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English Premier League side, Arsenal, has bagged close to a staggering £100 million following their sensational run to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
The Gunners stunned football fans across Europe after thrashing Real Madrid 2-1 at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, April 16 — sealing a dominant 5-1 victory on aggregate.
With this triumph, Mikel Arteta’s men now gear up for a heavyweight showdown against French champions Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal will host the first leg on April 29 at the Emirates Stadium before heading to Paris for the return fixture on May 7.
Financially, the North London club has enjoyed a massive windfall throughout their Champions League campaign. They initially secured a hefty £75 million for finishing third in the competition’s new-look league phase as of January 30.
During the group stages, Arsenal earned £1.8 million for each win and £600,000 for a draw, raking in £11.4 million from six wins and a single draw.
Further earnings include:
- £1.7 million for securing a top-eight finish,
- £9.4 million for qualifying directly for the round of 16,
- £10.7 million after dispatching PSV in the round of 16,
- And another £12.9 million for eliminating Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.
According to Football Insider, when combined with UEFA’s value pillar system payments, Arsenal’s total earnings from the competition have soared to approximately £99.3 million.
With a potential final on the horizon and even more prize money up for grabs, Arsenal’s Champions League run is proving just as profitable as it is historic.
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