Revealed: The seven-figure payout Celtic missed out on after Europa League exit

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(Credit: Imago/Getty Images) Exclusive: Celtic lose out on seven-figure windfall Fri 27 February 2026 16:24, UK Celtic missed out on a place in the last 16 of the Europa League following their knockout round play-off defeat against Stuttgart. The German side will now face Porto in the last 16 as they look to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

Uefa documents have revealed Celtic missed out on earning an extra £1.5million following their play-off defeat. VISIT THE CELTIC FINANCE HUBHow much less Celtic earned in Europa League compared to Champions LeagueCeltic have earned considerably less from Europe this season, having performed well in the Champions League in 2024-25.

Each team competing in the Europa League also earned an additional amount based on their individual ranking in the league phase. The Hoops also received £3.8m after losing to Kairat in the play-off round of Champions League qualification, taking their total earnings to around £15.3m from Europe this season.