Winning the Coppa Italia to make a season full of ups and downs less bitter.
Winning the Coppa Italia to qualify for the next Europa League, a goal that is difficult to achieve through the league. Winning the Coppa Italia to make this year the most decorated since 2007/2008 to today.
In short, there are several motivations that will push Milan to do everything to lift the Coppa Italia into the sky of Rome on May 14, motivations that are sporting, but also — and perhaps above all — economic. In fact, La Gazzetta dello Sport writes this morning that winning the 51st trophy in its history would guarantee the Rossoneri almost 18 million euros more. Not exactly small change in a season that will end without qualification for the next Champions League, a loss of at least 45-50 million euros that could indeed be partially cushioned by the Supercoppa-Coppa Italia combination.
Milan on a Coppa Italia mission: the numbers
From the victory in the Italian Super Cup, Milan has already collected 11 million euros, while the Coppa Italia run has so far yielded 2.7 million euros, in addition to the opportunity to play in the Supercoppa again next season. Lifting the trophy on May 14 would add another 4.4 million euros, while in the event of defeat the prize would be 1.9 million euros. In case of winning the Coppa Italia, the benefits for Milan would not stop there.
In fact, winning would allow the Rossoneri to qualify for the next Europa League, a competition that would guarantee, between participation, minimum quotas, and "value," about 13.3 million euros even before stepping onto the pitch in September. Thus, the Coppa Italia becomes even more important than it already is.
