Flamengo to pay Leonardo Jardim big bonus for Libertadores title | OneFootball

Cusco (PER) is Flamengo’s first opponent in the 2026 Libertadores

Flamengo’s journey toward a fifth Libertadores title begins this Wednesday (08). In Peru, the Rubro-Negro face Cusco (PER) in the opening round of the group stage. Thus, Leonardo Jardim is looking to start the tournament on the right foot, since he could receive a hefty bonus if he wins the continental title.

According to ‘ESPN’, if Flamengo win the Libertadores in 2026, Leonardo Jardim and his staff will receive a bonus of between R$ 5 million and R$ 6 million. Even so, the Portuguese coach does not treat the competition as an obsession, even though he has never won the tournament.

What are Leonardo Jardim’s numbers at Flamengo?

Flamengo announced the signing of Leonardo Jardim on March 4, after Filipe Luís was dismissed. Since then, the coach has managed seven matches, with four wins, two draws and one loss, for a 61.1% success rate.

In addition, in his debut as Flamengo coach, Leonardo Jardim won his first title with the club. On that occasion, in the final of the Campeonato Carioca, the Rubro-Negro drew 0-0 with Fluminense, but came out on top in the penalty shootout, 5-4.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Leonardo Jardim on the touchline, Flamengo are getting ready to make their Libertadores debut. This Wednesday (08), Mengão face Cusco at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, in the opening round of the tournament.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Cusco through YouTube, the website and social media. However, GE TV (YouTube), Globo (free-to-air TV) and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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