Botafogo lost to Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Monday, but secured their classification for the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. With the result, the Rio team advanced as second in Group A, behind Paris Saint-Germain, and has already secured a total income of US $ 26.71 million (R $ 146.81 million), considering participation and bonus values, even surpassing the award received by the Brazilian Championship title.
Last year, when winning the Brasileirão, Botafogo received R $ 48.1 million. At the Club World Cup, so far, the club has secured US $ 7.5 million (R $ 41.6 million) for the round of 16. In addition, the historic 1-0 win over PSG last Thursday yielded another $ 2 million ($ 11 million), the same value won in the debut, with a 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders. The defeat to Atletico Madrid, however, did not generate awards.
Adding to the values by classification to the round of 16 and the bonuses for sports performance in both wins, Botafogo also received US $ 15.21 million (R $ 84.3 million), paid by FIFA to all South American representatives participating in the competition.
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With the vacancy guaranteed, the team led by Renato Paiva now awaits the definition of group A confrontations to meet his opponent in the round of 16. There is a possibility of a Brazilian duel in the next phase, if Palmeiras, from Abel Ferreira, draw or win Inter Miami and finish first. The American franchise itself is also a possible opponent, while Porto and Al-Ahly still keep chances, but run out in the dispute.
The definition will take place on Monday, with matches between Inter Miami and Palmeiras, at Hard Rock Stadium, and between Porto and Al-Ahly, at Metlife Stadium. Both games are scheduled for 10 pm GMT.
