On May 29, 2022, Real Madrid made history by clinching a record 14th European crown after defeating Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League final in Paris, France.
Brazilian rising star Vinicius Junior scored the solitary goal to deny Liverpool what would have been their seventh title and scotched their hopes of finishing the campaign with a cup treble.
However, many fans wonder how much the clubs are paid for winning such a magnificent final.
According to The Standard Sports, Real Madrid will pocket a total of $82 million, translating to approximately Sh9.5 billion Kenyan Shillings.
This amount includes $22.6 million for winning the final, $14.1 million for the semifinals, $12 million for the quarterfinals, $10.8 million for the round of 16, $3.1 million for group stage wins, $1.1 million for group stage draws, and $17.1 million for group stage prizes.
Real Madrid also has the chance to earn a further $5.1 million if they win the Super Cup and could double that figure if they bring the Club World Cup home.
So, in total, Madrid could pocket between $90 million and $93 million as a consequence of beating Liverpool in Paris.
It's worth noting that the two Champions League finalists in 2022 will each receive $17.5 million in prize money simply for reaching the final of the competition.
Additionally, winners of the Asian Champions League will pocket $4 million, while runners-up will receive $2 million.
Wydad Casablanca, the winners of the CAF Champions League, will pocket $2.5 million after beating Al Ahly of Egypt 2-0 in the final.
