Aston Villa’s unforgettable run in the UEFA Champions League may have ended at the quarter-final stage, but the club will walk away from the competition with a massive financial boost — banking over £45 million in prize money.
Despite nearly mounting a comeback against Paris Saint-Germain, Villa’s spirited second-leg effort at Villa Park ended in heartbreak.
Having trailed 3-1 on aggregate, early goals from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes put PSG up 5-1 overall after just 27 minutes. Yet Villa weren’t finished. Goals from Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Ezri Konsa brought the home side within touching distance of extra time. They pushed PSG to the limit, with Marco Asensio and Konsa both missing golden chances that could have rewritten the tie’s outcome.
Villa’s Champions League Payday
According to official UEFA documentation, Aston Villa will receive £10.53 million for reaching the quarter-final stage alone. But that’s just a portion of their overall windfall from the 2024/25 campaign.
Here’s the full breakdown of what Villa have earned:
Qualification Bonus: £15.95 million
League Phase (5 wins, 1 draw): £9.44 million
Round of 16 (vs Club Brugge): £9.27 million
Quarter-final stage: £10.53 million
Total Performance-Based Earnings: £45.19 million
Could Villa Use the Money to Land Rashford?
The financial reward puts Aston Villa in a strong position heading into the summer transfer window — and could be crucial in triggering the £40 million buy option for Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan from Manchester United.
Rashford impressed in the PSG tie, including a sensational assist for Konsa’s goal, and questions were put to Unai Emery about the club’s plans.
“It is difficult to plan it now,” Emery admitted.
“He’s feeling comfortable and feeling better. Today, he played a fantastic match.
We are very happy. The most important thing is if he’s happy, we’re happy.
Then, of course, it depends on the circumstances and what happens in the next weeks, and in the next year as well.”
Should Aston Villa use their Champions League earnings to sign Marcus Rashford permanently?
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