Real Madrid Tops UEFA Prize Money List With €139M

UEFA confirmed that Real Madrid was the top earner in the Champions League last season, receiving nearly €139 million. The prize money for the competition was over €2 billion, with an increase expected this season. Other top earners included PSG, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester City.

Real Madrid has been confirmed as the top money earner in last season's Champions League, collecting almost €139 million, UEFA reported on Thursday. The revelation was part of UEFA's financial report unveiled during its annual meeting in Belgrade.

The overall competition prize fund surpassed €2 billion, and this figure is set to increase by 25% this season due to a new format featuring more teams and games. Paris Saint-Germain followed closely behind with €122.4 million, despite being knocked out in the semifinals.

In the Europa League, Bayer Leverkusen received the highest payout of €41.2 million as the beaten finalist. Meanwhile, the competition's winner, Atalanta, secured almost €34 million. Payments were part of UEFA's efforts to manage the competition's commercial strategy effectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)