Arsenal's Champions League Windfall Soars: Here's How Much They Could Still Earn in 2024/25

 

Arsenal’s impressive run in the 2024/25 Champions League has not only captured the hearts of fans but also brought in a significant amount of prize money. While the Premier League title might be slipping out of reach, Mikel Arteta’s side has a chance to make this season unforgettable in Europe’s most prestigious competition.

After finishing third in the newly-structured league phase and securing a dominant 9-3 aggregate win over PSV in the round of 16, Arsenal has booked their spot in the quarter-finals. Their next challenge? A thrilling clash with reigning champions Real Madrid, with the first leg taking place at the Emirates on April 8. The winner of this tie will face either PSG or Aston Villa in the semi-finals, with a chance to compete for the grand prize in Munich.

The Champions League, as always, brings substantial financial rewards for clubs progressing through the competition. In addition to revenue from broadcast deals and performance-based payments, teams earn prize money at every stage of the tournament.

Here’s a breakdown of the potential earnings for Arsenal so far:

• League Phase Participation: £15.587 million
• League-Phase Wins (6): £10.5 million
• League-Phase Draw (1): £585,000
• Round of 16 Progression: £9.2 million
• Quarter-finals Spot: £10.46 million
• Top Eight Finish: £1.67 million

In total, Arsenal has already secured £55.822 million in prize money, with further opportunities for lucrative payouts as they advance. If Arsenal triumphs over Real Madrid and makes it to the semi-finals, they’ll earn £12.55 million. Reaching the final will bring in another £15.48 million, and should the Gunners win the competition for the first time in their history, they would pocket a staggering £20.92 million.

With the possibility of earning an additional £33.47 million from the remaining stages, Arsenal’s total prize money could reach an impressive £89.292 million by the end of the season.

The stakes are high, and Arsenal is just a few steps away from securing a Champions League payday that could exceed £89 million. Will they rise to the occasion? Stay tuned!