Dinamo Zagreb prepares for the Champions League playoff, where they will face Norwegian Viking. A place in the elite European competition would bring a significantly larger prize. Dinamo Zagreb has so far earned approximately 10 million euros from European competitions. If they lose to Viking, they will qualify for the Europa League group stage and earn an additional 4.31 million euros, bringing their total earnings to around 14.5 million euros. A place in the Champions League would bring a significantly larger prize. Each of the 36 participants in the elite European competition receives an initial 18.62 million euros. When added to their current earnings, Dinamo would secure around 28.7 million euros with a place in the Champions League. The initial prize would be almost double that of the Europa League. This story does not end there, as clubs also expect additional prizes, which are significantly more generous in the Champions League. The money is further distributed based on television rights, a 10-year coefficient, points earned in the group stage, and the final ranking. The best picture of the possible financial gain is provided by the 2024/25 season, when Dinamo last played in the Champions League. The Zagreb club then earned 39.71 million euros in the elite competition. When added to the approximately 10 million euros earned from the playoffs, the total earnings were almost 50 million euros. Can Dinamo repeat such numbers, it will be known after the match against Viking. The last obstacle separates them from the European elite, but also from the earnings that could fill the Maksimir treasury with tens of millions of euros. Dinamo Zagreb currently occupies 4th place in the HNL with 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws, and 0 losses in 1 match. 2 goals have been scored, and 0 conceded. Dinamo is 3 points behind the leaders of the league table, NK Osijek.