Hapoel Be'er Sheva Eyes Over 3 Million Euros by Advancing Past Vikingur in European Qualifiers

Hapoel Be'er Sheva has endured three consecutive summers without advancing to the group stages of European competitions, including the 2022 season when they reached the Conference League group stage alongside Villarreal, Austria Vienna, and Lech Poznan, earning seven points. The club's owner, Alona Barkat, has set a clear goal for the current summer: to qualify for any European league stage, with the UEFA Champions League being the ultimate ambition, a milestone the club has never achieved.

Before dreaming of the Champions League, Be'er Sheva must first overcome Icelandic club Vikingur in the upcoming two-legged qualifier. Success in this round guarantees at least a spot in the Conference League group stage, which is worth a minimum of 3.17 million euros. This financial incentive explains Barkat's insistence on fielding her key player, Kings Kangwa, in both the home match and the away leg in Hungary next week.

Advancing further to the UEFA Europa League group stage would increase the club's earnings to approximately 4.31 million euros, while reaching the Champions League group stage would bring in over 18 million euros before additional bonuses for match points. These figures highlight the significant financial stakes for Hapoel Be'er Sheva as they pursue European competition success this summer.