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Arsenal set new Champions League prize money record

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Arsenal set new Champions League prize money record
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  • Arsenal's Champions League prize money reaches £125.18 million, a new record.
  • Earnings include £85.3 million before knockouts and £15.97 million for reaching the final.
  • Potential additional £5.61 million for winning final and £3.45 million for Super Cup spot.

3 million accumulated before the knockout stages, comprising initial TV money and rankings pool payments. 6 million for topping the 36-team standings. 8 million for reaching the quarter-finals after defeating Bayer Leverkusen, and further progressed to the final.

18 million. Arsenal will face either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in the final on May 30. 45 million.

62 million collected by PSG last season. 13 billion available in prize money for the 2025-26 Champions League. The financial windfall could significantly impact Arsenal's summer transfer budget, though the club has not commented on specific plans.

Additional revenue from matchday and commercial income due to reaching the final remains unclear. The record sum reflects UEFA's increased distribution model, which rewards performance and historical success. Arsenal's run to the final has maximized their earnings from every stage, setting a new benchmark for English clubs in the competition.

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