Significant earnings revealed: the latest prize money for Ratchaburi FC in ACL2 after losing to Gamba Osaka and exiting at the quarterfinal stage.
On 11 March 2026 GMT+7, the total prize money earned by Ratchaburi FC, one of the Thai League 1 representatives in the 2025-26 AFC Champions League 2 season, was disclosed following the conclusion of the second leg of the quarterfinals.
The results showed that Ratchaburi FC drew 1-1 with Gamba Osaka, the fourth-ranked team from Japan's J1 League, after 90 minutes, but then lost 1-2 in extra time. The aggregate score over two legs was 2-3, leading to their elimination at the ACL2 quarterfinals, a regrettable exit.
The "Dragon Kings" Ratchaburi FC ended their historic journey in the Asian club championship at this point, while Gamba Osaka advanced to the semifinals.
Counting all prize money Ratchaburi FC received during their participation in the 2025-26 ACL2, the total amount reached nearly 22 million baht, detailed as follows.
Performance: Reached the quarterfinals.
- $300,000 USD (ACL2 participation fee).
- $150,000 USD (bonus for winning 3 group stage matches).
- $80,000 USD (bonus for reaching the round of 16).
- $160,000 USD (bonus for reaching the quarterfinals).