Benfica hit million-euro milestone in the Champions League | OneFootball

With the farewell to the UEFA Champions League in the play-off for access to the round of 16, Benfica also closed the door on the possibility of earning a significant additional prize. Even so, participation in the millionaires’ competition brought the Eagles around 53.1 million euros.

The final amount — which will only be officially confirmed in UEFA’s next financial report — falls short of the 71.4 million collected last season, when the club reached the round of 16. This time, elimination in Madrid prevented an estimated boost of another 11 million euros.

Despite the negative difference compared to last season, the amount surpasses the symbolic 50 million barrier and represents Benfica’s fifth-highest European revenue ever. Only four seasons exceeded this income: (2022/2023 - 73.9M; 2024/2025 - 71.4M; 2021/2022 - 65.8M; and 2018/2019 - 54.1M), confirming the club’s recent consistency in continental competitions.

The 53.1 million is distributed across several components: the participation prize for the group stage (18.62 million), the share related to the coefficient and TV market (23.26 million), and sporting performance (11.22 million). These amounts reflect not only on-field results but also the historical and commercial weight of the club.

With 67.09 million euros secured even before facing Bodo Glimt in the round of 16.

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