Thats it with CL this time around

[toonviking]

That goal we conceded there, because of hopeless defending, will cost us.

We are out of CL now.

PSV maybe, PSG not a chance in hell.

[Jammy89]

I mean. . . bit extreme.

If we beat PSV we're guarenteed play offs.

With it being at home, I'd give us a reasonable chance.

[Zippity]

Not over yet Viking, mate,

Top 8 was a possibility with 3 minutes of normal time remaining...but...we're not in the top 8 in Europe so ...playoffs is still very decent.

[toonviking]

Top 8 out of the window I should have said...

Play off you need luck with the draw and the match it self, cant see that happening.

[toptoon]

Top 8 out of the window I should have said...

Play off you need luck with the draw and the match it self, cant see that happening.

Thats the spirit!!

[Guybrush]

Do we get more money for playing the extra game 🤔 😆

[Ragatino]

Beat PSV at home & a take revenge for the robbery last time we played PSG in Paris would be excellent.

4 points would be excellent. Taking a draw in Paris is not unbelievable. However, beating the Dutch at SJP is likely.

At least 3 points. Paris is a free hit, nothing to lose.

The team are on 10 points. 13 points is nailed on qualification to the KOs potentially based on other results a fluky top 8. 14 points is a stronger shout for Auto-Qual. 16 is nailed on.

All still to play for!

[Jammy89]

Do we get more money for playing the extra game �� ��

Should do

[toptoon]

Should do

Was thinking about that today. The prize for getting automatic qualification will be more than money received for extra games if we miss out.

[Ragatino]

Was thinking about that today. The prize for getting automatic qualification will be more than money received for extra games if we miss out.

It would make sense that the 2 Ko games generate match day revenue + commercials.

The negative is the extra miles in the legs and additional congestion in the fixture schedule. Cost/benefit ration of the extra matches v impact on the other competitions over the remainder of the season.

Finishing top 8 teams are seeded, so they get an easier draw.

Subtotal for these fixed milestones: €44.12 million (participation + top 8 + R16 + QF).
Variable Performance Payments (League Phase Only)
These depend on results in the 8 league phase matches and final ranking:

Per Win: €2.1 million (a top 8 team typically needs 4–6 wins to qualify, adding €8.4–12.6 million).
Per Draw: €0.7 million (e.g., 2 draws = €1.4 million).
Ranking Bonus: €0.275–9.9 million, based on position (progressive shares: 1st place = 36 shares × €0.275m = €9.9m; 8th place = 29 shares × €0.275m ≈ €8m). Undistributed draw funds boost this slightly.

Typical Range for a Top 8 Team: €15–25 million (e.g., 5 wins, 1 draw, 8th place: ~€5 × €2.1m + €0.7m + €8m ranking + €2m top 8 bonus = €20.5 million total for league phase variables/fixed extras).
Total Estimated Earnings Up to Quarterfinals

Minimum (hypothetical worst-case top 8: 0 wins, 8 losses/draws adjusted, 8th place): ~€52–55 million (fixed €44.12m + minimal variables/ranking).
Realistic Average (4–5 wins, 1–2 draws, mid-top 8): €65–75 million.

[Ragatino]

Summary: Reaching the quarter-finals after a top-8 league-phase finish would bring Newcastle United approximately ?105?115 million in total UEFA revenue for the 2025/26 season (prize money + TV/market pool), not counting gate receipts, merchandising, or sponsorship boosts.

[Ragatino]

Yes, there is a financial difference if Newcastle United finish outside the top 8 (specifically, in 9th–24th place in the league phase), requiring them to play and win the knockout play-offs (two-legged tie against another 9th–24th team) to qualify for the round of 16, and then advance to the quarter-finals. The main distinctions come from:

play-off winners like those advancing from 9th–24th averaged ~€75–85m total by quarters, vs. €90m+ for top-8 teams.

Howay the Lads—fingers crossed for that top-8 spot!

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