Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold nearly paid for: Real Madrid set for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup windfall on one vital condition
Real Madrid’s journey through the newly expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup isn’t just about titles and prestige—it’s also about the extraordinary financial stakes that could reshape their entire summer transfer strategy. As Xabi Alonso’s men continue to progress through the tournament, a massive bonus looms on the horizon—one that could effectively fund some of the club’s biggest recent acquisitions.
While most clubs view the Club World Cup as an opportunity to showcase global dominance, Real Madrid’s ambition extends beyond lifting another trophy. According to Diario AS, Los Blancos have already pocketed €55.2 million in earnings just by participating and progressing to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
But if they go all the way, their final earnings could soar to €111.6 million, thanks to cumulative rewards from round progression, appearance fees, and other rights tied to the competition. The financial significance isn’t lost on the players or management—each squad member is set to receive a personal bonus of €1 million if they lift the trophy on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
“This prize has been seen inside the locker room as a clear sign of the club’s ambition in this revamped FIFA competition,” reported AS.
New stars, almost paid in full
While many clubs see the summer transfer window as a financial balancing act, Real Madrid may have already struck gold. If they reach the semifinals, the club will earn an additional €19.4 million, pushing their total to €74.6 million—almost enough to cover the €70 million they spent on new signings Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold earlier in the summer.
Should they make it to the final, Madrid would receive another €27.7 million, and winning it outright would bring in an extra €10 million—taking the grand total to the headline-grabbing €111.6 million.
“If Real Madrid wins the tournament, they’ll not only take home another global title but walk away with earnings nearly enough to cover multiple summer transfers,” wrote Diario AS.
Dominating the field—and the finances
Real Madrid is already the top earner at this year’s tournament, surpassing other European heavyweights like Bayern Munich (€52.3m), Paris Saint-Germain (€50.3m), and Chelsea (€48.3m). Even Brazil’s best—Palmeiras (€36.1m) and Fluminense (€35.1m)—have failed to match Madrid’s financial momentum.
Smaller sides like Ulsan Hyundai, Urawa Red Diamonds, Seattle Sounders, and Wydad Casablanca exited with a modest €8.3 million each. Atletico Madrid, another La Liga contender, bowed out with €23 million, a far cry from their bitter rivals’ figures.