Lazio’s Europa League Earnings Revealed: The Financial Gap With The Champions League Grows

Competing in the Champions League has always carried a unique allure. The iconic anthem that plays before each match is a melody that every footballer dreams of hearing as they step onto the pitch. Facing the world's top teams is the ultimate aspiration for any professional player. Beyond its prestige and the opportunity to compete against the sport’s biggest stars, the Champions League also brings significant financial rewards. Clubs that qualify for Europe’s premier competition secure lucrative earnings, further widening the financial disparity between them and those who miss out.

While the Europa League may not have the same prestige, progressing in the tournament still provides valuable experience and a substantial financial boost. Lazio, for instance, has benefited from notable earnings throughout the 2024/25 season.

Lazio’s Earnings from the Europa League

According to estimates from Calcio e Finanza, Lazio has accumulated a total of €20.81 million from their Europa League campaign. Breaking down the figures:

• Participation bonus: €4.31 million
• Ranking position bonus: €3.58 million
• European TV rights share (five-year ranking and market weight): €6.24 million
• Non-European TV rights share (historical ten-year ranking excluding title points): €2.08 million
• Match results (wins = €450,000, draws = €150,000): €2.85 million
• Round of 16 qualification: €1.75 million

Lazio, who topped their group and advanced directly to the Round of 16 without playing the knockout play-offs, also outperformed their city rivals, Roma, in terms of earnings.

The Champions League Comparison

The financial gulf between the Champions League and Europa League is evident when comparing Lazio’s earnings to those of Champions League clubs. Inter Milan, despite finishing fourth in their group before advancing to the Round of 16, has already amassed €86 million. If they progress to the quarterfinals, that figure would rise to €98.5 million—a staggering €66 million more than Lazio’s Europa League earnings.

For further context:

• Atalanta, who finished ninth in the single-table format and were eliminated in the play-offs, earned €66 million.
• Juventus has earned €64 million, Milan €60 million, while Bologna, eliminated in the group stage, has collected €32 million.

These numbers highlight the financial power of the Champions League, which remains a crucial objective for clubs seeking both sporting glory and economic stability.