Buenos Aires, Nov 4 (NA) — Following the conclusion of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL released an official report detailing the economic prizes awarded to clubs that reached the decisive stages of the competition. The champion, Flamengo, was the main beneficiary of the edition, accumulating $33,240,000. This figure includes prizes for each stage reached, advancement to the final, and the additional bonus for winning the title. The difference in earnings compared to Racing Club is due to the distribution system established by CONMEBOL, which considers variables such as matches won and progression in each round. The runner-up, Palmeiras, also obtained a significant sum, receiving $17,230,000 for its performance throughout the tournament. This amount positions it once again among the teams with the greatest investment capacity and regional projection. The report also detailed the figures for the two semifinalists, with a notable piece of data: Racing Club was the highest earner among them, with $9,570,000. Its campaign, which included key results in the knockout stages, allowed it to narrowly surpass the other semifinalist in economic terms. Liga Deportiva Universitario de Quito received $9,240,000 for its run to the semifinals. The report specified the accumulated amounts for the champion, runner-up, and semifinalists, once again reflecting the strong financial growth of the continental tournament.
