Liverpool have set the pace for Champions League earnings this season, securing a massive £83 million despite a loss in their final group stage match. The Reds’ performance has earned them top billing among the competition’s highest earners, and they stand to pocket up to £127 million if they go on to win the coveted trophy in May.
The figures are a testament to the club’s successful run through the group stage, where they amassed seven wins and one draw. The total includes £15.61 million for qualification, £12.32 million for their victories, £8.3 million for finishing top of the group, and additional payments for reaching the knockout stage. In total, Liverpool secured £9.22 million for advancing to the last 16.
Alongside the performance-based earnings, the club benefited from a £35.44 million share of the new Champions League broadcast and historical market pool. This comes as part of a total £715.5 million share of the £2.07 billion prize fund allocated to the competition.
Arsenal have also had a strong run, banking £75.9 million from their six wins and a draw. They, too, earned a place in the last 16, alongside Liverpool. Meanwhile, Barcelona, who finished just ahead of Arsenal, have earned £76.3 million so far, while Manchester City’s earnings stand at £62.7 million.
Manchester City’s earnings were boosted by £37.3 million from the broadcast and past performance pillar. Despite a narrow passage to the knockout stage, City are still in the running to add up to £9.2 million more as they face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the last 16.
PSG and the German sides also rank highly on the list, with Paris Saint-Germain earning £67.1 million thanks to France’s lucrative TV deal, and Bayern Munich collecting £66.8 million.
The financial implications of the Champions League have never been more apparent, as clubs look to use their winnings to reinvest in their squads and boost their performances in the knockout rounds. The competition’s expanded format has allowed clubs like Liverpool to capitalize on their success, with significant rewards for consistent progress.
