Real Madrid Becomes First European Club to Surpass €1 Billion in Annual Revenue
Deloitte's 2023/24 Football Money League report highlights record-breaking revenues for European clubs, led by Real Madrid's historic achievement.
- Real Madrid reported €1.045 billion in revenue for the 2023/24 season, becoming the first European football club to exceed €1 billion in annual earnings.
- The club's revenue growth was driven by its renovated stadium and expanded commercial activities, including hosting external events.
- The combined revenue of the top 20 European clubs reached €11.2 billion, a 6% increase from the previous season, reflecting a full recovery from the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were the only Bundesliga teams in the top 20, ranking 5th and 11th respectively, with Dortmund benefiting from their Champions League final appearance.
- Eintracht Frankfurt dropped out of the top 20 after missing Champions League qualification, with their revenue falling from €294 million to €245 million.