Barcelona are in a difficult position in terms of reaching the 1/8 finals of the Champions League. Xavi’s team played a draw (3:3) with Inter at home in the fourth round of the groups.

The Catalans are in third place in the third group with 4 points, three less than Inter. The Nerazzuri retain qualification for the playoffs of the competition. After defeating Viktoria Pilsen, the weakest team in the group, Inzaghi’s team advances to the 1/8 finals of the club tournament.

If this scenario is confirmed, then Barcelona will play in the Europa League. The damage to the Spanish team will be multiple, since in addition to prestige, it will also lose significant amounts.

“Blaugrana” is going through hard times in the financial part. Barcelona sold most of the club’s assets in order to get liquidity and make transfers in time.

Lewandowski, Rafinha, Kuta and Pablo Torre cost the club almost 160 million. The only goal was a European distinction, for Barcelona to finish the year.

The club’s managers believed that the team would reach at least the quarter-finals by budgeting at least €20 million, which would be received as a standard amount just for reaching the last eight. These amounts translate into €9.6m if the team reached the round of 16 and €10.6m if the team reached the quarter-finals.

These amounts do not include income from bonuses that UEFA gives in the event of a win, nor tickets. So, if Barcelona fails to qualify for the 16th phase of the Champions League, then this amount could be lost, creating a serious problem.

Barcelona could break even if they win the Europa League and then win the European Super Cup, raising €14.9m and €4.5m respectively.