La Liga, one of Europe's top football leagues, pales in comparison when it comes to the prize money awarded to its champions. Despite winning the prestigious La Liga title in the 2022/23 season, the team that clinched the trophy at Camp Nou will only receive a bonus of 60.64 million euros. This amount falls far behind the prize money awarded to even the relegated clubs in the English Premier League, such as Southampton.
To put things into perspective, the Premier League champions, Manchester City, received a staggering 185 million euros in prize money for their achievement in the same season. This means that the English champions earn three times as much as their La Liga counterparts.
Comparing the bonus awarded to Barcelona for winning La Liga with that of Southampton, the last-place team in the Premier League, further highlights the disparity. Despite being relegated, Southampton still receives a substantial prize money of 115.6 million euros. The financial might of the Premier League is once again evident when contrasted with the rest of European football.
In Serie A, Napoli, one of the top teams in Italy, is expected to receive approximately 26 million euros in bonuses for their performance. This amount is less than a quarter of the prize money awarded to Southampton.
In the Bundesliga, the German league, the champions are estimated to receive around 72.2 million euros. While this figure is more substantial than what La Liga champions receive, it still falls short when compared to the Premier League's lucrative prize money distribution.
In recent years, the Premier League has solidified its position as the league with the highest financial rewards in European football. The significant difference in bonus amounts underscores the financial strength and allure of the English top-flight, making it a preferred destination for players and teams seeking lucrative deals.
