Real Madrid has closed its run in the 2025 Club World Cup with a prize pool of €73.65 million (about $80.6 million). This historic figure confirms the financial success of its participation in this tournament. Although it ultimately fell in the semifinals against PSG (0‑4), the club has managed to maximize the profitability of its soccer investment.
After the match, Florentino Pérez went directly to Xabi Alonso. The president, despite the sadness of the heavy defeat, was clear with the coach: "The objective has been achieved." Madrid has earned enough money to make its participation in this tournament profitable, securing liquidity to pay for major signings.
Real Madrid strikes gold at the Club World Cup
The breakdown of the prizes is revealing: €31.44 million (about $34.4 million) for being in the competition, plus €6.95 million (about $7.6 million) for advancing past the group stage, €3.7 million (about $4.1 million) for the two victories over Pachuca and Salzburg (€1.85 million per win), and €0.9 million (about $990,000) for the draw against Al‑Hilal. In addition, the round of 16 brought in €11.2 million (about $12.3 million) for eliminating Juventus, and the quarterfinals €19.45 million (about $21.3 million) after defeating Borussia Dortmund. The total adds up to an impressive almost €74 million (about $81 million).
These figures illustrate Real Madrid's strategic commitment to the Club World Cup. With a revamped format in the United States, FIFA has redistributed record revenues among the clubs. By reaching the semifinals alone, the club was already competing at the European elite level with more than €70 million (about $76.6 million) earned.
From a financial standpoint, this injection is key. As we recall, the club has made significant investments this summer: signings such as Arnold, Huijsen, Mastantuono, and the desired addition, Carreras, require financial backing. Reaching the semifinals has allowed coach Xabi Alonso to give minutes to everyone without the club losing its ability to maneuver in the market.
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Now, Madrid has left its mark not only on the field but also in the numbers. The figure could have risen to €101 million (about $110.5 million) if it had been crowned champion, according to FIFA data, but even without reaching that record, the club has more than fulfilled its financial objective.
In summary, participation in the Club World Cup has been a double victory: sporting and financial. Despite the defeat against a powerful PSG, the club has shown that when it comes to prize management and return on investment, it remains the king of modern soccer. Now, with these resources, Florentino and Xabi Alonso can already think about the next adjustments to keep dominating Europe and fueling the club's ambitions.