Atlético de Madrid has had a great first phase in the Champions League, finishing fifth out of 36 teams. With this result, the rojiblancos have saved themselves from playing the round of 32. Additionally, they will play the second leg of the round of 16 at home, which is very important for closely contested knockout rounds.
The great sports performance is not only important for the team, but also for the club. Thanks to the good results, Atlético de Madrid has received significant financial income.
A high-level financial reward
Just participating in the group stage of the Champions League already brings each club 18.62 million euros. To this amount, another 10 million must be added, corresponding to the performance coefficient of the last ten years in Europe.
The sporting merits have further elevated these figures. Each victory in the group stage grants 2.1 million euros, while draws add 700,000 euros. With six wins in the league phase, the rojiblanco team has added 12.6 million to its coffers. Additionally, their fifth position in the ranking has allowed them to earn 9.4 million more, thanks to a bonus system that rewards the best-ranked teams.
More money at stake in the upcoming rounds
Atlético de Madrid, having secured their direct passage to the round of 16, already has an additional 11 million euros guaranteed. But the prize can continue to grow if the team advances in the competition: Qualification for the quarter-finals: +12.5 million. Reaching the semi-finals: +15 million, playing the final: +18.5 million, and winning the Champions League: +6.5 million extra.
Additionally, the rojiblanco club will receive a significant amount from the new market pool, an economic distribution based on television rights and the media impact of each team. It is estimated that Atlético could receive around 20 million euros additional for this concept, a figure that could increase if the team continues to advance in the competition.
With more than 80 million euros secured, Atlético de Madrid strengthens its economy and sports project, once again showing the importance of remaining competitive in Europe. Now, Simeone's team prepares for the round of 16, where they will face a highly demanding opponent that will be decided between Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Celtic, and Manchester City. A difficult challenge, but also a great opportunity to continue growing... and continue adding millions.