Real Madrid made it a point to take the Club World Cup seriously with the acquisitions of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen, as well as the appointment of Xabi Alonso, before the competition started in the United States.
As Thibaut Courtois pointed out, there is undoubtedly the appeal of winning a more significant world title, but the tournament’s financial aspect is also present.
Los Blancos have been the main event in the US, attracting the largest audiences and making the most money, despite ticket sales not going as well as FIFA had hoped.
Real Madrid have surpassed Manchester City following the latter’s elimination in the Round of 16 to become the competition’s highest earners, according to Diario AS.
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The Spanish giants have so far made €55.2 million from participation and progression.
They are now about €2.9 million ahead of Bayern Munich, €4.9 million and €6.9 million ahead of Chelsea, respectively.
The two non-European teams with the biggest earnings are Fluminense (€35.1m) and Palmeiras (€36.1m).
Atletico Madrid received €23 million prior to their elimination from the tournament, while the lowest-paid teams, Ulsan, Urawa Red Diamonds, Pachuca, Seattle Sounders, and Wydad Casablanca, all exited with €8.3 million.
Alexander-Arnold And Huijsen Signings Have Paid Off
The additional €19.4 million Real Madrid would receive if they advanced to the semi-final would bring their total to €74.6 million, which would cover the €70 million they spent this summer on Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen.
Reaching the final is worth €27.7 million, while winning it is worth an additional €10 million.
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