The Champions League is the most financially rewarding club competition in football, and participating in it may completely overhaul a club’s income.
As Corriere della Sera (via Milan News) points out, there is a lot of money on the line tonight when AC Milan plays Borussia Dortmund at San Siro.
If Milan loses this game and Paris Saint-Germain wins against Newcastle in Paris, the game is over for the Rossoneri. They will be relegated to the Europa League at best, and possibly out of Europe entirely.
However, if Milan advances, they stand to collect roughly €20 million. This amount includes UEFA prize money, increased sponsorship revenue, and more ticket sales for Champions League nights.
While this would be a fantastic sports success, it would also mean that there is more money in the bank for the January transfer window, when Milan desperately needs a new centre-back and a left-back.
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