The prize money figures for Barcelona and Real Madrid following their thrilling 3–2 Spanish Super Cup final clash have now been disclosed, highlighting the financial rewards tied to one of European football’s most commercially successful events. This year’s edition, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, features a substantially increased payout compared with the previous season, reflecting the growing commercial appeal of the competition.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) raised the overall prize fund for the 2026 Super Cup to about €21.3 million — up from around €19 million last year. Of that total, a significant portion is guaranteed simply for qualifying and participating in the tournament. All four competing clubs receive a share of the participation pool, which collectively amounts to more than €16 million.
On top of this base payment, additional money is awarded based on results. The champion — Barcelona — earned an extra €2 million for lifting the trophy in the dramatic final, while Real Madrid, as runner-up, received around €1.4 million. The third and fourth-placed teams also took home smaller performance bonuses.
These figures underscore how the Super Cup has evolved into a lucrative competition, with financial incentives now rivaling many longer domestic tournaments in Europe.
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