Maracanã packed: Flamengo fans snap up all tickets for clash with Racing | OneFootball

Flamengo and Racing play the first match of the Libertadores semifinal at Maracanã

The first match of the Libertadores semifinal will have a full house at Maracanã. This is because Flamengo's fans have sold out all tickets for the match against Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (22), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

Thus, ticket sales began on October 7. For the general public, the cheapest ticket was R$ 350 and the most expensive was R$ 2,000. However, club members paid between R$ 87.50 and R$ 1,037.50 for the tickets.

Was there a record at Maracanã?

The match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro, for the Brasileirão, recorded the largest audience for club games at the new Maracanã. There were 67.8 thousand paying spectators, 72.5 thousand attendees, and a revenue of R$ 5.8 million in the stadium, whose maximum capacity is 78,838.

What is Flamengo's situation?

So, the Rubro-Negro arrives confident to play the Libertadores after the positive result against Palmeiras last Sunday (19). On that occasion, 71.6 thousand people witnessed the 3-2 victory at Maracanã.

Where to watch Flamengo vs. Racing?

The decision between Flamengo and Racing, for the first leg of the Libertadores semifinal, will be broadcast by Globo (open TV), Ge TV (YouTube) and Paramount+ (streaming). The match will start at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

Where will the return match be?

On Wednesday (29), Flamengo travels to Argentina for the return match of the confrontation. The match will take place at El Cilindro, in Avellaneda, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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