Paris Saint-Germain secured the UEFA Super Cup title after defeating "Tottenham" in a tense penalty shootout following a deadlock in regular time. The showdown took place in Udine, Italy, where both European giants battled for continental supremacy.
Both clubs walked away with €4 million each for their participation in the prestigious fixture. The French champions, however, pocketed an additional €1 million bonus for lifting the trophy, bringing their total earnings to €5 million.
Interestingly, this victory bonus pales in comparison to PSG's Champions League triumph from last season. The €5 million prize represents just a fraction – about 30 times less – than what the Parisian club earned for their Champions League success. Their European campaign last season reportedly generated approximately €150 million in revenue as they navigated through 17 matches to claim the ultimate prize.
The financial disparity between these two European competitions is striking. While the Super Cup offers prestige and another trophy for the cabinet, it's the Champions League that truly fills the coffers. Does this massive difference in prize money explain why clubs prioritize the Champions League above all other competitions?
