Romanian champions FCSB begin their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League campaign on July 9 against Inter Club d’Escaldes, facing an accessible path in the first two qualifying rounds that could yield earnings surpassing this summer’s transfer expenditures[3]. The first leg kicks off at 20:30, with the return match scheduled for July 15 at 21:30; both will be available via live text coverage on GSP.ro[3]. Should FCSB advance past Inter Club d’Escaldes and the second-round winner between TNS and Shkendija, the club stands to collect around €800,000 from UEFA prize money, TV rights, and ticket sales—nearly matching the €1 million invested in new signing Dennis Politic[3].
Progressing to the third qualifying round guarantees at least a UEFA Conference League group stage spot, ensuring a minimum UEFA payout of €3.17 million, representing a significant financial boost for the club this summer[3]. With the ultimate Champions League group stage entry offering over €20 million in base prizes plus market pool and matchday revenues, FCSB’s European ambitions align with important financial incentives[3]. The club’s official UEFA squad, including key players like Florin Tănase and Vlad Chiricheș, has been submitted for the qualifiers[1][4].
This campaign not only tests FCSB’s sporting credentials but also offers a strategic financial opportunity to balance transfer investments and secure vital UEFA revenues, crucial for sustaining competitiveness domestically and in Europe.