (R$ 9.3 million), totaling R$ 38 million.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

In the 27th minute of the first half, Samuel Lino received the ball on the left, entered the area, and finished. Rochet palmed the ball, and it rebounded to Gonzalo Plata. The Ecuadorian striker gave a classy pass to Arrascaeta, who shot and sent the ball to the back of the net, opening the scoring. Finally, Pedro scored the second goal, giving the final score.

AND NOW, FLAMENGO?

Thus, with the qualification, Flamengo already has a defined opponent and will face Estudiantes (ARG). In this way, if the team manages to overcome the Argentine team, the red-black team will receive an additional $2.3 million (R$ 12.6 million at the current exchange rate).

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo sets the Copa Libertadores aside and focuses on the Brazilian Championship. The red-black team takes the field next Monday (25), against Vitória, at Maracanã, at 9 PM (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 21st round of the national tournament.

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