Real Madrid wrapped up its season with numbers no other soccer club in the world can match. The Spanish giants brought in €1.185 billion in revenue, according to preliminary figures released by the club. That’s a 10.4% jump compared to last year and once again puts them way ahead of the pack financially.
Net profit for the year hit €24 million. And while the team didn’t win the biggest competitions, off the field the club looked more dominant than ever. It leaves one big question hanging: who’s even capable of keeping pace with Real Madrid’s financial machine?
They didn’t go far in the Champions League, but the cash kept flowing
Getting knocked out by Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals cost them a big slice of UEFA prize money. Still, that didn’t stop the club from crossing the billion-euro mark for the second year in a row. Other revenue streams picked up the slack and carried them through.
The Club World Cup helped too. Played in the United States, the tournament generated €74.6 million for Real Madrid. Since it took place across two fiscal years, not all of that revenue made it into this report. Even so, the part that did was enough to make a difference — despite the team getting thrashed 4–0 by PSG in the semis.
A full stadium again and the numbers prove it
This was the first full season without attendance limits at Santiago Bernabéu, and it showed. Ticket sales and stadium-related revenue shot up by 38%. With fans back in full force, the club saw how much of a financial impact the matchday experience really has.
Over the past season alone, Real poured another €184 million into the ongoing stadium renovation. The total cost of the project has now hit €1.347 billion. According to the club, the final construction steps will continue into the next season, including infrastructure tweaks and noise control setups for concerts. Music events are expected to return soon, pending approval from city officials.
Spending stays under control while results stay steady
Even with less to celebrate on the pitch, Real Madrid kept its finances in check. Staff expenses represented just 43% of total revenue, well below the 70% ceiling recommended by the European Club Association. That kind of discipline helps explain how the club stays profitable even when it falls short in key tournaments.
By the end of June 2025, the club’s net worth stood at €598 million. It carried just €12 million in net debt and held €166 million in cash. These numbers don’t include the stadium renovation, which is handled separately. It’s rare to see this level of control among Europe’s biggest clubs.
There’s also the club’s role off the field. Real Madrid contributed €356.2 million in taxes and social security payments during the fiscal year. That puts them not just at the top of the sport but firmly in place as a major economic force in Spain.