Arsenal and Chelsea have more than a prestigious trophy at the end of a long European campaign to play for when they meet in Baku.
Despite finishing third in the Premier League, Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has suggested the Blues’ season will have been a failure without silverware at the end of it.
After settling for fifth in the Premier League, the Gunners know that only victory can give them a place in the Champions League next season.
The hefty financial rewards involved in playing in the Champions League are a major incentive for reaching Europe’s elite club competition, but the Europa League is also a money-spinner.
Express Sport takes a look at exactly how much Arsenal and Chelsea receive for their parts in the tournament this season.
How much is Europa League prize money 2018/19?
Europa League prize money depends on qualifying for different stages of the season and results in individual matches, mirroring the rewards system of the Champions League.
Some variable amounts rely on the value of TV markets, but the fixed payments begin with a group stage reward of €2,920,000 (£2.5 million).
Single victories in the Europa League group stage paid €570,000 (£489,000) this season, with a draw raking in €190,000 (£163,000).
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How much Europa League prize money can Arsenal and Chelsea earn?
Arsenal and Chelsea both topped their Europa League groups and won five of their six matches along the way, receiving £850,000 for finishing first and racking up a total of £2.61 million in prize money each.
They then earned €1,100,000 (£944,000) for advancing to the Europa League round of 16 and €1,500,000 (£1.29m) for the quarter-finals.
Arsenal and Chelsea have already pocketed €2,400,000 (£2.06m) for their part in the semi-finals.
By making the Europa League final in Baku, both clubs are guaranteed €4,500,000 (£3.86m).
The Europa League champions could win €8,500,000 (£7.3m) this year.