# Atlético Mineiro Cancels Fan Travel Subsidies for Copa Sudamericana Final High logistical costs force the Brazilian club to abandon chartered flights to Barranquilla. - **Source:** [Olé](https://www.ole.com.ar) - **Published:** 2026-11-07 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/9ffca048-aafe-4a48-a06d-f92eb1c78f3d ## Logistical Decision Announced Atlético Mineiro officially announced it will not provide exclusive chartered flights for fans traveling to Barranquilla for the Copa Sudamericana final. The club cited extremely high logistical costs as the primary reason for this decision. This move marks a significant departure from their usual practice of subsidizing travel for away matches. ## Financial Constraints Cited The club revealed that quotes for chartering aircraft reached up to 900,000 US dollars. Despite collaborating with the Belo Horizonte City Hall to negotiate with various airlines, no viable commercial solution was found. These financial demands rendered a large-scale transport operation impossible for the club to manage for its supporters. ## Limited Support Provided While large-scale travel is canceled, the club will still subsidize the trip for 60 members of the organized fan group. These individuals are tasked with transporting drums and banners to the stadium. This specific initiative represents an investment of approximately 500,000 Brazilian Reais to ensure a minimal presence of team identity. ## Historical Context of Policy This is not the first time Atlético Mineiro has faced such logistical hurdles during a major continental final. A similar situation occurred during the 2025 Sudamericana final against Lanús in Asunción. The club maintains that despite these recurring difficulties, their commitment to the fan base remains a priority for the organization. ## Impact on Stadium Atmosphere With the club withdrawing support, fans must now arrange their own travel to Colombia. Observers suggest this may lead to a home-field advantage for Boca Juniors at the Metropolitano stadium. The venue is expected to be split, but the lack of organized travel could reduce the overall number of traveling Brazilian supporters. ## Alternative Fan Engagement To compensate for the distance, the club is organizing a public viewing event at the Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte. This initiative aims to keep the fan base united during the match on November 21. Over 8,000 tickets have already been sold in the sector specifically reserved for the Brazilian team's supporters. ## Broadcasting and Media Coverage The final will be broadcast live across Argentina and South America via ESPN and DSports. Fans can also access the match through streaming platforms such as Disney+ and DGO. Comprehensive coverage, including pre-match updates and live minute-by-minute reporting, will be provided by Olé to keep fans informed throughout the event. ## Strategic Implications Ahead The decision underscores the growing financial pressure on clubs to manage international travel for large fan bases. As logistical costs for major sporting events continue to rise, teams may increasingly rely on local fan engagement strategies. The outcome of this final will likely influence how clubs approach future continental travel logistics. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-internacional/sudamericana/atletico-mineiro-hinchada-final-copa-sudamericana_0_JMSlJAkERo.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._