The Ibrox club is likely to receive a much-needed boost thanks of UEFA, and the team’s efforts.
Rangers have advanced to the Europa League knockout stages despite a stunning setback at Old Trafford.
The injury-plagued Gers were minutes away from salvaging a late point against Manchester United after Cyriel Dessers’ magnificent goal in the 88th minute. It would have placed one foot in the last 16 positions. However, Bruno Fernandes scored in extra time to drop Govan to 13th position, three points behind the top eight teams. One source of consolation is that results elsewhere have ensured the Light Blues a play-off position, with a final matchday against Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise to follow.
Phlippe Clement has a taste for Thursday night European action with big wins against Nice and FCSB under his belt. It is what put them in a great position to secure European football beyond January. The Europa League cannot boast the riches of the Champions League but every ounce of prize money counts if some last-minute deals are to be secured before the window deadline.
Rangers have recently developed a fondness for Europe’s second club competition, having advanced to the Seville final in 2022. The Govan side was cheered on by their loyal home crowd as they defeated Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig before losing to Eintracht Frankfurt in the final. And fans will fantasize about going on another continental excursion to leave their domestic problems behind them and put some extra money in their pockets. Record Sport has analyzed the prize money amounts for you, saving you the effort.
Europa League prize money
- Winner: £10.95m
- Runner-up: £5.9m
- Semi-finalists: £3.54m
- Quarter-finalists: £2.11m
- Round of 16: £1.47m
- Reaching knockout round play-off: £250k
- League-phase wins: £379k
- League-phase draws: £126k
- League-phase defeats: £0
How much have Rangers banked so far?
Rangers have earned a total of £1.389 million from this year’s revamped competition, including £3.64 million from qualifying and performance-related bonuses. Wins over Malmo, FCSB, and Nice added £1.14 million, while draws against Olympiacos and Tottenham added £252k, bringing the total to £1.389 million.
- Malmo 0-2 Rangers (£379k)
- Rangers 1-4 Lyon (£0)
- Rangers 4-0 FCSB (£379k)
- Olympiacos 1-1 Rangers (£126k)
- Nice 1-4 Rangers (£379k)
- Rangers 1-1 Tottenham (£126k)
- Manchester United 2-1 Rangers (£0)
- Total: £1.389m
So, as things stand, the Scottish champions are promised at least £5.029 million, but that figure will be boosted by ticket sales and further success in the knockout stages.
How much are the Europa League knockout stages worth?
Rangers can go to the final 16 by finishing in the top eight or by finishing in the last 32 play-off slots, which are positions nine through twenty-four. Qualifying for the last 16 is extremely important because the prize money is nearly six times that of a play-off spot (as previously stated).
Rangers will also be due another chunky sum from UEFA depending on their final position, which will be settled at Ibrox on Thursday January 30 against Union Saint-Gilloise. Each position in the table is worth £63.4k, meaning the club that finishes 36th will earn that figure with an additional £63.4k added for every higher ranking after all eight matches.
According to UEFA, clubs ranked 1 to 8 in the league ranking will receive an additional £507.3k and clubs ranked 9 to 16 will receive an additional £253.6k.
