Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured more than €100 million in UEFA Champions League revenue after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Saturday’s final in Budapest.
The victory saw Luis Enrique’s side successfully defend the European crown they won last season, becoming only the second club after Real Madrid to retain the Champions League title in the modern era.
While Arsenal’s dream of completing a Premier League and Champions League double ended in heartbreak, PSG walked away with the trophy and a substantial financial reward.
PSG Hit €100m Revenue Mark
By winning the final, PSG earned a €25 million winners’ bonus from UEFA.
Arsenal, as runners-up, received €18.5 million.
When combined with earnings from the revamped league phase, knockout-round progression bonuses, performance-related payments and broadcasting revenue, PSG’s total income from this season’s Champions League campaign is expected to exceed €100 million.
The financial windfall caps another successful season for the French champions, who have now established themselves among Europe’s elite clubs.
PSG Retain European Crown
Luis Enrique’s men showed resilience to overcome Arsenal after a tense and closely contested final.
The Premier League champions struck first through Kai Havertz after just six minutes, with the German forward capitalising on a defensive error to fire Arsenal ahead.
The Gunners defended resolutely for much of the match, frustrating a PSG side that had scored freely throughout the competition.
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However, Ousmane Dembele converted a second-half penalty to bring the French champions level and force
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