Atlético: The Value of Each Position at the Top
Atlético fans, every roar at the Metropolitano is worth gold! This article analyzes how LaLiga standings and participation in European competitions directly impact our Atleti’s budget.
The difference between enjoying the Champions League and settling for the Europa League translates into over 20 million euros, a huge amount! The distribution of television money is crucial: the champion takes a significant percentage, while the last-placed team receives much less.
This distribution, based on Royal Decree Law 5/2015, directly influences the club’s salary cap, limiting the ability to sign top-level players. But not everything is based on sporting results.
LaLiga also considers social implantation, rewarding teams with a higher number of season ticket holders, television audiences, and collaborations with the media. Let’s not forget the Supercopa, an opportunity to add extra income by participating among the top four finishers.
The Champions League is the grand prize, with a guaranteed minimum income for participating, in addition to significant sums for each victory and for advancing through each round. The Europa League and the Conference League also offer economic rewards, although to a lesser extent. In short, every goal, every victory, and every position in the table make a difference in the club’s economy. Let’s keep cheering on Atleti to reach glory and ensure a bright future!
