The Champions League quarter-finals is almost upon us and the three Italian representatives – Milan, Inter and Napoli – are all ready to fight for a spot in the semi-finals.
All three Serie A sides are on the same side of the bracket, with Milan drawing Napoli and Inter coming up against Benfica. The victors of these two ties will face off in the semi-finals, setting up an exciting route to the final.
The three teams have already earnt millions from their impressive Champions League campaigns this season, with Napoli receiving the most with €77.95m. Milan and Inter have earnt a little less, €71.41m and €68.55m respectively, and winning the quarter-finals further increases the takings.
Calcio e Finanza highlights how victory in the Champions League quarter-finals is worth €12.5m, an important amount for all three teams ahead of the summer transfer window.
Should Napoli beat Milan, their earnings would shoot up to €91.14m, but if they lost then the Rossoneri would receive at least €84.6m total. Beating Benfica would see Inter’s takings rise to €81.74m, a vital lifeline considering their delicate financial position.