Breaking down Barcelona’s UEFA Champions League revenue this season

Barcelona are set to host Atalanta to solidify their strong position in the standings. While most of the hard work has already been done, it remains important for Barça to secure three more points for several reasons.

A win against Atalanta would guarantee Barcelona second place in the group, putting them in a favourable position for Friday’s draw. 

In fact, the club could even entertain the possibility of topping the group, depending on whether PSV manage to defeat Liverpool in their final match.

Beyond the sporting aspects, Barcelona can also boost their financial rewards from the Champions League. While they have already met most of their financial targets, there are still some variables that could increase the final sum. 

How much has Barcelona earned so far?

As of now, Barcelona have accumulated a total of €44.2 million from their participation. Of this, €18.6 million came just from entering the competition, which UEFA allocates to each of the 36 teams in the group stage, reports SPORT. 

The remaining €12.6 million was earned through victories, with each of Barcelona’s six wins so far in the competition earning the club €2.1 million.

In addition to these earnings, qualification for the knockout stage brings a guaranteed €11 million from UEFA. 

Teams that qualify directly for the round of 16 receive an extra €2 million, while those who progress through the playoffs earn an additional €1 million.

What is there to be earned?

If Barcelona triumphs against Atalanta, they will earn another €2.1 million, pushing their total earnings to €46.3 million. This figure could increase further depending on their final standing in the group. 

If they finish second, Barcelona would secure an additional €9.625 million, while topping the group would bring in €9.9 million. 

Currently, there have been 42 draws in the group, which would raise those amounts to €10.8 million for second place and €11.1 million for first place.

Ultimately, Barcelona are looking to not only maintain their strong position in the group but also maximise their financial rewards from the competition, which would be a great boost for the club as they continue their European journey.