Real Madrid’s latest Champions League triumph earned the Spanish club €138.8m (£116.4m; $154m) in prize money last season, according to new figures published by UEFA. European football’s governing body has released its annual financial report this morning to coincide with its 49th Congress beginning in Belgrade and included are the figures distributed to each team competing in UEFA’s three club competitions during the 2023-24 season.

Keeper Thibaut Courtois acknowledged Arsenal's ability while maintaining that Madrid will be ready for the moment

Declan Rice curled home two superb free kicks to help give Arsenal a 3-0 win over defending champion Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.