Shakhtar 'robs' Madrid more than five million

Real Madrid fell in Ukraine in a new debacle in the Champions League. With the exception of the matches against Inter Milan, the white team has shown a poor version in the maximum continental competition, something that It not only affects him at a sporting level and compromises his classification for the round of 16.

In economic terms, UEFA awards almost three million euros for each victory in the competition, although only in the group stage. Specifically, the amount paid is € 2.7M. So that, Real Madrid's two defeats against Shakhtar deprive him of € 5.4M, a not inconsiderable amount in the difficult financial times for the large sports entities.

In addition, the disaster against the Ukrainian team could leave Zidane's out of the next phase. UEFA also distributes a high amount for advancing to the second round. The clubs have already entered 15 million for being present in the groups and those who remain in the first two will receive a new payment of € 9.5M.

The Champions of the Champions will receive a total payment that varies between 66 and 82.2 million euros, taking into account the amount that UEFA pays for each match won in the groups and for each round passed. Madrid, which years ago made gold by reigning in Europe, faces a different year. If more income arrives or not, it will depend on the last day …