Why more than £100m rests on Man Utd winning Europa League
Summary
Manchester United's football team could miss out on significant income if they do not win the Europa League. The team needs the victory in order to qualify for European football next season, as their poor league performance has taken the Champions League out of reach.Key Facts
- Manchester United is competing in the Europa League, with a game in Bilbao on the cards.
- If they do not win the competition, it will only be their second season without European football in 35 years.
- The team's poor performance has left them at 14th place in their league this season.
- If Manchester United qualified for the Champions League, the financial reward would be around £80-£100 million.
- The minimum amount they would earn from participating in the Champions League would be £70 million.
- Champions League rewards are calculated based on a team's success over the past five years and the payment from the domestic broadcaster.
- Manchester United currently ranks around 12th in the UEFA rankings.
- The team's average revenue per match, as found in the first half of 2024-25, was £5.2 million.
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