For FC Bayern on Tuesday evening against Lazio Rome it’s all about making it to the quarter-finals of the Champions League – and with it many millions of euros.
FC Bayern’s sporting activities are on Tuesday (9 p.m.). sport.de-Ticker) a lot is at stake in the premier class. The Champions League is probably the only realistic title chance left this season. Coach Thomas Tuchel is also under a lot of pressure again after the 2-2 draw against SC Freiburg. A sudden exit from the coach before the end of the season does not seem to be out of the question.
In order to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Munich must make up for the 0-1 loss against the defensively strong Italians from the first leg. After all: the second leg will take place in Munich in the sold-out Allianz Arena. “We definitely need an emotional stadium,” Tuchel asked the audience for help in advance. There is also hope that Leroy Sané, who was recently injured, has reported fit again and is an option.
FC Bayern: It’s about many millions of euros
An early exit from the Champions League would also have a major impact on FCB’s account.
As “Bild” calculates, FC Bayern would miss out on a bonus of 10.6 million euros simply by not making it to the quarter-finals. From now on, a total of around 43 million euros would be available until the title is won. Lot of money.
In addition, a round of 16 knockout would ensure that the club receives less money from UEFA’s so-called market pool. How much less depends on how far the remaining German teams get in the European Cup (Leipzig, Dortmund, Freiburg, Leverkusen). According to the report, FC Bayern received 19 million euros here last season. The money from this pot is divided per country.
So far, the German record champions have raked in over 75 million euros from the premier class group phase. The sum consists of entry fee, win and draw bonuses, place in the round of 16 and the UEFA coefficient bonus.