German giants Bayern Munich stand to make at least 40 million euros (51m US dollars) from their record-breaking 12-1 slaughtering of Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League Round of 16 tie.
Having hammered Sporting 5-0 in Lisbon a fortnight ago in the first leg, Bayern tore their guests apart 7-1 in the second leg at Munich’s Allianz Arena on Tuesday night to record the biggest win in Champions League history at the knock-out stage.
For reaching the quarter-finals, Bayern have so far made 12.1 million euros (15.5m US dollars) including the 2.5 million euros (3.19m US dollars) for reaching the last eight.
As part of the 12.1m, Bayern will receive 4.4 million euros (5.6m US dollars) for qualifying for the Champions League by winning the Bundesliga title last year.
They also receive three million euros (3.8m) for their four wins and two draws in the group stages as well as 2.2 million euros (2.8m) for reaching the Round of 16.
In addition, Bayern receive 20 million euros (25.5m), half of the 40 million euros (51m) which is allocated to Germany.
And Bayern have made an estimated 10 million euros (12.7m US dollars) for hosting the four group stage games at their Allianz Arena ground.
And Bayern could still stand to make more money if they progress in the Champions League with a place in the semi-final worth three million euros (3.8m) and a place in the final at Rome’s Olympic Stadium on May 27 worth 4 million euros (5.1m).
