Real Madrid are set to achieve record revenues and sporting expenditure in the 2026-27 season, with the Spanish giants projecting total income of €1.405 billion and allocating a record €707.1 million for players' salaries and transfer-fee amortisation.
According to financial analysis by Spanish sports business outlet 2Playbook, the club expects operating revenue to reach €1.25 billion, up 4.7 per cent from the previous season, while player sales are projected to generate a record €154.8 million.
The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is expected to contribute €420.1 million in revenue through ticket sales, VIP facilities, museum visits and other commercial activities.
Marketing is projected to generate €534.6 million, while television rights are expected to bring in €175.1 million.
The record sporting expenditure will cover salaries and transfer-fee amortisation across the club's sporting sections, including football and basketball.
Real Madrid also expects to maintain profitability, targeting a net profit of €14.2 million for the season.
The financial projections further strengthen Real Madrid's position among Europe's leading football clubs in terms of revenue and spending capacity.
-AH