The historic triumph of Central Córdoba of Santiago del Estero at the Maracaná Stadium becomes larger when comparing the value of its squad against Flamengo, and the budget of each club.
Central Córdoba of Santiago del Estero He had a dream and historical night. In its absolute debut in the Copa Libertadores of America, defeated the powerful Flamengo of Brazil nothing less than in the mythical Maracaná Stadium.
In force champion of the Argentine Cup It was planted in Rio de Janeiro And, against any forecast, he defeated one of the candidates for the continental title 2-1, with goals from Heredia and Florentín
The impact is even greater when the value of both campuses are compared. According to a report from Transfermarkt Posted before the start of the Liberators, The Carioca Club has the second most expensive workforce, appraised in 219 million euros (almost 241 million dollars). While Central Córdoba appears in position 28, with a value of 16 million euros (USD 17,600,000). A brutal difference.
With his first triumph in the maximum competition at the Clubs of CONMEBOL, The Santiago team not only made history for the club, but also for the whole Argentine football: It is the first time that an Argentine team is able to beat the Flamengo in it Maracaná by Copa Libertadores.
Even those of Santiago del Estero They became the fifth team to defeat a Brazilian team in the Maracaná Stadium: They had done it before Argentinos Juniors and River, On two occasions, and Mouth and Independent.
The victories of Argentine teams in the Maracaná
- Santos 2-3 Independent, Copa Libertadores 1964, semifinals
- Fluminense 0-1 Argentinos JuniorsCopa Libertadores 1985, Group phase
- Flamengo 0-1 Argentinos JuniorsSupercopa 1989, round of the round of 16
- Flamengo 0-2 Mouth, MERCOSUR 1998, First phase
- Flamengo 1-2 River, MERCOSUR 2000, First phase
- Flamengo 1-2 River, MERCOSUR 2000, Finals of the quarterfinals
- Flamengo 1-2 Central Córdoba (SDE)Copa Libertadores 2025, Group phase
Source: Ambito
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