In a tournament where FIFA has "pumped" up to 1 billion USD in prize money - an unprecedented number in the history of club football - Real Madrid quickly asserted itself not only as a championship candidate but also as the king of profit.
Just by setting foot in the United States, “Los Blancos” were “gifted” by FIFA with 35.7 million USD , equivalent to about 30 million euros. A bonus for the presence of a “big guy”. But Real did not stop there. Two victories against Pachuca and RB Salzburg continued to bring in 4 million USD (2 million per match), while the opening draw with Al Hilal also “earned” another 1 million USD . Passing the group stage to advance to the round of 16 was rewarded with an additional 7.5 million USD , bringing the current total income to 48.2 million USD , or about 41.13 million euros.
In a tournament that has yet to enter the knockout stages, this is an extremely impressive number. And more importantly, it is only the beginning.
The expanded FIFA Club World Cup is not just a stage for elite football, but also a strong global strategy of FIFA - attracting top clubs to the potential and money-spending US market. But for clubs like Real Madrid, this is also a great opportunity to build a global image and... make a fortune.
If they advance, the prize for the champion could be up to 74.1 million USD (about 63.25 million euros), bringing Real Madrid's total potential revenue to 122 million USD - equivalent to 104.37 million euros. It should be emphasized: this is the amount of money from the tournament, not including the sponsorship, advertising and image contracts that come with it.
 |
Xabi Alonso is building a new Real. |
Of course, not all the numbers are as pretty as they seem. The weakening dollar has forced Real Madrid and other European clubs to convert their bonuses at a lower exchange rate.
Since FIFA announced the prize structure in March, the US dollar has lost 8% of its value against the euro, causing real revenues in European currency to shrink significantly. Compared to its peak at the beginning of the year, the US dollar has lost 12.5% of its value. And if this trend continues, it is possible that some of the financial “pie” will melt away before reaching the club’s bank account.
Real Madrid is a team that traditionally plays to win. But in this tournament, the goal is not just about the gold cup. The 2025 Club World Cup, with its expanded format to 32 teams and record prize money, is opening up a “double game” - where fame and finance go hand in hand.
Real does not hide their ambition to reach the top. But even if they do not win the championship, if they go far, they can leave the US with heavy pockets. By reaching the quarterfinals, each club will pocket 13.125 million USD . Reaching the semi-finals, they will receive an additional 21 million USD . If they finish second, there is still 30 million USD waiting as a "consolation".
Real Madrid are still playing football, but not just on the pitch. This Club World Cup has shown another reality: top-level football today is a combination of expertise and commerce. Every win is not just three points, but millions of dollars. And Xabi Alonso - who is building a new Real tactically - is also taking the club forward on the financial front, where accurate shots can generate huge profits.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ isn't over yet, but for Real Madrid, the winning has already begun… on a budget.
Source: https://znews.vn/con-mua-trieu-usd-do-xuong-real-madrid-post1564142.html
Comment (0)