La Liga prize money: Barcelona cash in BIG with 2024-25 title victory

Here's all you need to know about Barcelona's financial gains from their La Liga victory and other competitive successes this season.

New Delhi: Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Espanyol clinched their 28th La Liga title, completing their first domestic treble in 36 years, which also includes the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey. Unlike many other major European leagues, La Liga does not award a set monetary prize to the champion, details regarding the 2024-25 season’s winnings will be released separately.

Under manager Hansi Flick, Barcelona had a fantastic debut season that ended with a La Liga title win. Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal’s goals sealed the title victory. This triumph was enhanced by an unparalleled accomplishment as Barcelona triumphed over Real Madrid in each of the season’s four El Clasico games.

Instead of using a set reward structure, the league’s 20 clubs will split the €343.5 million in television revenue from the 2024–25 season according to their final league rankings.

As the champions, Barcelona will take home the biggest portion of the €58.4 million prize fund (17%). Real Madrid, the runners-up, will earn €51.5 million (15%). Prize money decreases proportionally down the standings, with the last-placed team receiving only €0.9 million (0.25%).

Barcelona’s revenue for the season comprises La Liga television rights income, plus €9 million from winning the Spanish Super Cup and an additional €1.2 million from their Copa del Rey success.

The club’s revenue this season is projected to be between €60 million and €90 million from domestic competitions alone. Their Champions League semi-final appearance significantly boosted their income, adding at least €83 million.

Barcelona generated significant revenue this season, but a portion will be used to settle debts with Sixth Street, an American investment firm, due to a prior agreement involving the sale of a stake in their future television broadcasting rights.

According to La Liga’s revenue sharing plan, only 35% of payments are made in the first year; instead, they are spread out over five years.

In order to prepare for the 2025–2026 season, Barcelona will use its increased earnings to bolster the club through contract negotiations, the acquisition of new players, and facilities improvements.