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Conmebol pays 2.3 million dollars to the team that reaches the Libertadores semi-finals

Flamengo advanced to the semi-finals of the Libertadores by eliminating Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG), this Thursday (25). Therefore, Filipe Luís's team will receive a million-dollar prize for reaching the semis.

The team that advances to the semi-finals of the Libertadores receives from Conmebol 2.3 million dollars (about R$ 13 million, according to the exchange rate when the prize was defined). Estudiantes beat Flamengo 1-0 at UNO Stadium, but the Rubro-Negro won on penalties.

How much has Flamengo earned in the Libertadores so far?

Adding up the group stage matches and the quarter-finals, Flamengo has accumulated about R$ 41.1 million in prizes in the Libertadores. Therefore, the amount will be even higher after this Thursday.

What happened in the game?

Flamengo seemed to have everything under control in the first half, but a nonchalant shot from Benedetti beat Rossi. After the break, Estudiantes scored another, but the goal was disallowed. Thus, the teams went to penalties

What is Flamengo's next game?

After advancing in the Liberta, Flamengo returns to the Brasileirão this Sunday (28). The Most Beloved faces Corinthians, at Neo Química Arena, for the 25th round of the Libertadores, starting at 8:30 pm (Brasília time).

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