Roma's Europa League Run: Analyzing the Financial Impact
Exploring the financial repercussions of Roma's Europa League journey and their earnings of €22 million in the 2025/2026 season.
Roma have been defeated in their two-legged tie against Bologna, the European derby, and have officially bowed out of the 2025/2026 Europa League, a competition in which they were, on paper, among the favourites to win the title. The second leg, which ended 4–3 in favour of the Emilian side after extra time, therefore also brings to an end the financial windfall that the UEFA competition was providing for the club’s balance sheet.Indeed, an analysis of the accounts carried out by Calcio e Finanza puts the prize money earned this season at a figure that is significantly lower than that received by clubs participating in the Champions League.Entry into the tournament – or rather, qualification for it – had guaranteed Roma €4.31 million out of the total €155 million. This figure is double the amount forecast for the 2021–24 period.As always, during the League Phase, results from the eight matches yield financial bonuses for both wins and draws. Wins this season have earned €450,000 each, whilst draws have earned €150,000 each. With five wins and one draw, Roma have earned €2.4 million.Roma finished the League Phase in the top eight of the table, and their final position secured them €2.34 million, plus a further €600,000 in bonuses. This finish earned them direct qualification for the round of 16, which brought a further €1.75 million into the club’s coffers.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingSince the changes to the competition structure were finalised, the concept of ‘value’ – divided into European and non-European components – has replaced the well-known ‘market pool’; this is effectively a combination of the previous market pool component and the individual coefficient of each club. From these two factors, Roma received €7.38 million and €2.88 million respectively.In total, Roma’s final revenue therefore amounted to around €22 million, a slight improvement on the 2024/2025 season, which brought in around €20.5 million for the club, but still figures that are vastly lower than those, for example, received by all four Italian teams already eliminated from the Champions League (Napoli, for example, who failed to progress past the group stage, ended up with around €48.5 million).Shareholding: €4.31 million‘European’ share: €7.38 million'Non-European' share: €2.88 millionPerformance bonus: €2.4 millionLeague position bonus: €2.34 millionBonus for finishing between 1st and 8th place: €0.6 millionRound of 16 bonus: €1.75 millionTOTAL: €21.66 million
Roma's Europa League Journey Cut Short
In a dramatic turn of events, Roma has been knocked out of the 2025/2026 Europa League by Bologna, bringing an end to their aspirations of lifting the trophy. The defeat not only dashed their on-field dreams but also had significant financial implications for the club.
Financial Breakdown of Roma's Europa League Earnings
The analysis of Roma's accounts reveals a detailed breakdown of their revenue sources in the Europa League. Despite high expectations, the club earned a total of €22 million, which is a modest figure compared to other European competitions.
Prize Money and Bonuses Accumulated
Roma's revenue included a combination of prize money and various bonuses earned throughout the competition. From the initial qualification to the league phase and reaching the round of 16, each stage contributed to their overall earnings.
Comparison with Champions League Revenue
Although Roma's €22 million revenue is an improvement from the previous season, it pales in comparison to the earnings of Italian teams in the Champions League. The financial disparity highlights the importance of deep European runs for clubs seeking substantial financial gains.




