Barcelona

MILAN, ITALY - OCTOBER 04: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona reacts during the UEFA. The consequences of Barcelona's summer gamble could be disastrous ...

The Spanish side generated some funds through player departures, but a majority of the money raised this year came from selling television rights and merchandising licenses. The Blaugrana surprised many this past summer, dishing out hundreds of millions on new signings. Defeats earlier in the tournament against Bayern and Inter ultimately proved too much for Xavi Hernandez's side to overcome. Barcelona's premature exit would've been viewed as a disaster among club officials and supporters alike under normal circumstances. [Robert Lewandowski](https://www.thescore.com/chlg/players/9563), [Raphinha](https://www.thescore.com/chlg/players/96238), and [Jules Kounde](https://www.thescore.com/chlg/players/67045) couldn't help avoid another group-stage exit, meaning Barca will now have to shift their attention to the Europa League. [Henrikh Mkhitaryan](https://www.thescore.com/chlg/players/10070), [Edin Dzeko](https://www.thescore.com/chlg/players/2857), and the returning [Romelu Lukaku](https://www.thescore.com/chlg/players/2204) fuelled the Italian side to victory and sealed a place in the Champions League last 16.