“It is always sad when teams miss out on prize money, particularly when it is as prestigious as the Champions League. Arsenal and Man City have both lost out on millions, which is undoubtedly a setback for them. However, we hope that they will bounce back stronger next season.
This just goes to show how competitive the tournament is and how crucial it is to perform consistently at the highest level.”Arsenal and Manchester City lost up to €32.5m (£28m) each in prize money due to their exits from the Champions League. Additionally, they lost revenue from ticket and merchandise sales.
However, the four quarter-final winners earned €12.5m (£10.8m) from UEFA’s prize pool, while the finalists are set to pocket €15.5m each, with the eventual winners getting another €4.5m (£3.9m).
Last year’s champions City still made €87m (£75m) from their run to the last eight, with Arsenal banking €74m (£63.8m). Despite this setback, the clubs will undoubtedly continue to strive for success in the future.
