22.10.2026 16:00
Galatasaray earned its first win in the Champions League by beating Lille 4-2 away, while winning a 2.1 million euro bonus. The total income of the yellow-and-reds, consisting of participation share and match result bonuses, reached 20.72 million euros.
Galatasaray earned a €2.1 million bonus while securing its first win by beating Lille 4-2 away in the Champions League. The yellow-and-reds' total income, consisting of the participation fee and match result bonuses, reached €20.72 million.
THREE POINTS AND PROFIT IN FRANCE
Galatasaray visited France's representative Lille in the 3rd week of the UEFA Champions League league phase. Trailing 2-1 in the match at Pierre Mauroy Stadium, the yellow-and-reds won the match 4-2 and achieved their first victory in the competition. Galatasaray under Okan Buruk returned from the French away trip with three points and increased its income with the victory bonus.
LILLE VICTORY BROUGHT €2.1 MILLION
Galatasaray, which earned the right to the €2.1 million bonus awarded for each victory in the Champions League league phase, obtained its first match result income of this season. The yellow-and-red team had suffered defeats against Sporting and Barcelona in the first two weeks of the competition.
PARTICIPATION FEE €18.62 MILLION
Galatasaray also earned the right to an initial fee of €18.62 million by participating in the Champions League league phase. This amount, set for the 36 clubs in the competition, is calculated separately from bonuses tied to match results. UEFA's revenue distribution
TOTAL INCOME REACHED €20.72 MILLION
When the €2.1 million from the Lille victory is added to the participation fee, Galatasaray's income from these two items rose to €20.72 million.
This calculation does not include the value share, league phase ranking bonuses, and participation rewards for subsequent rounds. The total earnings of the yellow-and-reds from the tournament may increase depending on the results they get and the stage they reach.