Top Football clubs by revenue: Real Madrid & Barcelona lead, Man United hits lowest rank

The Deloitte Football Money League has released its list of top football clubs' revenue rankings, and Real Madrid has continued its dominance in 2026. The 15-time UEFA Champions League winners have generated the most revenue of the world's clubs. 

Real Madrid tops revenue list ft Barca; Man United falls to historic low

According to a report by Chris Weatherspoon of The Athletic, the Los Bloncos have topped the revenue list for the third time in a row. Additionally, it is for the 15th time in 21 seasons that they lead the revenue table. 

Following them are their arch-rivals, FC Barcelona at number 2, and Bayern Munich at No. 3. Meanwhile, Manchester United has fallen to its lowest position in the annual Deloitte Football Money League rankings. The Red Devils are eighth placed while Liverpoo, are the highest earning English club for the first time in fifth place.

Meanwhile, two teams have entered the top 20 list for the first time, and they are Stuttgart at 18th and Benfica at 19th. A look at the top 20 highest-earning men’s football clubs, below. 
Top 20 highest-earning men’s football clubs by Deloitte Football Money League

1. Real Madrid £1.01bn  
2. Barcelona £819m  
3. Bayern Munich £723m  
4. Paris Saint-Germain £703m  
5. Liverpool £702m  
6. Manchester City £697m  
7. Arsenal £690m  
8. Manchester Utd £666m  
9. Tottenham Hotspur  £565m  
10. Chelsea £491m  
11. Inter Milan £468m  
12. Borussia  Dortmund £462m  
13. Atletico Madrid £395m  
14. Aston Villa £378m  
15. AC Milan £356m
16. Juventus £337.4m
17. Newcastle £334.7m
18. Stuttgart £248.9m
19. Benfica £238.1m
20. West Ham £231.8m

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