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Monday briefing: Real Madrid top Forbes valuation ranking as English and US clubs dominate

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1 June 2026 - 4:30 AM

Real Madrid have been named the world’s most valuable football club for the fifth consecutive year, according to Forbes, with a valuation of $9.5 billion and revenue of $1.27 billion during the 2024/25 season.

The Spanish club retained top spot in Forbes’ annual ranking despite finishing behind Barcelona in La Liga for a second successive campaign and exiting the Champions League at the quarter-final stage. Barcelona were ranked second with a valuation of $7.5 billion.

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