08.05.2025 (04:30 PM)

Manchester United are in the Europa League. They beat Lyon in a once-in-a-lifetime comeback win. Now they have a goalless draw at Bilbao’s famous San Mames. Everything Manchester United have done in the Europa League has been brilliant. They have been more efficient in the knockout stages, showing great skill in matches against Sociedad, Lyon and Bilbao. They are close to becoming the unbeaten champions. Winning the Europa League has a huge impact on Manchester United’s future. Winning the Europa League will allow them to play in the Champions League. Playing in the Champions League will stabilize their finances.

Manchester United are in the Europa League. They beat Lyon in a once-in-a-lifetime comeback win. Now they have a goalless draw at Bilbao’s famous San Mames. Everything Manchester United have done in the Europa League has been brilliant. Manchester United have been more efficient in the knockout stages, showing their ability to win against Sociedad, Lyon and Bilbao. They are close to becoming the unbeaten champions. Winning the Europa League has a huge impact on Manchester United’s future. Winning the Europa League will allow them to play in the Champions League. Playing in the Champions League will help them balance their finances.

If they fail to win the Europa League, Manchester United will face a second European exit in 35 years. It will be the sixth time in the last 13 seasons that they have missed out on the Champions League. Manchester United’s shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe expects to earn between £80m and £100m if they qualify for the Champions League. The Europa League is worth around £40m. In fact, qualifying for the Champions League could earn upwards of £100m. The revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships and prize money will increase dramatically.

If Manchester United qualify for the Champions League next season and don’t win a single game, they will be worth £70m. The club’s lowest-earning European club between 2019 and 2024 was last season, when they earned £52m. The new Champions League has seen a significant increase in prize money this season. Manchester City, who finished 22nd in the league phase, are worth £64m. Arsenal, who are in the semi-finals, are worth £98m.