Celtic FC stands on the brink of a lucrative opportunity in this season’s Champions League, with a staggering combined prize pool of €2.467 billion available. This significant sum means that Celtic could potentially secure a substantial financial boost through their performance in this prestigious European tournament.
As Brendan Rodgers’ team embarks on this season’s campaign, they will navigate a revamped league phase consisting of eight matches, each pivotal in determining their advancement to the knockout rounds. So far, Celtic has already accrued €18.62 million (£15.7 million) merely for entering the league phase. However, a victory in their opening match against Slovan Bratislava could further enhance their earnings by an additional €2.1 million.
The Champions League offers clubs a variety of performance-related bonuses based on their results in this league phase. A win not only brings in €2.1 million (£1.77 million) but draws also contribute to the financial rewards, with each draw netting €700,000 (£590,000). Moreover, Celtic will receive a guaranteed payment from UEFA, starting at €275,000 (£