We explore the financial rewards of winning the Europa League and the benefits of triumph, including Champions League qualification. Victory in the Europa League not only ensures sporting prestige and a place in the next Champions League, but also entails significant economic gains for the winning club.
MONETARY PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS
The team that wins the Europa League secures a final prize of 4 million euros. This is in addition to the €4.6 million received for reaching the final, bringing the total from the final stages alone to €8.6 million.
TOTAL PROCEEDS IN THE TOURNAMENT
Analyzing the entire journey in the tournament, the total profit for the winning club can approach 25 million euros. This includes rewards for each stage reached, as well as specific rewards for wins and draws achieved during the tournament.
PRIZE HOLDERS PER PHASE
From the group stage to the final, clubs are financially incentivized at every key stage:
– Each team participating in the group stage receives 3.63 million euros.
– For each victory in the group stage, the club collects an additional 630 thousand euros, and 210 thousand euros for each draw.
– The first place in each group earns 1.1 million euros, while the second place receives 550 thousand euros.
– Advancing to the round of 16 is worth 1.2 million euros, to the quarter-finals 1.8 million, and to the semi-finals 2.8 million.
The Europa League prize structure highlights how success in the tournament is rewarding at various levels, offering clubs significant financial incentives at every step of their European journey. This not only reinforces the desire to compete but also guarantees a crucial source of revenue for participating clubs.
