Atlético-MG can boost Copa Sul-Americana windfall; see how | OneFootball

The decisive stretch of the Copa Sudamericana represents a sporting and financial opportunity for Atlético-MG. The club has already secured a significant prize payout for its campaign and can increase the amount earned if it reaches the final.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Atlético-MG has accumulated US$ 3.38 million (R$ 17.6 million) in prize money through the semifinals. The amount puts Galo in third place among the four clubs still remaining in the competition.

Atlético-MG is close to the leaders

Vasco leads the way with US$ 3.87 million (R$ 20.2 million), followed by Montevideo City Torque with US$ 3.73 million (R$ 19.5 million). Atlético-MG has US$ 3.38 million (R$ 17.6 million).

The gap to Vasco is US$ 490,000 (R$ 2.6 million), while the difference to Montevideo City Torque is US$ 350,000 (R$ 1.8 million). The figures take into account the prize money accumulated from the stages reached in the competition.

Runner-up secures another US$ 2.5 million

Conmebol pays an additional US$ 2.5 million (R$ 13 million) to the runner-up. If it loses the final, Atlético-MG will add that amount to the US$ 3.38 million already guaranteed, reaching US$ 5.88 million (R$ 30.7 million).

Title could take Galo to US$ 13.38 million

The Copa Sudamericana champion will receive an additional US$ 10 million (R$ 52.2 million). With the title, Atlético-MG will add that amount to the US$ 3.38 million already guaranteed and could reach a total of US$ 13.38 million (R$ 69.8 million) in prize money.

Title secures a Libertadores spot

In addition to the prize, the champion secures a place in the group stage of the 2027 Copa Libertadores and in the Recopa Sudamericana. For the Belo Horizonte club, the title would also boost continental revenue and guarantee an international schedule next season.

With US$ 3.38 million already secured, the team coached by Eduardo Domínguez enters the semifinals close to the financial leaders of the Copa Sudamericana. A place in the final would already bring another prize payout, while the title could raise the total amount to US$ 13.38 million.

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