Monday briefing: Real Madrid budget for record squad costs and revenue in 2026/27

Real Madrid have budgeted a club-record €707.1 million for sporting salaries and player amortisation in 2026/27, with total income forecast to reach €1.405 billion, according to 2Playbook.

Revenue excluding player sales is expected to rise by 4.7 per cent to €1.25 billion. A further €154.8 million is forecast from player sales, also a club record, with academy graduates accounting for most of that income.

The salaries and amortisation budget covers all sporting sections, including