HNK Rijeka has already secured a significant income by entering the third qualifying round of the Conference League against Finnish Ilves. For participating in each qualifying round, UEFA pays 175,000 euros, so the club has earned 350,000 euros so far. If they lose to the Finns, who won 1-0 in the first match on Rujevica, Rijeka will receive an additional elimination bonus of 550,000 euros. In that case, they would end the European season with a total income of 900,000 euros.

If the team advances past the Finnish representative, they will advance to the Conference League playoffs, where they will face the winner of the Bohemian-Midtjylland match. This success brings an additional 175,000 euros. In the event of a loss in the playoffs, the club would receive an elimination bonus of 750,000 euros, which would raise their total earnings to 1.1 million euros.

The biggest financial gain comes from advancing to the group stage of the Conference League. Participating in the competition among 36 clubs is worth 3.17 million euros. When adding the rewards for three played qualifying rounds, Rijeka would secure at least 3.67 million euros. This amount does not include additional income from the UEFA value stage, bonuses for the final ranking, and awards for achieved results.

Now, HNK Rijeka is preparing for a match against HNK Gorica, which will be played on February 20, 2027. Currently, they are in 4th place in the HNL league, with 3 points, 1 win, and no losses in the first round. In the season, they have scored 2 goals and conceded 1 goal, giving them a positive goal difference of +1.

How much will HNK Rijeka earn in the event of advancing to the playoffs?

If HNK Rijeka advances to the Conference League playoffs, they will earn an additional 175,000 euros.

How much will HNK Rijeka earn in the event of losing in the playoffs?

If HNK Rijeka loses in the playoffs, they will earn an elimination bonus of 750,000 euros.

How much will HNK Rijeka earn in the event of advancing to the group stage?

If HNK Rijeka advances to the Conference League group stage, they will earn at least 3.67 million euros.

What will be the next match for HNK Rijeka?

HNK Rijeka will play against HNK Gorica on February 20, 2027.

Current position of HNK Rijeka in the HNL league

HNK Rijeka currently occupies 4th place in the HNL league, with 3 points, 1 win, and no losses in the first round. In the season, they have scored 2 goals and conceded 1 goal, giving them a positive goal difference of +1.