Atlético de Madrid had a lot at stake in Rotterdam. Simeone’s men not only secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League, but it was also a reminder of what happened in last year’s tournament when they crashed out of the tournament. ANDThe club also had many financial risks. if it approves its passage to the next stage. Last year’s disaster They could neither advance to the round of 16 nor continue to play in Europe as they finished fourth in the group. It was a big blow to the treasury AthleticIt was forced to diversify in the first half of 2023 by turning the stadium into a theme park where everything from concerts to graduations and even mass baptisms are held.
Therefore, this match was vital for the institution. The victory and the subsequent qualification confirmed the inflow of 35.5 million euros into the red-whites’ coffers. The money expected to be received was transferred to this season’s sports revenues. However, it was a hypothesis that needed to be confirmed in the field. Perhaps this explains Diego Pablo Simeone’s tense appearance with his harsh answers in the previous press conference, or the tension on the players’ faces in the dressing room tunnel.
Distribution of 35.5 million
Before stepping onto the lawns of ‘The Kuip’, Atlético had already secured $14.8 million to join the league, which included a bonus of 840,000 euros. And to these they added 2.8 million for wins, which turned into 8.4 for three wins plus 1.86 for two draws (€930,000 per draw). A total of 10.26 million in points scored on the grass, and we expect to increase this number even in the remaining match against Lazio at the Metropolitano. And to all this The prize was added to those who qualified for the round of 16, representing a prize money of 9.6 million.To Atletico’s safe. The total of all these revenues amounts to 35.5 ‘kilo’ today.
Geertruida’s own goal in the 14th minute paved the way for local goalkeeper Justin Bijlow to spare the life of Álvaro Morata in a one-on-one encounter in which he won the duel. However, with Witsel entering the game, Atlético did not have to wait even a minute to celebrate the goal due to the lack of communication between the goalkeeper and the defender. Then came Mario Hermoso’s Van Basten-style goal that sealed victory and Atlético’s place in the second round of the Champions League, regardless of what they did against Lazio at the Metropolitano on Wednesday 13 December. On that day, he will be able to document his leadership in front of his fans. Simeone breathed a sigh of relief after the defender scored in the 57th minute and hugged Nelson Vivas, knowing the job was over. Wieffer’s goal marked the end of the match, but four minutes later Santiago Giménez scored Atlético’s third goal with an own goal.
If Atlético can continue to expand their path in the Champions League, the rewards are great. He will earn 10.6 million by reaching the quarter-finals, and if he plays in the semi-finals he will add another 12.5 million. The prize money for the grand final at Wembley will be 15.5 million, and the winner of the match in London will add another bonus of 4.5 million. If they win the title, Simeone’s men will add 43.1 points to the 35.5 points they have accumulated as a result of their bonuses for overcoming the different knockout rounds. This means 78.6 million income.