Real Madrid retains top brand value position for third year

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Real Madrid retains top brand value position for third year
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On August 20, Brand Finance announced that Real Madrid has maintained its status as the world’s most valuable and strongest football club brand for the third consecutive year, with a valuation of €2.4 billion, reflecting a 25% increase from the previous year. The club scored 95.8 out of 100, the highest among 281 analyzed clubs. Barcelona holds second place with a value near €2 billion, benefiting from recent successes in La Liga and their return to Spotify Camp Nou. Arsenal rose to third with a brand value of €1.5 billion after a 28% increase. The report highlighted that the top 10 clubs account for nearly two-thirds of the combined brand value totaling €14.9 billion.

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  • Real Madrid valued at €2.4 billion, up 25%.
  • Barcelona second at nearly €2 billion, up 15%.
  • Arsenal rises to third with €1.5 billion value.
  • Top 10 clubs make up €14.9 billion total brand value.
  • La Liga is the second-strongest league brand globally.
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As per Brand Finance, Real Madrid have retained their position as the world’s most valuable and strongest football club brand for the third consecutive year, with a valuation of €2.4 billion, an i...

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