Barcelona, Real Madrid Take Lion's Share Of La Liga TV Money

Barcelona and Real Madrid have "once again claimed the lion’s share" of La Liga’s broadcasting revenues, according to SOCCEREX. Reigning champion Barcelona received the "highest amount for the second consecutive season," securing a "whopping" €154M ($176M). That figure amounted to €6M ($6.8M) more than Real Madrid, which netted €148M ($169M) for the '17-18 campaign, while Atlético Madrid earned €110.6M ($126.2M). In total, €1.32B ($1.5B) was distributed between Spain’s 20 top-flight clubs, with 7% of that figure deducted due to obligations, including 3.5% in compensation to clubs relegated to the second tier. Despite the "sustained dominance" of Barça and the two Madrid sides -- which claimed more than 40% of the amount handed out, the "gap between La Liga’s biggest and smallest clubs has closed" as the league continues to work toward a "fairer distribution model" (SOCCEREX, 1/2).