Arsenal secured a stunning victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, delivering a performance that has put them within touching distance of the semi-finals. Most observers had written off the Gunners’ chances in the quarter-final tie, particularly given Madrid’s formidable European pedigree. However, Arsenal defied expectations with a composed and clinical display, running out 3-0 winners and placing themselves in a commanding position ahead of the return leg.
While the result was cause for celebration on the pitch, it also carries significant financial implications. The Champions League is not only the most prestigious club competition in Europe but also one of the most lucrative. Clubs that advance deep into the tournament benefit from substantial prize money, making each stage critically important not only for sporting prestige but also for financial health.
Arsenal have already earned a substantial figure from this season’s campaign. As reported by Football London, the club has so far collected £55.822 million for reaching the quarter-final stage. That total could rise significantly, with a further £12.55 million available should they qualify for the semi-finals. If they go on to reach the final, they stand to make an additional £15.48 million, while winning the tournament would increase the overall earnings to £20.92 million.
Such figures underline why qualification for and progression within the Champions League is a key objective for clubs at the top level. The revenue gained can support future squad investment, infrastructure improvements, and contract renewals — all essential for sustaining success at the highest level.
Despite the financial rewards, the priority for fans remains the trophy itself. Arsenal supporters have long dreamed of seeing their team crowned champions of Europe, and last night’s emphatic win has reignited that hope. The players, coaching staff, and fanbase will now look ahead to the second leg with belief and determination, knowing that the opportunity to make history is very real.
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Whatever we end up on financially, the majority of it needs to be spent on a striker!
Against Madrid, Saka rolled one right across the face of goal, then he made another good run and rolled another great ball into the box, and there was no one to capitalize. The frustration on his face was hard to not notice!
Even if we just put one of those two away, imagine going to the Bernebau with a 4-0 lead…
Have no figure, but another piss pot load of money is there to be made.
Over some £600 mill was made in the last campaign, nothing was spent in the Winter
Surely the war chest will be bursting at the seams in the summer, no doubt about that
The figures in this piece are NOT a correct summary of the Football London piece that was mentioned.
When this piece says:
“the club has so far collected £55.822 million for reaching the quarter-final stage. That total could rise significantly, with a further £12.55 million available should they qualify for the semi-finals. If they go on to reach the final, they stand to make an additional £15.48 million, while winning the tournament would increase the overall earnings to £20.92 million.”
The OVERALL earnings would be £89.292 million if they win the tournament. That’s a very big difference!
Can’t even buy a DecRice.
Anyone still think qualifying for the CL isn’t important? Still think “trophies” is what it’s all about?
Having little shiny pots to parade around the place might seem important, but in the grand scheme of things, for a club… the real deal is being in the CL.
£90 million. You can buy a lot of top players with that kind of cash, especially if you keep it coming in year on year as clubs like RM do.
I’m with Arsene Wenger – top 4 is a trophy in the real sense of the word.
Actually, I don’t really like the word “trophy” – it suggests that there has to be something to put in a cabinet, whereas to me it’s about “winning something” even if it has no shiny pot attached.
Basically: qualifying is a type of winning.
And qualifying for a place in the next season’s CL is definitely winning something, with or without anything shiny associated with it. Wonder how much Newcastle made in winning the league cup. 🤔
I still prefer to win a trophy mate
I differ here. It depends on the trophy. Winning a Carabao cup or FA cup is not on the same level as making the CL.
The managers and most fans understand this now.
Why does it matter though if it leads to nothing
Those FA Cup finals live forever
The days we qualified for CL do not
Just my opinion of course
Seconded 👍
Dan
A trophy and an open bus around Highbury and Islington is not to be sneezed at. Sheer joy!
My view is that winning a trophy becomes increasingly difficult if you are not a beneficiary of the riches emanating from CL qualification and I think that can’t be underestimated
But then …..and I promise I’m not being argumentative
In 21 years 0 Prems or CL right ?
Yet the majority of those years we were in the CL
So ( at least under our owners) there is zero correlation between being in the CL to winning trophies
In fact we regressed due to getting into the cycle of thinking top 4 was only thing that was important
Hence Sue our net spend in last 3 windows what 20 million ?
That’s despite being in CL
lol to the not being argumentative Dan🤣
Seriously though, what would have happened if we hadn’t had those years of CL qualification? Wenger would have gone, and perhaps a period of instability – Utd spring to mind. I consider it fortunate that the club stuck with Arteta. It hasn’t amounted to tons of trophies yet but stability and the chance to succeed is, imo more than a distinct possibility and that has to be good in the long term.
I hope so
You make a good point and one I remember so clearly when AW recognised the importance of finishing in the top4
Next season, though, by virtue of us beating Real Madrid it becomes the top5
The whole concept of what was the European Cup, which morphed into the Champions’ League is somewhat diminished if the top team on approx 90 points gets to compete with the 5th place PL team that could be 20 points behind. Not much champion about that.
SueP,
I’ve always had my reservations about the so called Champions League. The name itself is laughable.
I preferred the days of the UEFA Cup, the Cup Winners Cup, and the European cup.
But sadly in this money grabbing world that we live in, the big clubs want their big piece of the pie, and so this joke of a name called the champions League was formed.
To call it the Champions League, when the second, third, fourth and now even the fifth placed team can win it is laughable really.
But money talks as they say. 🤦♂️👍
Does seem weird that 1/4 of the Prem will be in CL
More if United or Spurs win Europe
Could even be up to 7 if Villa were to also win CL lol