Revenue Generated from El Clásico

The rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona is literally a billion-dollar grudge. According to CNN.com the combined revenue of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona is over $1 billion. Big 4 Accounting Firm Deloitte reported these figures. With both teams made up of some of the biggest futbol superstars, they top the list of highest paid wages to players. Madrid pays an average salary of $7.9 million to players, while Barcelona pays an average of $7.4 Million. Each year these numbers keep on growing.

There are a few reasons why this rivalry is considered the richest game in the world:

1. The two clubs own 5 of the most expensive players in the world.

Gareth Bale (Madrid)- 101 million euros
Cristiano Ronaldo (Madrid) - 94 million euros
James Rodriguez (Madrid) - 80 million euros

Luis Suarez (Barcelona) – 81 million euros

Neymar Jr. (Barcelona) – over 90 million euros   (ESPNFC.COM)

2. It is near impossible to buy either team’s players

When the two teams play, you are witnessing ten of the most valuable players in Spain! Ronaldo alone has a buyout clause that would cost a team over 1 billion euros. Barcelona youth prospects who have never been transferred (Messi, for example) have buyout clauses of 250 million euros. These are massive amounts of money just to acquire a person / player!  The total value of Madrid’s team is 673 million  euros, while Barcelona is worth 611 million euros. SO MANY MILLIONS!