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The prize money and commercial opportunities are much lower in other European competitions.
UEFA’s financial report shows that Arne Slott’s side received €98.1m (£85.3m) in distribution payments to reach the last 16 of the Champions League in the 2024-25 season.
When Liverpool were in the Europa League in 2023-24, they earned just €26.8m (£23.3m) to reach the quarter-finals.
Winning the tournament would help close the funding gap a little more.
Tottenham earned €41.4m (£36m) after winning the Europa League last season, but Chelsea earned just €21.8m (£20m) from the Conference League.
Maguire said losing money from UEFA would only be part of the story.
“It also impacts matchday revenue,” Maguire said. “It has an impact on broadcast money.
“It will mean lower commercial revenues, because there will be bonuses built into contracts with major sponsors.”
On the upside, Maguire believes a Champions League exit could cost Liverpool around £120m.
Liverpool spent more than £400m last summer, signing players such as Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.
This was the biggest expenditure by the club in the transfer window.
But Maguire says Liverpool are “very well managed”. He said one season outside the Champions League might not have much of an impact.
Liverpool last week announced record revenues of £703m for the club’s final financial year to May 2025. The club made a profit of £8m.
Even with last year’s signings, Liverpool are only eighth in net transfer spending over the past five years.
“Although they have significant transfer expenses, you have to take a long-term view at their spending,” Maguire said.
“The team is still significantly behind Manchester and Chelsea in particular.”
UEFA’s latest benchmark report says Chelsea made a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25.
Manchester United’s finances are improving but the club’s debts are now approaching £1.3bn.
Will Liverpool have any problems when it comes to complying with financial rules?
“The simple answer is no,” Maguire added. “They are very legitimate in terms of their financial analysis.”
A Champions League exit could of course affect the players they might attract to Anfield.
For Van Dijk and Liverpool, being in the top flight will remain vital regardless of the money.
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