Celtic FC Women have achieved a significant milestone by qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage, ensuring a financial boost for the club.
They are the first Scottish club to qualify for the competition.
Following their 2-0 victory over FK Vorskla Poltava on Thursday at Airdrie’s Excelsior Stadium, which secured a 3-0 aggregate win, Celtic have now guaranteed themselves a base allocation of €400,000 for participating in the group stages.
In addition to the base payout, the financial incentives for performance include €50,000 for each group stage win and €17,000 for a draw. Advancing further in the competition brings additional rewards: a €20,000 bonus for topping their group, €160,000 for reaching the quarter-finals, €180,000 for making the semi-finals, and substantial sums for the finalists—€200,000 for the runners-up and €350,000 for the champions. [UEFA]
That’s some great money for the women’s side to earn this season, and it’s all down to the hard work of the manager and players.
The achievement marks a remarkable progression under the leadership of Elena Sadiku, and it heralds an exciting phase for the team and the club as a whole.
Congratulations to the players, coaching staff, and everyone involved at Celtic FC Women on this outstanding accomplishment, and best of luck to them in the competition.
