Flamengo lead Libertadores prize money haul; see | OneFootball

The decisive stretch of the South American competitions also represents a battle for multimillion-dollar sums. The eight semifinalists in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana have already secured significant prize money, even before the finalists are decided.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Flamengo sits at the top among the four remaining clubs, with US$ 9.61 million (R$ 50.1 million at the current exchange rate) accumulated through the Copa Libertadores semifinals.

Palmeiras comes right behind with US$ 9.27 million (R$ 48.1 million), while Estudiantes and Fluminense have US$ 8.93 million (R$ 46.5 million) each. The amounts include prize money for the stages reached and performance in the group stage.

Palmeiras comes right behind

Flamengo and Palmeiras are separated by US$ 340,000 (R$ 1.7 million). Estudiantes and Fluminense have US$ 8.93 million (R$ 46.5 million) each, and the gap to the Brazilian clubs is small. The scenario keeps the financial distribution balanced among the four clubs.

Vasco leads among the Copa Sudamericana semifinalists

In the Copa Sudamericana, the highest accumulated amount belongs to Vasco. The Giant of the Hill has already totaled US$ 3.87 million (R$ 19.8 million) in prize money for its run to the semifinals. Montevideo City Torque is in second place with US$ 3.73 million (R$ 19.3 million).

Atlético-MG has accumulated US$ 3.38 million (R$ 17.2 million). Boca Juniors has US$ 2.6 million from the Copa Sudamericana, but also received another US$ 3.68 million in the Copa Libertadores group stage, boosting the club’s continental revenue.

Prize money can still increase

Conmebol increased the amounts distributed in the Sudamericana, which reached US$ 84 million (R$ 439 million) in 2026. The governing body links the growth in prize money to the financial and sporting strengthening of the participating clubs.

The final increases the prize money. In the Libertadores, the champion takes home US$ 25 million (R$ 130 million), and the runner-up gets another US$ 7 million (R$ 36.5 million). In the Sudamericana, the title is worth US$ 10 million (R$ 52.2 million), compared with US$ 2.5 million (R$ 13 million) for the runner-up.

Titles also guarantee new revenue

The financial impact goes beyond the prize paid by Conmebol. The champions of both tournaments will secure a place in the group stage of the 2027 continental tournament and a spot in the 2027 Recopa Sudamericana.

In the case of the Copa Libertadores champion, the title also opens the door to competitions organized by FIFA, increasing international exposure and future revenue possibilities.

With millions already guaranteed, the eight semifinalists enter the final stretch knowing that each step forward represents a new injection of funds. The finals are scheduled for November, in Montevideo for the Libertadores and Barranquilla for the Sudamericana.

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