Duel of “rich” clubs in CONCACAF Champions League

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Both clubs, who face in the round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions League, have dominant economic positions in their respective leagues, although there is an abysmal difference between them.

Scratched Monterrey visit to the Dominican Republic in Club Atlètic Pantoja in the first leg corresponding to the round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions League.

The economic factor plays a key role in the confrontation between the two clubs, as they stand out in these respects in their respective leagues. However it should be noted that there is a big difference between the two clubs in terms of budget, staff value and financial structure.

the Club Atlètic Pantoja is considered, next to Cibao FC, As one of the clubs richer of the Dominican Republic. In their squad they have been able to count on some of the most sought after players in Dominican football such as Pablo Marisi, Gerard Lavergne i Odalis Báez just to name a few.

They have the support of a pharmaceutical laboratory Rowe and within its sponsors are large country banks and insurance companies.

However, the gap between the Caribbean club and its Mexican rival is huge, and sources within the Dominican club dare to estimate that the budget it has. scratched it is at least 85 times larger than that of Pantoja.

The club of Santo Domingo, does not own own stage and his it soothes is Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Which they share with other clubs in the Dominican Football League and where innumerable events are realized since it is the sport installation of more capacity of country.

scratched has the support of Femsa group, A company that is part of the beverage and restaurant industry, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Mexican Securities, And their home in Mexico is a joint work of the team and this group.

With reports of salary earned by the technical director Javier Aguirre $ 3.9 million a year could pay the full payroll of the “rich“Dominican club. According to Transfermarkt, The total market value of the template scratched is over $ 85 million, While that of Pantoja it’s just $ 950 thousand, Being generous.

“It ‘s a motivation to face a team with a great payroll, Great players. We are very clear about the economic power they have and we also know the ability of their players. Beyond all these situations, we are very motivated, “said the Argentine Matías Mazmud, Technical Director of the Pantoja.

Although it is difficult to know the figures exactly, both clubs have a dominant position in their respective leagues in terms of economic power. However, the context is important and the differences between a league with several decades of history and one that has just begun its seventh season can be seen within the playing field.

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