Celtic have a significant financial incentive when they face Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday night. A victory in Lisbon would bring a performance bonus of €450,000 to the Scottish club's European campaign earnings.
Prize money already secured
The club has already banked €4.31 million for its involvement in the competition's league phase this season. This sum was guaranteed after Celtic dropped into the Europa League from the Champions League. Further payments from UEFA's value pillar are also due, and the final league position will determine an additional payment, starting from €75,000 and rising for each higher place.
The stakes in Lisbon
Beyond the guaranteed money, individual results carry direct cash rewards. A draw against Benfica is worth €150,000, while a defeat yields no performance payment. Celtic's first league phase match ended in a loss to Ferencvaros, meaning they missed out on an earlier bonus opportunity. Manager Marco Silva is considering up to eight changes to his Benfica side following their domestic win, with selection influenced by player fitness after the international break.
Notts County's focus returns to League One this weekend with an away fixture against Wycombe Wanderers.
First reported at inkl
