Sporting can overtake Porto for biggest ever UCL haul by a Portuguese side | OneFootball

Sporting have already secured around €79.6 million in the 2025/26 Champions League, a record amount for the Club. The figure puts the Lions very close to breaking the national record for revenue in a single edition, which has belonged to Porto since 2018/19 (€80.6m).

This financial performance is the result not only of taking part in the competition, but also of a solid campaign throughout the tournament. Sporting went straight into the league phase and immediately secured a significant share, to which were added amounts linked to the UEFA ranking and the weight of the TV market. Their performance in the league phase, with several wins and a place among the best, allowed them to boost that income even further.

In addition, the team benefited from bonuses tied to sporting performance. Direct qualification for the round of 16, without the need for a play-off, earned an important bonus, something unprecedented for Portuguese clubs in this new format. In the next round, the Lions came from behind against Bodo/Glimt, securing another €12.5 million and consolidating the total amount earned.

Despite the sizeable amount, Sporting still have the lowest total among the clubs still in the competition, trailing powerhouses such as Bayern Munich and Arsenal themselves. Even so, they have already comfortably surpassed Benfica, who collected just over €53 million in this edition.

If Sporting reach the semi-finals, they could add another €15 million, as well as additional amounts if they make the final or even win the trophy. The Alvalade club continue to dream not only of sporting success, but also of unprecedented financial income in Portuguese football.

Watch again the goals from the comeback against Bodo/Glimt:

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