Barcelona rises to second in Europe with record valuation growth

Barcelona is experiencing significant growth both on and off the pitch, now valued at €5.92 billion, according to Football Benchmark's latest annual report. This marks a 33% increase from the previous year and the largest increase among all clubs, adding €1.46 billion in just 12 months. Barcelona's recovery follows years of financial struggles, and this valuation elevates them to second place among Europe’s clubs, trailing only Real Madrid at €7.73 billion. The increase in valuation is attributed to strong revenue generation, sporting performance, and brand strength, with Barcelona also enhancing their squad by signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for €80 million.

• 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona surge to second in Europe as club records biggest valuation growth of 2026