Aston Villa have surged into the Champions League quarter-finals, earning a stunning £69.3 million windfall, and setting their sights on PSG in the semis.
The West Midlands side secured automatic entry to the last 16 by finishing eighth in the revamped league phase. They recorded five wins and one draw in eight competitive fixtures.
Villa dismantled Club Brugge with a 6-1 aggregate score in the last-16 tie. Their commanding performance energized the squad and captured the attention of European football fans.
UEFA’s official documents guarantee each team £15.6 million for participation. Villa reaped around £9.6 million from wins and draws during the league phase, boosting their earnings significantly.
Additional rewards came from qualification bonuses. The club pocketed £9.2 million for reaching the last 16 and £1.7 million for finishing in the top eight, while their ranking added extra funds.
Villa’s eighth-place finish earned them a further £6.7 million from UEFA payments. Advancing to the quarter-finals delivered an extra £10.5 million, with a semi-final spot valued at £12.6 million.
Villa now look set to secure a permanent deal for midfielder Marco Asensio. The 29-year-old, who scored seven goals in eight appearances – including three in the recent win – attracts a fee of £15 million, and UEFA rules may allow him to face PSG.
For the latest updates and in-depth analysis, follow fotnet24.net on social media. The club now focuses on their Champions League ambitions as they prepare to challenge PSG next month.
