Did they win the lottery? Real Madrid posts record profit in football history

Real Madrid continues to rewrite history—and not just on the pitch.

Details: By the end of the 2025/26 season, the Madrid club’s operating income—excluding player transfers—soared to a record €1.221 billion. Real Madrid became the first sports organization ever to surpass the €1.2 billion mark in a single season. Compared to the previous financial year, revenue climbed by 3.1%.

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The main drivers of this growth were stadium revenues, which increased by 11%, and the marketing sector, which jumped by 6% thanks to new sponsorship deals and the extension of existing contracts.

Additionally, the club posted a record EBITDA of €287.4 million—up 18% year-over-year. Net profit after tax reached approximately €26 million, an 8% rise.

Thus, Real Madrid finished the financial year in the black for the 26th consecutive time, cementing its status as one of the world’s most stable and profitable sports projects.

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