Barcelona Top TV Revenue List but Finish Just Behind Real Madrid
FC Barcelona have secured the second-highest share of La Liga’s television revenue for the 2024-25 season, underscoring their commercial strength even as they fall narrowly behind rivals Real Madrid in broadcast earnings. Yahoo Sports+1
The official figures released by La Liga show that among the league’s clubs, Real Madrid topped the TV revenue rankings, earning approximately €157.5 million from the distribution of audiovisual rights. Barcelona followed closely with around €156.45 million, despite finishing the season as La Liga champions. Yahoo Sports
TV Revenue Distribution and Competitive Context
La Liga’s centralised sale of broadcasting rights remains a cornerstone of club finances in Spain. For the 2024-25 cycle, the total pool of €1.432 billion was shared between Primera and Segunda División teams, slightly below the €1.498 billion distributed the previous season. Yahoo Sports
The distribution system splits revenue into three main components:
- 50% shared equally among all clubs in the division,
- 25% based on recent sporting performance,
- 25% tied to social and commercial reach — such as global fan engagement and media exposure. Yahoo Sports
Barcelona’s strong standing in the sporting merit component — buoyed by their title success in 2024-25 — helped maintain their high revenue total, even though both they and Real Madrid earned less than in the previous cycle. Yahoo Sports
Implications for Barcelona’s Finances
While finishing just behind Real Madrid in TV revenue might seem marginal, the figures highlight La Liga’s competitive balance off the pitch. Clubs like Atlético Madrid, though well behind the top two, still managed significant broadcast shares, reporting earnings above €108 million. Yahoo Sports
For Barcelona, maintaining top-tier broadcast income is crucial not only for on-field competitiveness but also for balancing budgets amid broader financial considerations — including stadium redevelopment, commercial deals and overall revenue diversification. FC Barcelona
Despite a slight drop in television earnings compared to the 2023-24 season, Barcelona’s position reflects their sustained commercial appeal and consistent relevance in both domestic and international football landscapes. Yahoo Sports
