In the previous season, UEFA allocated a substantial financial distribution to clubs across European competitions, underscoring the tournaments’ role as a critical economic pillar for football on the continent. The funds support not only the participants in the final stages but also those teams that reach the qualifying phase or fall short in the preliminary rounds.
According to the announcement from European football’s governing body, a sum of 400 million euros was disbursed to clubs eliminated during the qualifying journey, while an additional 308 million euros was directed to those that did not progress past the preliminary knockout stages.
Leading the Champions League Earnings
Focusing on the clubs that competed in the Champions League proper, the financial rewards were particularly significant. Topping the list of beneficiaries was French powerhouse PSG, which secured earnings totaling 144 million euros. Following closely behind was Italian side Inter, which received 136 million euros for its campaign.
These figures, reported by Benoit Tessier for our news site, highlight the immense economic stakes involved in Europe’s premier club competition. The distribution model ensures that success on the pitch translates directly into considerable financial gain, reinforcing the tournament’s status as an indispensable revenue stream for top-tier football clubs.