The Club World Cup is a major source of income for the teams participating in the tournament. On Tuesday night, Real Madrid secured their place in the quarter-finals and further increased their coffers. It should be remembered that if they win the tournament, the team has promised a bonus of €1 million per player for those who take part. The victory over Juventus to reach the quarter-finals has brought in $7.5 million (€7 million), which will be added to the already substantial pot accumulated by the team.
Real Madrid in the Club World Cup
Real Madrid’s journey in the Club World Cup has had its ups and downs, with a hesitant start in the group stage that ended with a great run of form that did not translate 100% into the round of 16 match against Juventus, where there were two clearly different halves. Led by Gonzalo, the Whites continue to advance in the tournament and now await Borussia Dortmund.
The tournament began with what has been Xabi Alonso’s side’s worst game in the Club World Cup so far. The Whites were held to a draw by Al Hilal, who knocked Manchester City out in the round of 16 and are proving to be the revelation of the competition.
The Merengues only saw the back of the net thanks to a strike from Gonzalo, conceded the equalizer from a penalty and missed the chance to win the game by failing to convert from the spot. Against Pachuca, it was a different story, but playing with 10 men from the 7th minute onwards disrupted Xabi Alonso’s plans for the game.
There was a clear idea of how to play and position themselves on the pitch, which came to fruition against Salzburg, where the coach brought out his classic five-man defense. The team played well, enjoyed themselves, and left a very good impression ahead of the round of 16 match against Juventus.
In last night’s match, Real Madrid had a poor first half, with the Italian side having more chances. However, Gonzalo’s header from Trent’s cross in the second half unleashed the Merengue team, who were more active in the second half. The lone goal from the youth player was enough to see them through to the next round. Borussia Dortmund await in New York in the quarter-finals.
The money Real Madrid has already earned
Real Madrid’s progress in the Club World Cup is good news on a sporting level, but also financially for the club. By the time Real Madrid arrived in the United States to take part in the tournament, it had already earned €30.46 million. The two victories earned €3.41 million and the draw against Al Hilal €0.85 million. Qualifying for the round of 16 meant another €6.4 million in the bank. The victory in the round of 16 against Juventus has brought another $7.5 million (€7 million) to Florentino Pérez’s coffers. In other words, to date, Real Madrid has already accumulated nearly €50 million. Specifically, €48.12 million.
Once qualified, if they win in the quarter-finals, they will receive $13.125 million (€12 million). From here on, the figures begin to be astronomical: the semi-finals are worth $21 million (€20 million) and the final, $40 million (€37 million).