Champions League: PSG Narrowly Escapes Abyss, Set to Hit Jackpot

While Lens and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) experienced divergent paths in the Champions League—Lens facing elimination and PSG narrowly qualifying for the Round of 16—the financial windfall for both clubs remains substantial.

With a group stage record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, PSG, like Lens, earned 7.46 million euros based on their performance. Additional revenue streams include a participation bonus of 15.64 million euros, coefficient-related income (30.7 million euros), and market pool earnings projected at 33 million euros.

Securing a place in the Round of 16 comes with an extra 9.6 million euros for PSG. In total, PSG is set to pocket a whopping 96.4 million euros.

The financial scenario for PSG was on the brink of catastrophe, with potential losses nearing 20 million euros if they were eliminated. This calculation doesn’t even account for ticket sales and merchandise revenue losses. If PSG advances to the final stages, additional earnings could reach up to 52.7 million euros.

Lens, with an identical group stage record, is poised to receive a slightly lower sum of 52.87 million euros from this European campaign.