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Champions League Final Brings More Than Just Glory
The pinnacle of European club football reaches its climax tonight as Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund battle it out at Wembley for the coveted Champions League trophy. Yet, beyond the prestige, there’s a hefty financial reward awaiting the victor, with millions in prize money on the line.
Manchester City‘s Near Miss and Financial Windfall
Manchester City’s dreams of back-to-back Champions League titles were dashed in a nail-biting semi-final against Real Madrid. Despite this, the club’s journey to the final last year was financially lucrative, netting them a total of £85 million, including £17.1 million from the final round, group stages, and television rights.
The Prize That Awaits Tonight’s Champions
As Real Madrid and Dortmund prepare to face off, a substantial sum beckons. This year’s total Champions League prize pot amounts to an eye-watering £2.19 billion. The champions will pocket around £17 million for their triumph in the final, matching last year’s prize, excluding additional television revenue.
Coaches Reflect on the Road to Wembley
Borussia Dortmund’s coach, Edin Terzic, acknowledged the surreal nature of their journey to the final, emphasizing their deserving place and the open nature of knockout football. Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid mirrored Terzic’s sentiments, highlighting the unpredictability of a one-off match and his team’s readiness to face the challenge.
As anticipation builds, tonight’s match promises to be a spectacle of high stakes football, where glory is matched by financial reward, and history awaits the victors.
