Atlético de Madrid had a lot at stake in Rotterdam. Simeone’s men not only had the possibility of sealing their place in the round of 16 of the Champions League, turning the page on what happened in last year’s edition when they were left out of the competition. ANDThe club also had a lot at stake financially. if he confirmed his move to the next phase. Last year’s disaster in which they neither qualified for the round of 16 nor continued playing in Europe by finishing fourth in their group, It was a huge blow to the coffers of the Atléticowhich had to diversify by converting the stadium into a theme park during the first half of 2023 in which everything from concerts to graduations and even massive baptisms were held.
The ugliest and most beautiful goals are worth a round of 16 for Atlético
That is why this match was vital for the entity. The victory and subsequent classification confirmed the entry into the red and white coffers of 35.5 million euros. Money that was expected to be received and as such was budgeted in this season’s sports income. But it was a hypothesis that needed to be endorsed on the pitch. Perhaps that explains the nervous image of Diego Pablo Simeone in the previous press conference with his curt responses or the tension on the players’ faces in the locker room tunnel.
The breakdown of the 35.5 million
Before stepping onto the grass of ‘The Kuip’, Atlético had already secured 14.8 million for participating in the league, to which was added a bonus of 840,000 euros. And to those they added 2.8 million for victories, which when adding three wins translated into 8.4 plus 1.86 for the two draws (930,000 euros per tie), which generates a total of 10.26 million for the points scored on the grass, and waiting to increase that number even in the remaining match against Lazio at the Metropolitano. And to all that The prize is added for having qualified for the round of 16, which represents a prize of 9.6 millions for Atlético’s coffers. The sum of all these incomes amounts to 35.5 ‘kilos’ today.
Geertruida’s own goal in the 14th minute paved the way seconds after Álvaro Morata spared his life in a one-on-one in which the local goalkeeper, Justin Bijlow, won the duel. However, Atlético did not have to wait a minute to celebrate a goal that came due to the lack of communication between the goalkeeper and his center back with Witsel involved in the play. Then came Mario Hermoso’s Van Basten-style goal to certify the victory and Atlético’s pass to the second round of the Champions League, regardless of what they do against Lazio next Wednesday, December 13 at the Metropolitano. That day he will be able to certify his leadership in front of his fans. Simeone breathed relief with the defender’s goal in the 57th minute and hugged Nelson Vivas, knowing that the job was done. Wieffer’s goal animated the end, but four minutes later Santiago Giménez scored Atlético’s third with an own goal again.
If Atlético is able to continue extending its path in this Champions League, the prizes it will receive are juicy. By getting into the quarterfinals he would win 10.6 million, to which he would add 12.5 if he plays in the semifinals. And if it is in the grand final at Wembley, the prize is 15.5 million, and the winner of the match in London will add another bonus of 4.5 million more. In the event that Simeone’s men win the title, they would add another 43.1 to the 35.5 that they have already accumulated as a result of the bonuses for overcoming the different qualifying rounds. Which would mean an income of 78.6 million.
2023-11-28 23:14:44
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