Real Madrid Continues to Top the List of the World's Most Valuable Clubs

Forbes magazine reported that Real Madrid continues to top the list of the most valuable clubs in the world for the year 2026, with its value reaching 9.5 billion dollars, nearing the 10 billion dollar mark, and distancing itself by approximately 2 billion dollars from its closest competitors.

The report indicated that Real Madrid maintained its lead in the ranking for the fifth consecutive year and for the tenth time in the last 13 editions of the annual ranking, despite the sporting decline in the current season. Meanwhile, Barcelona came in second place with a value of 7.5 billion dollars.

The same source pointed out that the English Premier League dominates the list with 11 clubs among the top 30 clubs in the world, followed by the American league with 7 clubs, and then the Italian league with 4 clubs. Germany and Spain each have 3 clubs, while France and Portugal have only one club in the list.

The report also explained that Real Madrid achieved revenues of 1.270 billion dollars during the 2024/2025 season, an increase of 12% from the previous season, setting a new record in football history, surpassing major clubs in American sports, thereby reinforcing its position as the highest-grossing sports club globally according to Forbes ranking.