How much money have Barcelona earned from the UEFA Champions League so far this season? | OneFootball

Barcelona’s push to finish inside the UEFA Champions League top eight has already paid dividends far beyond the pitch. 

Securing direct qualification for the round of 16 was a sporting objective, but its financial impact could prove just as important for the club’s plans this season. 

While Barça needed a helping hand from other results on the final matchday, the end result has significantly strengthened their economic position in Europe.

Financial incentives

From a footballing point of view, avoiding the playoffs removes two high-intensity matches from an already demanding calendar. 

From a financial angle, it brings immediate rewards. According to figures reported by AS, Barcelona will receive €11 million purely for qualifying directly for the round of 16 and skipping the playoff stage.

That amount increases once placement bonuses are added. By finishing inside the top 16, Barcelona earn an additional €2 million. Their final position of fifth place in the league phase brings a further €8.8 million. 

Barcelona also benefited heavily from their match results, as five victories in the league phase generated €10.5 million, with each win valued at €2.1 million. 

Barcelona have gained significant financial incentives. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)

On top of that, the draw against Club Brugge added another €700,000. Altogether, match results alone brought in €11.2 million.

When these figures are combined with the qualification and placement bonuses, Barcelona have earned around €33 million purely through sporting performance in this Champions League campaign. 

All this put together, Barcelona have earned an impressive €52.89 million to date, and there is more in the offering.

Details of the prize money

It must be noted that all clubs participating in the Champions League receive a fixed participation payment of €18.62 million. 

Barcelona benefit significantly from the so-called ‘value pillar’, which amounts to €35.38 million. 

This figure is calculated using a mix of television rights, sponsorship revenue, and the club’s historical performance in Europe over the last decade. 

Furthermore, there are more incentives in the offering, as reaching the quarterfinals would add €12.5 million, a semifinal appearance would be worth €15 million, and making the final would generate €18.5 million. 

Winning the competition would bring an additional €6.5 million, while qualification for the UEFA Super Cup would add another €4 million.