Celtic’s triumphant journey in the Champions League has not only filled their fans with pride but their pockets with a guaranteed £38 million, a substantial sum that reflects their success on the field. Sources close to Football Insider have confirmed this impressive figure following Celtic’s victory over Swiss champions, Young Boys, where a late own goal by Loris Benito secured their spot in the Champions League knockout round play-offs. The tense encounter at Celtic Park underlined the team’s determination and saw them accruing 12 points from their first seven matches, a testament to their strong performance throughout the tournament.
With their place in the play-off round secured, Celtic now set their sights on a top-16 finish, which could grant them a crucial advantage of hosting the second leg of the play-offs. A positive result against Aston Villa in their final league-phase game would seal this achievement for Brendan Rodgers’ side, solidifying their position among the top teams in the competition.
The financial rewards for their Champions League participation have been lucrative thus far, as highlighted in official Uefa documents which outline a guaranteed £16 million for each team. Celtic’s earnings have been further boosted by their performance in the league phase, with each win and draw translating into substantial payouts. Their total earnings now stand at £38.2 million, including payments from the value pillar system, with the potential for this figure to rise to £47.4 million should they progress to the last 16.
In comparison, their bitter rivals, Rangers, are expected to earn significantly less from their Europa League campaign, highlighting Celtic’s dominance in Europe this season. With a commanding 13-point lead over Rangers in the Scottish Premiership table, Celtic’s success both on and off the field this season underscores their status as a footballing powerhouse. The future looks bright for the Glasgow side as they continue their pursuit of glory in both domestic and European competitions.
