Manchester City’s dismal run in the Champions League has already cost them almost £6million in lost prize money.
And losing at Sporting last month, coupled with the draw against Inter and capitulation in gifting three late goals to Feyenoord, has significantly impacted their financial gain from the competition.
UEFA award £1.77m for every group stage victory and just under £600,000 for a draw.
City could have racked up £10m already with two games still to play. Their current figure is at close to £4.5m.
After winning all six group matches, Liverpool are set to bank £22.9m should they earn maximum points from games with Lille and PSV.
Manchester City ‘s dismal run in the Champions League has already cost them almost £6million in lost prize money
Wednesday night’s 2-0 defeat at Juventus leaves Pep Guardiola’s side with work to do if they are to reach February’s playoff round for a place in the last 16.
After winning all six group matches, Liverpool are set to bank £22.9m
The prize for progression to the playoffs is around £840,000, with an eventual spot in the last 16 worth £9m.
In their current position, 22nd in a 36-team league, City are looking at facing the likes of Serie A leaders Atalanta, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid or AC Milan in a playoff.
Heading into the knockout stages is usually a formality for Guardiola, who has in the past said he continues to pick strong teams in dead rubber group games to swell the coffers.