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As we enter the final stretch of the Champions League season, five teams—Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain—are engaged in a fierce competition for the title of champion.
However, the Champions League is not just about the trophy; it is also about the substantial cash incentive that comes along with it. The crux of the matter is that these four teams, of which Real Madrid is one, are looking to get tickets to Wembley Stadium on June 1 in the hopes of achieving a huge financial bonanza.
During the current season, how much money has Real Madrid made?
It has been reported by Diario AS that Real Madrid, which holds the record for the most Champions League championships, is presently in a comfortable position with 103 million euros gained in the league this season.
Their opponents in the semifinals, Bayern Munich, are not far behind with a total of roughly one hundred million euros. PSG and Borussia Dortmund are in second place, each with over 87 million euros.
Each team has already secured €12.5 million for itself if they make it to the semi-finals. However, the true reward is waiting for the winners of the competition. Simply making it to the final round of the competition brings home an extra €15.5 million, and that’s not all.
Not only does winning the final add an additional €4.5 million to the pot, but it also secures a coveted position in the European Super Cup, which comes with a participation fee of €3.5 million.
Real Madrid, as a result, has the potential to add a significant amount more to their financial resources by the time the season is over. That is, of course, assuming that the squad is successful in overcoming their most pressing obstacle, which is Bayern Munich.
Taking a look into the future, the financial stakes are only going to increase. The new winners League structure, which will begin the following season, would give an even greater reward of €18.5 million for reaching the final, with the winners taking home a staggering €6.5 million.
This implies that if you were to compete in and win the 2024-2025 final, you might potentially earn a stunning €25 million, which is much more than the current prize of €20 million.
