The terrific 8: 2 against FC Barcelona was also very important financially for Bayern, especially in the Corona crisis. Every victory in Lisbon brings millions. That creates leeway - at Alaba or Perisic.
Lisbon (dpa) - The grandiose start to the final tournament of the Champions League is not only of great sporting importance for Bayern Munich. It also alleviates the enormous financial losses suffered by the German record champions in the Corona crisis.
Even if UEFA were to reduce the payments published before the start of the season for the last knockout rounds, Bayern could still collect over 100 million euros when winning the title. The contracts with club sponsors also usually contain a success component.
Two more wins after the 8: 2 in the quarter-finals against FC Barcelona could create room for maneuver in view of the millions lost due to ghost games threatening in the new Bundesliga season. For example, for an expensive contract extension with defense chief David Alaba or the whereabouts of Ivan Perisic on loan from Inter Milan.
In the 8-2 win against FC Barcelona, coach Hansi Flick once again placed the Croatian in the starting line-up, who made it 2-1. "Ivan is simply physically important to the team. He has a good move towards the goal, a good finish," said Flick, praising the winger.
Bayern boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had recently spoken of "financial challenges" due to Corona and after the 50 million euro commitment from national player Leroy Sané declared that "no more investments will be made".
Every victory in Portugal makes the club's treasury ring. UEFA originally offered € 10.5 million as a bonus for the quarter-finals. Another twelve million should flow into the semi-finals, which has reached RB Leipzig in addition to Bayern.
In the tournament format, however, both rounds will no longer be played in a home and return leg, which is why UEFA has not ruled out lower bonuses. The final victory is rewarded with 19 million euros in normal years. The Champions League remains a bubbling source of money for Bayern even in the Corona season. The Munich Champions League revenues in the 2019/20 season had added up to 74.19 million euros until the outbreak of the corona pandemic.
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