Progressing through the Champions League against Lazio Rome was extremely important for FC Bayern from a sporting perspective – and it is also financially important. The premier class remains an important source of money.
By reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League, FC Bayern not only celebrated an important sporting success, but can also look forward to further income. By progressing 3-0 over Lazio Rome, the Munich team can collect 10.6 million euros from the European Football Union (Uefa) bonus pot.
“For me, the sporting value is greater because it wasn’t an easy situation,” said the new sports director Max Eberl. If progress also has financial advantages for investments in the summer, the sports management would be “very grateful”.
Premium income at around 86 million euros
Participation in the semi-finals would bring in a further 12.5 million euros. The title win on June 1st at London’s Wembley Stadium will be rewarded with 20 million euros. The losing finalist can console themselves financially with 15.5 million euros.
The Champions League proves to be a valuable source of money for long-term participants FC Bayern year after year. The Munich-based company’s premium income from the current competition already amounts to 86.02 million euros.
In addition, there is the spectator income from at least five home games as well as the money from the market pool, which will add up to well over 20 million euros. By progressing against Lazio, Bayern have also exceeded the 100 million euro mark this season.