The Ibrox side are set to receive a vital financial boost from UEFA, thanks to their efforts in European competition.
Rangers have secured a place in the Europa League knockout stages despite a dramatic loss at Old Trafford. An injury-hit squad came close to earning a late point against Manchester United with Cyriel Dessers scoring a stunning 88th-minute goal. However, Bruno Fernandes’ injury-time strike saw Rangers drop to 13th place, three points short of the top eight. Still, results elsewhere have guaranteed at least a play-off spot, with a decisive match against Union Saint-Gilloise on January 30.
Under Philippe Clement, Rangers have made an impression in Europe with key victories over Nice and FCSB, positioning them to extend their European campaign beyond January. While the Europa League lacks the financial rewards of the Champions League, every bit of prize money helps—especially as the transfer window deadline looms.
Rangers have a strong connection with the Europa League, highlighted by their journey to the 2022 final in Seville. Fans will hope for another deep run to boost the club’s finances and shift focus away from domestic struggles. Below is a breakdown of Europa League prize money:
Winner: £10.95m
Runner-up: £5.9m
Semi-finalists: £3.54m
Quarter-finalists: £2.11m
Round of 16: £1.47m
Knockout round play-off: £250k
League-phase win: £379k
League-phase draw: £126k
League-phase defeat: £0
How much have Rangers earned so far?
Rangers have already banked significant funds in this year’s competition. Securing a spot in the league phase earned them £3.64m, while performance bonuses added another £1.389m:
Malmo 0-2 Rangers: £379k
Rangers 1-4 Lyon: £0
Rangers 4-0 FCSB: £379k
Olympiacos 1-1 Rangers: £126k
Nice 1-4 Rangers: £379k
Rangers 1-1 Tottenham: £126k
Manchester United 2-1 Rangers: £0
This brings their total earnings to at least £5.029m, excluding additional revenue from ticket sales or further progression.
Rangers’ final league position will significantly impact their earnings. Finishing in the top eight guarantees a last-16 spot and a £1.47m prize, six times more than the £250k awarded for a play-off spot (9th-24th). Additionally, each league position is worth £63.4k, with higher rankings yielding more. Clubs finishing 1st-8th earn an extra £507.3k, while those ranked 9th-16th receive £253.6k.
The final standings will be decided when Rangers face Union Saint-Gilloise, with a lucrative opportunity to strengthen their European campaign and financial position.
