Red Star Belgrade’s players have almost certainly clinched their place in the Champions League play-off phase.
The red and whites defeated Pjunik 5-0 in the first game of the third qualifying round for the Champions League, reducing the second leg to a formality.
Black Stars attacker Osman Bukari who is on form at the moment scored a hat trick against Pjunik.
Certainly, the financial condition is prominent. If Red Star defeats Pjunik, the club will receive 11 million euros! A place in the Champions League play-offs is worth 5 million euros.
Red Star would be guaranteed a place in the Europa League group stage, worth an additional 3.6 million euros. Finally, Red Star anticipates a bonus of roughly 2.5 million euros based on the coefficient.
Red Star might earn 20 million euros if they qualify for the Champions League group stage.
Source: Football.com