With the riches that come with Champions League football, each win boosts a substantial financial reward.
With Celtic easing past Slovan Bratislava this evening at Celtic Park in an incredible 5-1 win, the Hoops are set to benefit significantly.
Brendan Rodgers’ side are believed to bank a reported £1.77 million, a respectable fee for such an impressive victory.
It was an unforgettable night at Paradise as the Bhoys demonstrated they are more than ready for the new-look Champions League format.
Celtic will hope to secure another win bonus when they face Borussia Dortmund on October 1st at Signal Iduna Park.
The benefits of facing a Pot 4 side were evident for Celtic in a more competitive match that ultimately highlighted the positives of an expanded league format in Europe’s premier competition.
Hoops supporters will be delighted to have witnessed such a resounding win.
Brendan Rodgers’ second spell at Celtic is well and truly underway, and this season could mark the first time in a decade that Celtic make a significant impact in a competition that has proven frustrating over the past ten years.
