Real Madrid World’s richest football club ahead of Barcelona

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Real Madrid have displaced Manchester United as the world’s richest football club after posting record revenues during the 2017-18 season.

Bolstered by their third straight Champions League title last season, Spanish club Real Madrid generated 750.9 million euros ($852m) in revenue, according to the annual Football Money League report published by professional service company Deloitte on Thursday.

It’s their 12th time atop the rankings, which are in their 22nd year, and their first since 2014-2015.

Dan Jones, head of the Sports Business Group at Deloitte, said: “Real Madrid’s outstanding financial performance in 2017-18 is built on their long history of success on the pitch, most recently three consecutive Champions League titles.

“This has enabled the club to continue to drive commercial revenue as the appetite to partner with Europe’s most successful clubs remains stronger than ever.”

The rankings are based on clubs’ match-day revenues, broadcasting money and commercial deals during the 2017-2018 season.