Barcelona may be struggling in La Liga but have put themselves in an excellent position to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League, where they sit second after six games. With two to go, Barcelona's accountants will be desperate to see them get the job done against Benfica and Atalanta.
According to Marca, Barcelona have €27 million on the line in the next two matches. Finishing top of the table would in itself carry a reward of €10 million, although it would require Liverpool to fall behind Lille and PSV Eindhoven. Their group stage prize money will gradually decrease from then on depending on position, while finishing in the top eight also comes with a €2 million bonus, and qualifying for the Round of 16 means an €11 million bonus, something they would do automatically. reach the top eight.
Beating Benfica and Atalanta will also earn an additional €4.2 million in matchday prize money. So far, Barcelona have earned €29.12 million for their participation, with €18.62 million as an entry bonus, and €10.5 million from their five wins to date. Barcelona will also be on the hunt for an additional €52.5 million, available to the winners of the competition.
The Portuguese giants will be no problem at the Estadio da Luz after beating Atletico Madrid 4-0 earlier in the group stage. Meanwhile, Atalanta remain one of the most impressive sides in Italian football and gave Real Madrid a difficult test in December, even if they passed it.
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