Manchester City has the opportunity to break the £100 million prize money barrier if they successfully defend their Champions League title this season. UEFA has increased the bonus payments for the competition, with last year’s total amounting to around £85 million.
City earned just over £2 million per game in the group stage, finishing top with six consecutive victories against RB Leipzig, Young Boys, and Red Star Belgrade. If they maintain their 3-1 advantage over Copenhagen in the last-16 second leg, they will earn an additional £9 million for reaching the quarter-finals for the seventh consecutive season.
Additionally, City will receive a significant share of the broadcast finances, as both Manchester United and Newcastle United failed to qualify for the knockout stages. There is also £33 million in prizes available for progressing through the various rounds this season, with the winners of the final receiving just under £4 million for lifting the trophy.
Pep Guardiola has expressed confidence in City’s chances this season, citing last year’s success as a source of additional belief. Following their victory over Copenhagen, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Phil Foden all contributed goals, with City now considered firm favorites to make the last eight.
Foden commented on City’s prospects, saying, “We’ve got the squad of players [to win it again]. I look around the changing room and still see the determination and hunger – so I don’t see why not.”
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