Not only was that gesture a stunning symbol of unity, it had real advantages for the club.
Winning the Sudamericana means Chape will make their bow in the Libertadores – the equivalent of the Champions League – this season, which will bring much needed revenue.
And four months after their match was cancelled, the two teams will finally face each other on Tuesday night, with the second leg on May 10.
EPA Fans turned out in their thousands at a ceremony to mark the disaster in November[/caption]
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Chapecoense manager Vagner Mancini said: “This isn’t just any match.
“This match represents a lot of history for Chapecoense.”
The Recopa, like the European Super Cup, is not given much air time usually, but this season the game will be different.
Getty Images The Atletico players applaud those who turned up to greet them[/caption]
Chapecoense have almost a whole new squad, while survivors such as Jackson Follman, Alan Ruschel and Helio Neto continue to undergo gruelling physiotherapy and deal with the aftermath of being on board.
A series of tributes have been planned for the game, including a ceremony of thanks ahead of kick-off.
Getty Images There was an outpouring of grief from football fans around the world[/caption]
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