Palmeiras eye Libertadores jackpot, see | OneFootball

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

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Palmeiras has already accumulated US$ 9.27 million (R$ 48.1 million) from its Libertadores campaign through the semifinal stage. That figure puts the club in second place among the four semifinalists, just US$ 340,000 (R$ 1.7 million) behind Flamengo.

Palmeiras is close to the financial lead

Flamengo has totaled US$ 9.61 million (R$ 50.1 million), while Estudiantes and Fluminense each stand at US$ 8.93 million (R$ 46.5 million). The amounts take into account prize money for the rounds reached and performance in the group stage.

The small gap highlights the financial balance among the semifinalists. For Palmeiras, reaching the final would represent not only the chance to compete again for the continental title, but also another multimillion-dollar boost to its coffers.

A place in the final could raise Palmeiras' revenue

In the Libertadores, the champion will receive US$ 25 million (R$ 130 million), while the runner-up will take home US$ 7 million (R$ 36.5 million). So, in addition to the US$ 9.27 million already accumulated, Palmeiras could increase its prize money with a place in the final or a title.

Vasco leads among the Copa Sudamericana semifinalists

In the Copa Sudamericana, the highest accumulated amount belongs to Vasco. The Rio de Janeiro club has already earned US$ 3.87 million (R$ 19.8 million) from its campaign through the semifinal stage. 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, meanwhile, has US$ 2.6 million from the Copa Sudamericana, in addition to US$ 3.68 million received in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores de América.

Prize money could still increase

Conmebol is distributing US$ 84 million (R$ 439 million) in prize money in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana. In the competition, the champion will receive US$ 10 million (R$ 52.2 million), while the runner-up will get another US$ 2.5 million (R$ 13 million).

The financial impact goes beyond the prize money. The champions of both tournaments will secure a place in the group stage of the 2027 Libertadores and a spot in the Recopa Sudamericana. In the case of the Libertadores, the champion will also qualify for competitions organized by FIFA.

With US$ 9.27 million already guaranteed, Palmeiras enters the final stretch of the Libertadores with the possibility of increasing revenue that is already among the highest in the competition. Each step forward in the campaign represents a new financial opportunity for the club.

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