FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet on Saturday in another edition with high efforts by El Clasico-the time, in the final in Copa del Rey. While rivalry is full of history and prestige, Prize money for grip may not be as attractive to two of Spain’s most successful clubs.
Since its inception in 1903, Copa del Rey has remained one of the most traditional and stored races in Spanish football. But from an economic point of view, the tournament has struggled to keep up with the lucrative incentives seen in other domestic or continental competitions.
For the 2024-25 edition, The winner of Copa del Rey takes home EUR 1.2 million, while the runner will earn just over EUR 1 millionAccording to reports from Sports. At the same time, all teams that participated in the tournament received at least € 660,000 simply to participate.
While these figures can make a meaningful impact for clubs with lower levels, It is unlikely that they will move the needle financially for Barcelona or Real Madridwhose annual budgets exceed hundreds of millions.
How Copa del Rey -Prize money is compared to the Spanish Super Cup
Copa del Rey can offer a historical trophy, but it fades in comparison with the economic rewards distributed in Spanish Super Cup. 2025 edition of the Super Cup, which is held in Saudi Arabia, Was awarded EUR 9 million to the winners Barcelona and approximately EUR 6 million to runners Real Madrid—Significant more than is offered in the Copa del Rey final.
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With Real Madrid, which is now eliminated from the UEFA Champions League, Copa del Rey gives a chance for the club to end the season with cutlery. However, The economic incentive is far from the primary motivator.
A new incentive for Copa del Rey winners
Although the monetary reward may not change games, a new tradition may increase the prestige of the tournament. According to HighlightThe Rfef (Spanish Football Association) has implemented a rule that allows COPA del Rey winner to keep the trophy permanently– A break from previous regulations, where teams could only keep it after winning three consecutive titles or five in total.
Each edition of the competition will now contain a unique trophyTo give the winning club a symbolic memory of its triumph – one that does not need to be returned after a certain period of time.
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