Real Madrid, the first club to surpass 1 billion euros in revenue

Real Madrid has made history financially as the first club to surpass the 1 billion euro threshold in operating revenue. This achievement was confirmed by the “Football Benchmark” report for the European champions of 2025, which analyzed the financial performance of national champions from six European leagues (Inter, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, PSV Eindhoven, Real Madrid, and Sporting Portugal) during the 2023-2024 season.

Under the leadership of Florentino Pérez, Real Madrid recorded total revenue of 1.065 billion euros, surpassing Manchester City (838 million euros) and Paris Saint-Germain (806 million euros). The new “Santiago Bernabéu” stadium played a key role in this financial success.

The club earned 251 million euros from matchdays, an increase of 28% from the previous year. The new VIP areas contributed an additional 83 million euros. Furthermore, commercial revenues grew by 26% thanks to sponsorship deals and merchandise sales, while broadcasting revenue increased by 8%, boosted by their Champions League victory.

According to the report, Real Madrid also leads in team market value, which is estimated at 1.364 billion euros. The total value of the organization (Enterprise Value) reaches 5.097 billion euros, making the club a global leader in this regard.

The report emphasizes the importance of developing new talent and highlights Real Madrid and PSV Eindhoven as the most successful clubs in this area. Real Madrid leads in revenue from academy player sales, generating 218 million euros between 2019 and 2025.

In terms of costs, Real Madrid remains a model of efficiency. Staff expenses rose by 12%, reaching 505 million euros, primarily due to collective bonuses of 41 million euros for sporting achievements. Despite this, the club maintains a healthy ratio of staff costs to operating revenue at 47%, much lower than PSG (83%) and Sporting (89%).

Real Madrid closed the financial year with a net profit of 16 million euros, demonstrating economic stability even with significant investments. The club continues to be a benchmark in both financial and sporting aspects, combining success on the pitch with excellent resource management. As a global brand, the club remains a leader in European football.

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