:strip_icc()/s01.video.glbimg.com/x720/9702592.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1 "Future for Atlético-MG vs. Boca Juniors at Libertadores has an Argentine ahead of them and R.6 million in prizes | athletic-mg")
The mood heated up behind the scenes, with an exchange of criticism from both sides. Boca accused the Atlético-MG players, the Galo board attacked the opponent’s board for receiving and creating pressure against the arbitration of Conmebol.
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This Tuesday, at 7:15 pm, at Mineirão, their relationship ends in the decisive game for the Libertadores round of 16. Whoever wins will win an extra R$7.6 million in prize money, in addition to taking River Plate or Argentinos Juniors in the quarterfinals.
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The first game was 0 x 0 at Bombonera. With this, Boca has the advantage of passing the phase in case of another tie with goals. A new duel without a change in the score takes the decision directly to the penalty shootout (extension only in the single game in the final). The switch from knockout to final was already drawn in the draw for the round of 16.
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The presence in the quarter finals is worth US$1.5 million for each club, which at the current price is almost R$7.6 million. Atlético, for having participated in the group stage (US$ 3 million) and round of 16 (US$ 1.05 million), had a total of R$ 20 million in prizes. The same as Boca. But only one will remain alive in the dispute after this Tuesday’s match.
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Galo decides life at Libertadores, against Boca, in Mineirão — Photo: Staff Images/Conmebol
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Athletic vs. Boca was on the same side as River Plate vs Argentinos Juniors. The Monumental de Núñez team faced the team that revealed Diego Maradona last Wednesday. The first match ended 1-1, at River’s home. The return game will be next Wednesday, at 9.30 pm, at Argentinos’ home.
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River, in fact, faced Atlético only twice in the Libertadores, in the triangular semifinal of 1978, which was also composed by Boca, which eliminated the rivals and was two-time champion that year.
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Libertadores 2021 Awards
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- Group Phase: $3 million
- Round of 16: 1.05 million dollars
- Quarter finals: 1.5 million dollars
- Semifinal: 2 million dollars
- Runner-up: 6 million dollars
- Champion: 15 million dollars
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