Liverpool are right on track to securing significant prize money milestones in the new look UEFA Champions League format.
Liverpool’s impressive Champions League campaign could give the club a significant financial boost due to the prize money on offer.
The new format has brought about unparalleled financial rewards, mainly due to the expanded number of clubs in the competition. Slot’s team have already secured considerable earnings, which have the potential to increase even more.
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Liverpool’s potential Champions League prize money under Arne Slot
Liverpool’s European earnings began with a £15.34m base payment to secure qualification for the main tournament group phase. Their flawless record of seven wins has already contributed an additional £12.11m to their finances, with each win bringing in £1.73m.
One more possible win against PSV could bring an additional £1.73m, while a draw would add £577,000.
The reformed Champions League group stage features a position-based reward system. Liverpool’s current top spot qualifies them for an £8.16m bonus, calculated through 36 incremental payments of £226,000 per position.
That is from the bottom-placed team, there is an increase of x2 of £226,000 till the top-placed team, which is currently Liverpool.
Liverpool’s guaranteed top 8 finish has earned them £1.65m, with an additional £9m bonus for automatic qualification to the Round of 16.
If Liverpool maintains their perfect record and top spot, their league phase earnings could total £48m. Regardless, their achievements thus far have secured at least £46.27m.
The rewards for the rest of the knockout phase rise substantially:
- Quarter-final qualification: £10.6m
- Semi-final qualification: £12.7m
- Runner-up prize: £15.6m
- Winners’ prize: £21.1m
If the Reds go on to win the coveted UCL trophy, their total Champions League revenue could surpass £90m, excluding matchday and broadcasting earnings.
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