Benfica face huge loss, Champions failure puts Luz on alert | OneFootball

Benfica’s draw against Braga left the Eagles in an extremely complicated position in the battle for second place in the league and could cause a huge financial impact next season. The team managed by José Mourinho dropped to third place and no longer depends only on itself to reach the Champions League.

To return to second place, Benfica are obliged to win away to Estoril and hope that Sporting drop points at Alvalade against Gil Vicente. Otherwise, the Reds will have to play in the Europa League, a scenario that represents a brutal drop in European revenue.

The numbers clearly show the difference between the two competitions. This season, despite being knocked out early in the Champions League, Benfica collected around €53.1 million. Braga, meanwhile, who reached the Europa League semi-finals, earned approximately €25.6 million, practically half.

The gap becomes even more evident when looking at recent years. In 2024/25, the Eagles received around €71.4 million in UEFA prize money, while in previous seasons the figures also easily exceeded €60 million thanks to their presence in Europe’s top competition.

- something mentioned by Norton de Matos. At a delicate moment for the Club, the outcome of the final matchday could have consequences far beyond the sporting side.

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