Match of the Week Champions League Semi Final: Financial head-to-head Manchester City v Real Madrid

The stakes have never been higher: Manchester City and Real Madrid are evenly poised heading into the second-leg decider to determine who will be the Champions League final favourite.

While City targets a historic Treble, Real Madrid seeks Champions League salvation to compensate for a lackluster LaLiga season.

The 2021/22 season heralded a financial power shift in football as Manchester City, with an imposing turnover of €731 million, overtook Real Madrid for the first time.

Despite Real Madrid's relatively conservative player spendings the last three seasons, Los Blancos shoulder a staggering wage bill surpassing €500 million, dwarfing that of City.