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PSG Triumphs in Europe, Arsenal Tops Financial Gains in Champions League
PSG’s European Victory Also a Financial Windfall
In a thrilling European final against Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) not only claimed a place in football history but also significantly boosted their finances. The revamped Champions League format and UEFA’s substantial €2.5 billion financial pool have led to unprecedented financial rewards for Europe’s top clubs.
Champions League financial dynamics
Despite emerging as the victor, PSG did not walk away with the largest financial reward. Arsenal, though defeated on penalties, topped the earnings list with €153 million. Their impressive performance during the league phase, coupled with initial performance bonuses, gave them a slight financial edge over their Parisian counterparts. PSG, however, still secured a hefty sum of €145.5 million from UEFA allocations.
French clubs on the European stage
Within French football, a stark contrast in earnings highlights PSG’s growing stature. AS Monaco earned a respectable €55 million from their European journey, while Olympique de Marseille received €53 million.
Complete financial rankings:
- Arsenal: €153 million
- Paris Saint-Germain: €145.5 million
- Bayern Munich: €138.5 million
- Liverpool: €120.5 million
- FC Barcelona: €112.5 million
- Manchester City: €108 million
- Atlético de Madrid: €107.5 million
- Real Madrid: €104.5 million
- Chelsea: €103 million
- Tottenham: €95 million
- Sporting Portugal: €87.5 million
- Bayer Leverkusen: €80 million
- Inter Milan: €72 million
- Atalanta: €71 million
- Borussia Dortmund: €70 million
- Juventus: €63 million
- AS Monaco: €55 million
- Benfica: €54 million
- Newcastle: €54 million
- Bodö/Glimt: €53 million
- Olympique de Marseille: €53 million
- Galatasaray: €50 million
- Eintracht Francfort: €49 million
- Club Bruges: €48 million
- Naples: €48 million
- Olympiakos: €46 million
- Villarreal: €46 million
- PSV Eindhoven: €45 million
- Ajax Amsterdam: €43 million
- Athletic Bilbao: €39 million
- FC Copenhague: €38 million
- Qarabag: €36 million
- Union Saint-Gilloise: €33 million
- Pafos: €30 million
- Slavia Prague: €30 million
- Kairat Almaty: €21 million
This financial breakdown underscores the competitive nature of European football, where on-field success does not always mirror the financial gains.
