Benfica Tops Portuguese UEFA Revenue in Last Decade as Accounts for 2024/25 Season Are Finalized

Benfica has been confirmed as the top-earning Portuguese club in UEFA competitions over the last decade, following the release of official financial figures for the 2024/25 season. The finalized accounts reveal that Portuguese clubs collectively earned 159.7 million euros in European tournaments during the most recent campaign.

The financial report was disclosed at UEFA's 50th annual congress held in Brussels, Belgium. This report aligns closely with earlier estimates published by A BOLA in April 2025, which had projected the revenue figures for Portuguese clubs in UEFA competitions including the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

In the 2024/25 season, Benfica led Portuguese clubs with 71.4 million euros in UEFA revenue, followed by Sporting CP with 49 million euros. FC Porto earned 16.5 million euros, SC Braga collected 13.4 million euros, and Vitória de Guimarães secured 9.4 million euros. These figures highlight Benfica's continued financial strength in European competitions relative to their domestic rivals.

Looking at the broader picture, Portuguese clubs have amassed a total of approximately 1.3 billion euros in UEFA competition revenue over the ten seasons spanning 2014/15 to 2024/25. While FC Porto recorded the two highest single-season earnings for a Portuguese club during this period—including a peak of 80.6 million euros in 2018/19—Benfica's consistent performance has resulted in the highest cumulative revenue, outpacing Porto by around 20 million euros. Sporting CP ranks third in the decade-long earnings list, with roughly half the revenue of the top two clubs. This ranking includes a total of 12 Portuguese clubs that have participated in UEFA competitions during this timeframe.

The finalized financial data provides valuable insight into the economic impact of European football on Portuguese clubs and the competitive landscape within UEFA tournaments. Benfica's leading position reflects their sustained presence and success in these competitions, which is significant for the club's strategic planning and market positioning.

As Portuguese clubs prepare for upcoming European fixtures and future transfer windows, these revenue figures will likely influence budgetary decisions and squad investments. The next UEFA season will offer further opportunities for clubs like Benfica, Sporting, and Porto to build on their financial and sporting achievements in continental football.