Fresh data from Football Meets Data after Matchday 5 of the 2025–26 Champions League shows one clear winner financially: Paris Saint-Germain. With €73.2 million already secured, PSG sits alone at the top of the earnings table — the only club to pass the €70M mark.
Despite a more turbulent sporting season, PSG remains an economic powerhouse. Their total comes from participation fees, league-phase points, their massive UEFA coefficient and their commercial share. No other club even comes close at this stage.
Arsenal and Manchester City follow just behind, both flirting with the €70M range. The Premier League flexes its muscle with three teams in the top six, including Liverpool.
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Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea, Dortmund and Inter all exceed €60M. Even Barcelona — despite their struggles — remains well placed thanks to their strong UEFA coefficient. Regular Champions League contenders continue to thrive under the system.
French clubs: a huge contrast
France places three clubs on the list, but with massive gaps:
PSG: €73.2M (1st)
OM: ~€52M
Monaco: ~€48M
Marseille posts a strong financial campaign and ranks inside the top 10. Monaco’s recent performances place them around the top 15.
At the bottom, clubs like Qarabag, Pafos and Kairat Almaty sit around €25–30M — a chasm compared to Europe’s giants.
Overall takeaway: the new format widens the gap
The figures highlight how much the UEFA coefficient boosts historic clubs. And with the new league-style format, the gap between the elite and smaller teams only grows.
Even in a season where results are inconsistent, PSG remains one of the financial heavyweights of the Champions League.
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