The cost of failure in the Champions League

For Manchester United, the worst-case scenario is that they lose to Bayern and finish bottom of the group with only one win and one draw to their name – leaving them out of Europe all together.

Manchester United players look dejected after Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi scores their side's third goal of the game.

1 Serious loss of prize money

The Champions League brings extra riches for clubs that do well. Last season Manchester City took home €80m including prize money and share of broadcast revenue when they lifted the trophy. This year’s champions will receive over €85m.