Barcelona may be struggling in La Liga, but they have put themselves in prime position to qualify for the Champions League round of 16, sitting in second place after six games. With two to go, Barcelona’s accountants will be desperate to see them finish the job against Benfica and Atalanta.
According to Marca, Barcelona has 27 million euros at stake in their next two games. Finishing top of the table carries a reward of €10m in itself, although it requires Liverpool to slip up against Lille and PSV Eindhoven. Your prize money for the group stage will gradually decrease depending on position from then on, while finishing in the top eight also carries a €2 million bonus, and qualifying for the round of 16 means a €11 million bonus. million euros, something they would receive automatically. achieve being among the top eight.
If there are no departures this month, Marcus Rashford will not arrive. As of today there is no money to sign him. @ffpolo, @martinezferran
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) January 20, 2025
Beating Benfica and Atalanta also brings an additional €4.2 million in prize money for the matchday. So far Barcelona have earned €29.12 million for their participation, €18.62 million as an entry bonus and €10.5 million derived from their five victories to date. Barcelona will also seek an additional €52.5 million available for the overall winners of the competition.
The Portuguese giants will not be easy prey at the Estadio da Luz, having defeated Atlético de Madrid earlier in the group stage 4-0. Meanwhile, Atalanta remain one of the most impressive teams in Italian football and presented Real Madrid with a difficult test in December, although they passed it.