Earnings of All 12 British Clubs in European Competitions for 2025/26 Season
The 2025/26 European football season concluded with two British clubs lifting trophies. Paris Saint-Germain edged out Arsenal in a thrilling Champions League final, while Aston Villa and Crystal Palace claimed titles in other European competitions.
The Champions League final saw PSG defeat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a dramatic encounter in Budapest. Arsenal, who had secured the Premier League title, aimed to win their first Champions League but fell just short. Despite the loss, Arsenal generated significant revenue by reaching the final stage.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa triumphed in the Europa League, beating Freiburg 3-0 on May 20, and Crystal Palace clinched the Conference League title with a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano on May 27.
Financial Breakdown of British Clubs in Europe
According to data from Football Meets Data, Arsenal topped the earnings chart among British clubs, amassing £123.9 million throughout their European campaign. Liverpool, eliminated in the quarter-finals by eventual winners PSG, earned £94.7 million.
- Manchester City: £83.9 million (knocked out in last-16 by Real Madrid)
- Chelsea: £79.7 million
- Tottenham Hotspur: £73 million
- Newcastle United: £55.7 million (last-16 exit)
Aston Villa received £35.5 million after their Europa League victory. Nottingham Forest, who reached the semi-finals of the same competition, earned £20.9 million. Crystal Palace's Conference League triumph brought them £17.7 million.
Scottish clubs also featured on the list: Rangers earned £15 million despite not advancing beyond the Europa League group phase, and Celtic made £14.5 million after falling to Stuttgart in the Europa League knockout play-offs. Aberdeen finished 35th in the Conference League standings without winning a game, earning £4.3 million.
Complete Earnings List for British Clubs in 2025/26 European Campaign
- Arsenal: £123.9 million
- Liverpool: £94.7 million
- Manchester City: £83.9 million
- Chelsea: £79.7 million
- Tottenham Hotspur: £73 million
- Newcastle United: £55.7 million
- Aston Villa: £35.5 million
- Nottingham Forest: £20.9 million
- Crystal Palace: £17.7 million
- Rangers: £15 million
- Celtic: £14.5 million
- Aberdeen: £4.3 million
The nine English clubs together accumulated roughly £585 million, while the three Scottish sides combined for £33.8 million. Arsenal's revenue could have reached £133 million had they lifted the Champions League trophy.
