Vasco one step from a million-pound Copa Sul-Americana prize; see | OneFootball

The final stretch of the Copa Sudamericana represents an important opportunity for Vasco on and off the field. The club has already secured a multimillion-dollar payout from its campaign and could significantly increase its revenue if it reaches the final and wins the title.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Vasco has amassed US$ 3.87 million (R$ 20.2 million) in prize money through the semifinal stage. The amount puts the club at the top financially among the competition’s four semifinalists.

Vasco leads Copa Sudamericana prize money

Montevideo City Torque comes right behind with US$ 3.73 million (R$ 19.5 million). Atlético-MG has earned US$ 3.38 million (R$ 17.6 million), while Boca Juniors has accumulated US$ 2.6 million (R$ 13.6 million) from its Copa Sudamericana campaign.

Vasco is, for example, US$ 140,000 (R$ 731,000) ahead of Montevideo City Torque and US$ 490,000 (R$ 2.6 million) above Atlético-MG. The figures take into account the prize money for the stages reached in the competition.

Title could take Vasco to US$ 13.87 million

The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has set US$ 10 million (R$ 52.2 million) as the prize for the Copa Sudamericana champion. The runner-up will receive US$ 2.5 million (R$ 13 million) for taking part in the final.

With the US$ 3.87 million already accumulated, Vasco would reach US$ 13.87 million (R$ 72.4 million) in prize money if it wins the title. As runner-up, it would add US$ 2.5 million and finish the competition with US$ 6.37 million (R$ 33.3 million).

Title guarantees a spot in the Copa Libertadores

In addition to the financial prize, the title guarantees the champion a place in the 2027 Copa Libertadores and the Recopa Sudamericana. For Vasco, the achievement could also represent new revenue and early qualification for next season’s main continental tournament.

With US$ 3.87 million already guaranteed, Vasco reaches the semifinal as the financial leader among the four remaining clubs. The title could make its total prize money reach US$ 13.87 million, or about R$ 72.4 million.

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