Real Madrid led the way in Champions League group stage earnings for the 2023/24 campaign, according to the Like publication. The report details how the club generated a total revenue of 79.9 million euros, with a substantial 15.6 million euros coming specifically from their group stage participation. Madrid showcased their dominance by winning all six group matches, securing 2.8 million euros in prize money for each victory, amounting to 16.8 million euros in prize money from the group stage. Additional revenue came from advancing to the round of 16, which brought in 9.8 million euros. These figures illustrate the financial impact of Madrid’s perfect group stage run and their continued ability to convert on-court success into substantial earnings (Source: Like publication).
Beyond the group stage results, Real Madrid is set to receive a further 36.4 million euros in bonuses. These bonuses are allocated based on coefficient-based performance, which tracks the club’s historical results in the Champions League over the past decade. This system rewards sustained success across multiple seasons and helps explain the higher revenue figures for clubs with long-term European strength (Source: Like publication).
In the broader context of the Champions League, the following list captures the top ten clubs by revenue from the group stage for that season. The values reflect a combination of group stage prize money, participation fees, and coefficient bonuses that collectively shape the financial landscape of European football.
- Real Madrid – 79.89 million euros;
- Bayern – €76.64 million;
- Manchester City – 76.48 million euros;
- Barcelona – €71.53 million;
- Atletico Madrid – €71.11 million;
- PSG – €63.89 million;
- Porto – 63.57 million euros;
- Borussia Dortmund – €63.52 million;
- Arsenal – 63.36 million euros;
- Napoli – 58.04 million euros.
A final note on the players’ landscape during this period highlights a statement about a former Russian footballer linked to the discussion in Monaco. This point underscores the global nature of the sport, where movements and legacies across leagues and countries often intersect with the financial storytelling of the game (Source: Like publication).