Liverpool is at the top of the list and stimulates their treasury with an impressive € 56.92 million in prize money prior to the last 16.
The renewed Champions League appears to be a financial gold mine for all clubs that went through the first phase of the tournament.
Liverpool, the team that has won the most Champions League prize money for the last 16
Liverpool, as the best seed in the competition phase, has already achieved an impressive € 56.92 million in prize money, including a very handy € 11 million for direct qualification for the round of 16. The Premier League leaders are at the top of the list in the total income and their payment is calculated at the last 5-10 years).
Barcelona, who finished the first phase second, achieved an extra € 9.62 million on top of his income. The Catalan club has so far collected € 55,145 million, the second only to Liverpool. Here is the breakdown of the income of Barça: € 18.62 million for participation, € 12.6 million for six victories in the competition phase, € 700,000 for a draw against Atalanta, € 9.625 million for the end of the second in the competition, a bonus of € 2 million for the ranking of 16.
Real Madrid raised, after eliminating Manchester City and reaching the round of 16, € 49.77 million. However, the club lags behind Barcelona and earns € 6.5 million less in the competition phase and almost € 5 million less than Atlético Madrid. The breakdown of Real Madrid comprises € 18.62 million for participation, € 10.5 million for five competition phase victories, € 7.155 million for ending the 11th in the competition, a bonus of € 1 million for ranking between 9th and 16th, and € 11 million for going through the play-offs.
How many do clubs only earn to participate in the Champions League in 2024/25?
UEFA has considerably increased the club income with the new format and adds € 400 million more compared to the 2023-2024 season. Only participation now guarantees € 18.62 million per club, an increase of € 15.64 million earlier. An additional € 183.15 million is distributed on the basis of the final classification, ranging from € 9.9 million for Liverpool to € 275,000 for young boys, who finished in 36th place.
Atlético has also benefited and has so far earned € 53.62 million, with € 8.8 million from their fifth place. For comparison: in their debut Champions League season, Girona only earned € 1.1 million for the end of the 33rd, which brought their total income to € 21.92 million. Future payouts of the “Value Pillar” are calculated by UEFA at the end of the season.
Profit per knockout victory in the Champions League are lucrative. Teams that continue to the quarterfinals will add € 12.5 million to their treasury. The four semi -finalists each earn an extra € 15 million, while reaching the grand finale an impressive reward of € 18.5 million per team. The ultimate victor of the final will claim an extra bonus of € 6.5 million, which strengthens the Champions League as a financial powerhouse for successful clubs.
In total there is still a lucrative € 42.5 million for grabbing for the team that comes to the fore on March 31 as the Champions League winner. This hefty price underlines how financially the competition financial LON, especially for the final champion.
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