Real Madrid Becomes First Football Club to Surpass €1 Billion in Annual Revenue
The club's financial leap was driven by Bernabéu renovations, commercial growth, and on-pitch success during the 2023-24 season.
- Real Madrid topped Deloitte's Football Money League with €1.046 billion in revenue, a record-breaking figure for any football club.
- Key drivers of this milestone include doubled matchday revenue (€248m) after Bernabéu renovations and a 19% boost in commercial income to €482m.
- The club's Champions League and La Liga victories in 2023-24 further bolstered its financial performance and global appeal.
- Arsenal climbed to seventh in the rankings with €716.5m, surpassing rivals Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham, driven by Champions League participation and matchday revenue growth.
- The top 20 clubs collectively earned €11.2 billion, with matchday revenue becoming the fastest-growing segment, accounting for 18% of total income.