Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures €200,000 Bonus After Advancing in European Qualifiers

Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League after eliminating Sheriff Tiraspol, securing an additional €200,000 in UEFA prize money. This brings their total guaranteed earnings from UEFA competitions to €750,000. The bonuses are calculated based on the stage each team reaches, with Maccabi Tel Aviv assured at least a spot in the UEFA Conference League playoff round if they lose in the Europa League third qualifying round.

Their prize money increased from €550,000 to €750,000 considering the worst-case scenario of elimination in the next two rounds. Winning the Europa League third qualifying round or the Conference League playoff will guarantee Maccabi Tel Aviv a place in the group stage, ensuring European competition for the season. With their high coefficient ranking, the team is expected to be seeded in the Conference League playoff if they drop down, which would secure participation and a total income of €3.17 million, including an additional €2.42 million beyond the current bonuses.

If Maccabi Tel Aviv qualifies for the group stage, they will receive €4.31 million in total. These payments are lump sums and will significantly impact the club's finances for the upcoming season. Additionally, if Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv advance later on the same day, each will receive an extra €200,000, increasing their guaranteed bonuses from €350,000 to €550,000 based on their progression in the qualifying rounds.