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Real Madrid wage bill for the 2026/27 season reaches a record €707 million

Real Madrid’s wage bill increased to a record-high €707.1 million.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 9, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC
Key points
  • Academy sales help support Real Madrid’s financial model On top of that, player transfers generated a record €154.8 million, with much of the income coming from academy-developed players, including Gonzalo Garcia, Cesar Palacios, Nico Paz, Jacobo Ortega and Victor Munoz.
  • Bernabeu and commercial income drive revenue projections Real Madrid forecast operating turnover of €1,250.2 million in 2026-27, a 4.7% increase year on year.
  • At the same time, Real Madrid’s spending is supported by another ambitious financial forecast, as Real Madrid expect total revenue to reach €1.405 billion, including income from player sales, while maintaining a projected net profit of €14.2 million.

Real Madrid’s sporting expenditure reaches unprecedented levels It is crucial to note that the projected €707.1 million is not limited to first-team football salaries.

For what it is worth, the €707.1 million figure is quite understandable, as Real Madrid have one of the most valuable squads in world football, and with strong names boasting the roster comes the high salary margin.

Additional details
  • As a result, Real Madrid’s challenge will be to sustain this level of sporting investment without allowing recurring costs to outpace the revenue growth supporting it.
  • (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Furthermore, television revenue is projected to reach €175.1 million, while friendly matches and international competitions are expected to generate €120.3 million.
  • The Bernabeu is expected to contribute €420.1 million, with ticket sales, hospitality, museum visits and events forming important parts of the stadium’s business.
  • That transfer income helps explain how projected total revenue reaches €1.405 billion, above the €1.25 billion operating turnover figure.
  • This is because around €40 million is allocated to the basketball section, while women’s football accounts for a further €8.5 million.

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