The Price of the Copa Final: €200,000 Difference Between Real Madrid and Barça

FC Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on April 26 at La Cartuja. The Catalan team arrives after defeating Atlético de Madrid 1-0, while the Whites qualified after drawing 4-4 at Bernabéu, making the 1-0 in San Sebastián count.

The Whites have been the last winners of the trophy among the finalist teams. Real Madrid was crowned champion in 2023, defeating Osasuna 2-1. Besides the honor, this final will also bring a significant economic difference.

The Economic Difference

The prize for winning the Copa del Rey is not just a trophy. The champion will receive around 1,200,000 euros, while the runner-up will take home just over 1,000,000 euros. This means that Real Madrid could receive 200,000 euros more than Barça if they win the final. A key economic incentive for both teams.

First Division teams will receive approximately 660,000 euros just for participating in the Copa del Rey. This amount is added to the prizes from television rights.

The RFEF will distribute 33 million euros, of which 29.7 million will go to professional soccer teams, while 10% will be allocated to amateur soccer. This distribution mainly benefits First Division teams, like Real Madrid.

The History of the Cup

Barcelona, with 31 titles, is the team with the most Copa del Rey trophies in history. However, Real Madrid has been more successful in recent years, with victories in 2011 and 2014 over their eternal rival. The last time the Whites lifted the trophy was in 2023.

The Copa final not only represents an economic prize but also the opportunity to snatch the trophy from the main rival. Real Madrid is preparing to fight for their 21st Copa del Rey, while Barcelona will try to increase their historic record.

The final is closer, and with it, a great economic difference that could shape the future of both clubs. Real Madrid has reasons to be optimistic, both for their recent success and the prize difference.