Real Madrid, the defending European champions, are set to earn extra money after fellow LaLiga clubs Barcelona, Sevilla, and Atletico Madrid were eliminated from the Champions League.
After the heavyweight trio were knocked out at the group stage, the Los Blancos are the only Spanish club left in Europe's elite club competition.
Barcelona knew their fate before their final group game against Bayern Munich, which ended in a humiliating 3-0 loss at Camp Nou.Atletico Madrid were eliminated in a more dramatic manner after Yannick Carrasco missed a last-gasp penalty in a 2-2 draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
Diego Simeone's side could still be eliminated from Europe if they lose to FC Porto on Matchday 6.
Defiant Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez vows to fight for remaining trophies after the club's exit from the Champions League.
Sevilla were relegated to the Europa League, while Manchester City and Dortmund advanced to the knockout stage in their respective groups.
According to the Spanish publication Marca, Real Madrid will profit by at least €8.6 million. If Carlo Ancelotti's team advances to the final, the prize money could rise to €11.7 million.Spain may face UCL repercussions.
Meanwhile, the elimination of Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Sevilla from the UEFA Champions League could have far-reaching implications for Spanish football as a whole.
This year's tournament saw all three teams fail to advance past the group stages.
With only Real Madrid advancing to the Round of 16 from the La Liga sides, Spanish football as a whole may now suffer, according to Barca Universal. Spain could drop to second place in UEFA's coefficient rankings.Alonso is concerned about Spanish football.
Also, after another early Champions League exit, read about the 5 most forgettable moments in Barcelona's recent history.
How the powerful have fallen.
Spanish teams have been a European powerhouse in recent years, but their poor performance this season has left Xabi Alonso wondering what went wrong, according to Sports Brief.
Barcelona, Sevilla, and Atletico Madrid were all eliminated from the Champions League group stage, with only Real Madrid progressing to the Round of 16 to represent La Liga.
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