LaLiga
Data reveals TV cameras prefer Barcelona to Real Madrid
LaLiga has announced television revenue figures for the 2023/24 season, which make interesting reading for fans of the Clásico rivals.
LaLiga has announced how one of the main revenue sources for its clubs - television money - was distributed last season, with results showing runners-up Barcelona overtook champions Real Madrid.
The Spanish league allocated €1.498 billion ($1.63 billion) between its First and Second Divisions. Madrid, who had been the leader in this ranking in previous seasons, earned $173.7 million but were leapfrogged by Barcelona, who made $176.9 million. That came despite the Catalans' struggles on the field during Xavi’s final season in charge.
Top-flight LaLiga teams saw an overall reduction in TV revenue compared to the 2022-23 season. While $1.5 billion was distributed that season, the total fell slightly to $1.47 billion in 2023/24.
Why Real Madrid suffered a drop in TV revenue
Real Madrid suffered a similar fate, with television revenue dropping from $175.5 million to $173.7 million over that period. Barcelona, on the other hand, saw their TV earnings increase from $174.8 million to $176.9 million.
Part of the reason for Real Madrid’s drop in revenue was their refusal to participate in a number pre-match, in-match, and post-match audiovisual requests, principally interviews.
Those are part of a new system which rewards clubs that help the league create improved television broadcasts which help bring the viewer closer to the action.
Original article written by Ruby Arés, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Roddy Cons.
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