Real Madrid made a clever move when they signed Trent Alexander-Arnold. Even though he came on a free transfer, the club still had to pay around €10 million to release him from Liverpool for the FIFA Club World Cup.
But that amount has already come back to them thanks to their great run in the tournament.
After a win against Juventus in the Round of 16, Madrid reached the quarter-finals. This victory not only kept them in the competition but also brought in a nice payout of €12.1 million for reaching this stage.
This means Real Madrid moved to the top of the earnings table at the Club World Cup, collecting a total of €55.2 million so far.
Before the knockout stage even started, Madrid had already secured €31.4 million just by being in the tournament.
Their two wins and one draw in the group stage brought in another €23.8 million. This means they earned enough to cover Alexander-Arnold’s fee and more before even stepping into the quarter-finals.
The best part for Madrid is still ahead. If they make it to the semifinals, they will earn another €19.4 million.
Playing in the final will guarantee €27.7 million if they lose or €37 million if they win. That means there is a total of €56.4 million up for grabs in the next three games.
If they keep up their winning streak, beat Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals, and go on to lift the trophy, they could finish the tournament with a total of €132.99 million.
For some perspective, when Madrid won their 15th Champions League title last year against Dortmund, they took home €141 million.
These impressive earnings show how important success in the Club World Cup is for Madrid’s finances.
Not only have they secured their investment in Alexander-Arnold, but they are also on the verge of making record profits if they win the whole competition.