PSG advances to the European final and earns R$500 million in Champions prizes

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed their presence in the Champions League final for the second year in a row after eliminating Bayern from Munique in the semi-final. The classification places the French club among the 17 teams in history to reach two consecutive tournament decisions. With the advance, PSG guaranteed a financial contribution that exceeds R$500 million in prizes accumulated since the start of the continental competition.

The performance in the current edition marks a period of tactical maturity under the command of Luis Enrique. The team overcame traditional opponents with more collective football, reducing dependence on isolated individuals. The path to Budapeste included eliminations of Chelsea and Liverpool, two former champions who imposed great difficulties throughout the 180 minutes of knockout.

Estrutura award in the new Champions League

The new format implemented in the 2024/25 season drastically changed the distribution of resources between participants. The league phase now features 36 clubs, generating a greater volume of games and television revenue. Uefa has allocated a total of €2.47 billion for distribution among participants, with each club receiving a guaranteed fixed share just for participation.

PSG finished the initial phase in 11th place, forcing the team to compete in the playoffs before the round of 16. Mesmo with the longest path, the financial strategy proved to be advantageous due to the bonuses for victories achieved. The current system values ​​each point achieved on the pitch, with staggered awards for each phase overcome.

Detalhamento of amounts received by the club

• Cota price for participation in the league stage: €18.6 million
• Bônus by results (four wins and two draws): €9.8 million
• Adicional per playoff place: €1 million
• Premiação for place in the round of 16: €11 million
• Bonificação for reaching the quarter-finals: €12.5 million
• Valor received for semi-final place: €15 million
• Cota guaranteed by qualifying for the grand final: €18.5 million

Faturamento accumulated in the knockout

The path through the knockout stages served as the main driver of Parisian revenue. Uefa has established clear financial steps for each phase the teams overcome. By eliminating Monaco in the playoffs, PSG began the journey towards the current amount. The victory over Chelsea in the round of 16 guaranteed an additional €11 million to French coffers.

The most profitable moment occurred with the rating on Bayern of Munique. Esse result injected €18.5 million directly into the club’s accounts, an amount destined exclusively to the two finalists of the competition. The total of all phases already guarantees PSG €86.4 million, equivalent to just over R$500 million at the current price. Caso beats Arsenal in the final, they will receive an additional bonus of €6 million for the title.

Final on Budapeste against Arsenal

The decision is scheduled for May 30 at Puskás Arena, a modern stadium located at Budapeste, Hungria. The official match time was set for 4pm in the local time zone, corresponding to 1pm according to Brasília time. Milhares of French and English fans are expected in Eastern Europe for the event, with security reinforced in the region to avoid conflicts between the fans.

The confrontation puts two different models of sports management face to face. PSG is betting on consolidated stars and a coach experienced in European competitions, while Arsenal is confident in long-term work continuity. The English are looking for their first title in history in the competition, while the French are trying to erase the frustration of the previous runner-up. Transmission for Brasil is guaranteed on SBT on open TV, TNT Sports on pay TV and Max on streaming.