Liverpool earn £72 million for reaching Champions League final
Premier League side, Liverpool have earned £72 million for getting to the final of the 2017/2018 Champions League, according to figures released by Uefa.
Liverpool were beaten by Real Madrid who pocketed £78m for lifting the trophy for the third consecutive year.
Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea earned over £50m apiece for reaching the knockout phase, but Manchester United made £35.3m after their last 16 defeat to Sevilla.
The fund is divided not only based on progress through the rounds, but depending on how clubs from the same member association fare.
Roma who were beaten by Liverpool in the semi-final emerged the best performing from Serie A earning £70m along with Juventus. Italy had just three representatives.
The play-off defeat of Hoffenheim and early exits of RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund also ensured Bayern Munich profited, earning over £60m.
Liverpool were the third-highest earners from the competition.
Champions League competitors are guaranteed prize money for participation in each stage and then earn more rewards for victories. The prize money increases incrementally as the tournament progresses.
The significant difference between Champions League and Europa League qualification is underlined in the figures as Arsenal earned £32.7m from their Uefa campaign.
That may compare favourably with United’s relative modest return, but Arsenal reached the semi-final and played many more fixtures before exiting to Atletico Madrid.
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In this year’s competition, group-stage wins are worth £2.3m and draws £800,000.