Barcelona and Real Madrid still command lion’s share of LaLiga TV cash

December 16, 2019

Barcelona and Real Madrid still command lion’s share of LaLiga TV cash

MADRID: Barcelona and Real Madrid raked in a combined €321.8m of LaLiga’s broadcast revenues last season, according to the latest figures published by the Spanish league.

LaLiga distributed a total €1.42 billion (US$1.58 billion) between its top flight clubs, with champions Barcelona receiving more than €12 million than they did last season, earning €166.5 million (US$185 million).

Real Madrid, meanwhile, were given a share of €155.3 million (US$172.5 million), with cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid receiving €119.2 million (US$132.4 million).

The team who received the least were relegated Huesca, who were paid €44.2 million (US$49.1 million)

50 per cent of LaLiga’s television money is distributed equally between clubs, with the remaining half divided in two equal parts and allocated based on sporting results over the past five seasons and social influence.

The revenues are shared in accordance with Spain’s Royal Decree Law of 2015, which saw LaLiga stop selling rights on an individual basis and return to the collective selling of media rights.

Since that law was introduced, LaLiga has narrowed the gap between its highest and lowest-earning clubs, a ratio that was previously as high as 12:1 but now stands at 3:5:1.

Seven per cent of the total figure is deducted due to obligations, including 3.5 per cent in compensation to clubs relegated to the second tier.

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