After a season without any trophies, Los Blancos have really ramped up their preparations for this summer's tournament in the United States.
Carlo Ancelotti was pretty clear about his feelings: the Club World Cup? It just didn’t matter to him. He wasn’t interested at all and insisted that Real Madrid wouldn’t take it seriously. In fact, he mentioned that his team might even decline the chance to participate.
You know, FIFA seems to forget that not all players and teams are up for the new Club World Cup. One match for Real Madrid is worth €20 million, and they were offering that for the entire tournament? Not a chance. Other clubs are likely to turn down the invitation too, he said back in June 2024.
But, funny enough, within just 24 hours, both Ancelotti and the club had a complete change of heart. Suddenly, they were all for the Club World Cup. Ancelotti claimed his earlier comments had been misunderstood, and the club released a strong statement: “We will participate in this official competition, facing it with pride and excitement, aiming to make our millions of fans around the world dream of another title.”
Since then, Madrid has been gearing up for the tournament in the States. Lately, their determination to become world champions has grown even stronger. After a disappointing run in both domestic and European competitions, they've shifted their focus entirely to retooling for the challenge ahead. With some big signings, both in players and coaching staff, it’s clear Los Blancos are in it to win.
Now, let’s talk about Trent Alexander-Arnold. Everyone knew he was on his way out of Liverpool to join Madrid — it was practically common knowledge halfway through the season. But honestly, who would’ve thought Liverpool would actually get a fee for a player who was about to be a free agent?
Most figured Alexander-Arnold would take a breather before officially joining Madrid on July 1, but shortly after he confirmed he’d be leaving Liverpool, reports started popping up that Madrid was eager to negotiate an earlier release from his contract to cash in on FIFA's pre-Club World Cup transfer window.
So, when it was revealed that Madrid actually paid €10 million (£8.5 million/$11.5 million) to Liverpool for the right-back, it caught a lot of people off guard. For Liverpool, it was a nice — and unexpected — boost to their finances. But for Madrid? It was their first real signal that they were serious about this summer’s tournament.
If they make it to the quarter-finals, that’s another €12.3 million in the bank. The semi-finals? That’s €19.6 million. And if they finish as runners-up, they’ll snag €28 million, while the champions will pocket an additional €37 million.
So, if Real Madrid wins every match on their way to the title, they could rake in nearly €117 million, including performance bonuses and participation fees. Even before they kick off, they're guaranteed to earn between €11.9 million and €35.7 million based on various sporting and commercial factors, as outlined by FIFA. Pretty good deal, right?
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After a disappointing run in both domestic and European competitions, they've shifted their focus entirely to retooling for the challenge ahead. With some big signings, both in players and coaching staff, it’s clear Los Blancos are in it to win.
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