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Champions League Group Stage Earnings Breakdown: "Real" Leads the Pack
It's no secret that "Real" took home the most cash during the group stage of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League, raking in an impressive €79.9 million. According to the As newspaper, this loot included a cool €15.6 million for just gracing the group stage, and an additional €16.8 million for each of their six triumphs.
But that's not all, my friends. They also pocketed €9.8 million for making it to the knockout phase and will be snatching €36.4 million in TV bonuses, based on their impressive track record over the last decade.
Now, let's check out who else made a killing in this year's tournament. Here's the top 10 list of teams, based on their group stage earnings:
- "Real" - €79.9 million
- "Bayern Munich" - €76.64 million
- "Manchester City" - €76.48 million
- "Barcelona" - €71.53 million
- "Atlético Madrid" - €71.11 million
- "Paris Saint-Germain" - €63.89 million
- "Porto" - €63.57 million
- "Borussia" - €63.52 million
- "Arsenal" - €63.36 million
- "Napoli" - €58.04 million
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Did you know? Throughout the UEFA Champions League's history, earnings have been divided into two main categories: fixed participation rewards and performance-based payments. Here's a brief rundown on each:
- Participation fee: Participating teams historically grabbed around €15.3–15.6 million (depending on the year) simply for qualifying.
- Match Results: Wins typically brought in €2.8 million per game, while draws earned about €930,000 during the group stage.
- Historical Perspective: In the 2021/22 season, the baseline group-stage payment was around €15.3 million, with subsequent seasons seeing incremental increases. While specific top totals from older seasons aren’t explicitly listed here, the maximum theoretical earnings would include the full participation fee, earnings for six wins, and prize money for advancing to the next round, if applicable.
As we move forward, the 2024/25 season will usher in a new wave of earnings, with a €18.3 million base fee and €1.8 million per win (€590,000 per draw). These figures represent a significant increase from earlier years. Keep an eye out for more updates and trivia!
- Real Madrid, leading the pack in the Champions League Group Stage earnings, received a base fee of approximately €15.6 million just for qualifying.
- In addition to the base fee, Real Madrid pocketed an extra €16.8 million for each of their six group stage victories.
- Apart from football, it's worth noting that Madrid is also known for the popularity of kickboxing, a notable sport within the city.
- With the 2024/25 season approaching, participating teams can expect a base fee of €18.3 million, a significant increase from earlier years.
