FC Bayern is in the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in four years. In addition to the sporting success, the people of Munich are also happy about the financial aspect.
Munich – A goal that Joshua Kimmich will probably remember for a long time. With his header in the 64th minute, he finally decided the quarter-final thriller against FC Arsenal (1-0) and lifted FC Bayern into the semi-finals of the Champions League. However, the 29-year-old's golden goal not only earned FCB a place among the best four teams in Europe, but also a rain of millions in bonuses.
Bayern's revenue in the Champions League is well over 100 million euros
Getting into the semi-finals alone is worth a bonus of 12.5 million euros to UEFA. All in all, Bayern earned well over 100 million euros in the premier class alone this season.
Only the bonus payout already amounts to 97.52 million euros. The amount could increase significantly if you make it to the final.
Reaching the final would bring millions more into Bayern's coffers
If the Munich team actually prevails against Real Madrid in the next round and even ends up winning the pot at Wembley (June 1, 2024, 9 p.m.), then UEFA would reward this again with a bonus of 20 million euros. The losing finalist will still receive 15.5 million euros.
In addition to the hefty bonus sum of around 100 million euros, FC Bayern can also look forward to spectator income from six home games in the Champions League. In addition, there are payments from the market pool, which are expected to bring another 30 million into the coffers of the German record champions.
Bonus overview of the 2023/2024 season in the Champions League
Reward type |
Premium amount in millions of euros |
|---|---|
CL entry fee |
15.64 |
Victory in CL group stage |
2.8 |
Draw CL group stage |
0.93 |
Advance to the CL round of 16 |
9.6 |
Advance to the CL quarter-finals |
10.6 |
Advance to the CL semi-finals |
12.5 |
Advance to the CL final |
15.5 |
Victory in the CL final |
4.5 |
Entry into the UEFA Super Cup |
3.5 |
UEFA Super Cup victory |
1.0 |
Market Pool |
Probably 30 (will be finalized after the season) |
Bayern's disappointing season could come to a conciliatory end under Tuchel
As part of the upcoming squad upheaval next summer, Bayern will certainly put the income from the Champions League to good use. However, the joy of the sporting success of being one of the four best teams in Europe for the first time since 2020 should clearly outweigh this.
In the furious victory over the Gunners in the quarter-final second leg, coach Thomas Tuchel's tactical master plan worked completely. The Bayern stars delivered a disciplined performance over 90 minutes, especially in defense. The season under Tuchel, which was disappointing in itself, could possibly come to a conciliatory end thanks to the successes in the premier class.
There are now many indications that Julian Nagelsmann will return to Munich in the summer and succeed Tuchel.
(kus)