The Europa Conference League has brought a significant windfall to Polish football clubs, with Legia Warsaw and Jagiellonia Białystok raking in millions of euros in prize money.
Legia Warsaw Leads the Way
Legia Warsaw, who finished seventh in the league phase, has earned a staggering €10.054 million, equivalent to over 42 million PLN. This amount includes the basic participation fee of €3.17 million, as well as €1.6 million for their four wins in the league phase. Additionally, they received €840,000 for finishing seventh and €800,000 for advancing to the 1/8 finals. The club also earned €400,000 as a bonus for finishing among the top eight teams.
Jagiellonia Białystok Not Far Behind
Jagiellonia Białystok, the Polish champions, have earned around €8 million, equivalent to over 32 million PLN. Although they didn’t advance to the 1/8 finals, they still received the basic participation fee and prize money for their performances in the league phase.
UEFA’s Lucrative Rewards
The UEFA Europa Conference League offers lucrative rewards for teams that advance to the latter stages of the competition. Reaching the quarterfinals guarantees €1.3 million, while promotion to the semifinals earns €2.5 million. The finalists will receive a staggering €4 million.
What’s Next for Legia and Jagiellonia?
Legia Warsaw has already qualified for the 1/8 finals and will learn their opponent in the draw on Friday. Jagiellonia Białystok, on the other hand, will participate in the playoffs to reach the 1/8 finals. The draw will take place on Friday at 13:00, and fans can follow the live coverage on Sport.pl and the Sport.pl LIVE mobile app.
In conclusion, the Europa Conference League has brought a significant influx of cash to Polish football clubs, with Legia Warsaw and Jagiellonia Białystok being the biggest beneficiaries. As the competition moves forward, fans can expect more exciting matches and potentially more prize money for their favorite teams.
