How much does Real Madrid earn as Champions League winner?

June 12, 2024

UEFA's Prize Money Allocation for the Champions League

Total Allocation: 2.3 Billion Euros

UEFA has earmarked a staggering amount of 2.3 billion euros to be distributed among the participants of the tournament. The lion’s share of this, amounting to 2.1 billion euros, is dedicated to prize money for the Champions League, with the final showdown set for June 1.

Determining the Winning Prize

The exact winnings for the victorious team are intricate to calculate, primarily due to the distribution mechanism known as the ‘market pool.’ The precise amount earned by Manchester City for their triumph in Istanbul last year remains undisclosed.

However, based on sporting achievements, should Real Madrid emerge victorious against Borussia Dortmund, they stand to earn an estimated 84.5 million euros. This sum excludes additional factors like the historical coefficient and the ‘market pool,’ which could potentially add around 50 million euros to the total.

Prize Money Breakdown for Champions League Winners

The journey through the tournament stages entails varying financial rewards. Each of the 32 teams reaching the group stage earns 15.6 million euros. Victories and draws in this phase accumulate additional earnings, with progression to subsequent rounds bringing higher rewards:

Round of 16: 9.6 million euros
Quarter-finals: 10.6

million euros

Semi-finals: 12.5 million euros
Final: 20 million euros (winner) / 15.5 million euros (runner-up)

Historical Context and Comparative Earnings

While the detailed breakdown for the 2022-23 season is yet to be disclosed, Real Madrid’s triumph in Paris in 2022 saw the club earning a total of 133.7 million euros. Liverpool, the runners-up, secured 119.9 million euros. Notably, semi-finalists Bayern Munich and Manchester City received 109.6 million euros and 108.7 million euros, respectively.

Factors Influencing Prize Distribution

Several factors influence the final distribution, including the teams’ performance in the ‘market pool’ and their historical records in the competition. The presence of other Spanish teams in later stages can impact Real Madrid’s share of television rights revenue, potentially affecting their overall earnings.