In the eyes of many, Real Madrid seem to have gone from a spendthrift group, willing to pay more for football’s biggest stars, to a big, well-run club that invests wisely. Once again, Los Blancos seem to be taking financial precautions.
That said, the risk they are preparing for is on their own initiative. According to a report from vozpopuli, carried by Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid are putting money aside to survive several seasons without Champions League revenue. It is a measure taken in case they are kicked out of Europe’s top competition due to their continued presence in the Superleague.
Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid are still in the breakaway competition but so far appear to have escaped punishment. There is currently a case in court at the European Court of Justice over the issue of who will dictate the power UEFA have to punish them, the outcome of which is expected sometime this winter.
Real Madrid have up to €780m prepared in their funding and credit available should they be needed. Los Blancos also plan to double the value of the club over the next three years, with the completion of the renovated Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Two things can be considered from this news. Whether Real Madrid aren’t convinced to win the case or Los Blancos plan to take further steps towards a Superleague in the near future.