Last update 8 November, 2013 by Julio Muñoz
One of the things that have given fame continental competitions in addition to the sporting value itself is the economic issue. Participate in the Champions League and the Europa League (to a lesser extent) It is a lifeline for many groups that manage to enter suculantes amounts of money thanks to their national successes that lead to Europe.
The best known case is that of Champions. The continental showpiece delivers a minimum of 8,6 million euros only for participating in the group stage. If a victory is achieved in it, one million more is added and if a tie another half million more. For example, four wins Atletico Madrid in other so many parties have already brought him 12,6 millions, an amount certainly respectable. Even, the Royal Society has just one point lead and won 9,1 millions.
If the thing right, revenues may be increasing. Playing eighths are 3,5 millions more, the rooms, 3,9 more and the other semifinals 4,9 million more. If you get up to the final, They add other 6,5 extra millions. That is a machine with six wins in the group phase and reaches the end can add 33,4 millions of euros, which can be converted into 43,9 if it is champion. Figures that can reach a budget squaring most teams.
Next to the Champions, It is the Europa League, competition is often said that generate losses but will reach the final. Playing the initial phase groups generated 1,300.000 and every victory in it are 200.000 euros. Actually, the champion of the competition to win all six games of the group stage can be 9,3 millions of euros, that would be 7.8 if only you reach the final. Practically, unless the teams get only contest the group stage in the Champions.
The European Super Cup
Super also distributes money. The champion takes 3 millions of euros, The runner -up 2,2 millions. A nice incentive that can allow you to get some extra money signings ahead of finalizing last minute because the competition is held a few hours before the close of summer market.