The La Liga prize money is considered as one of the highest financial revenue although it could differ from how it is applicable in the English Premier League and Bundesliga.

 

 

The Spanish La Liga is Spain’s top-flight professional football league contested by 20 teams is considered as one of the best in the world.

 

The league is often referred to as a three-horse race since Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid appears to be sweeping almost every available trophy in the country.

 

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When it comes to prize money, the Spanish La Liga clubs also enjoy a bit of financial boost from the league’s governing body accrued from Television rights and advertisers.

 

La Liga TV rights overview

The old tv rights formula allowed every club to negotiate their tv rights broadcast which gave the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid an upper in terms of money accrued from Television broadcast rights.

 

 

However, after 2015, LaLiga passed a new bill that ensured every club received an equal share from the sale of LaLiga TV rights both domestically and overseas.

 

 

Telefonica and Movistar secured the league’s domestic TV rights for around ‘1.89 billion in a 3-year deal.

 

For MediaPro, the company also remitted ‘750 million for three seasons which brings it to a total of ‘2.70 billion (£1.8 billion) for the three-year domestic rights.

 

La Liga prize money breakdown

La Liga’s new bill puts domestic and overseas yearly TV revenue in one pot.

 

10% will be allocated for division La Liga Santander (La Liga 2 teams), while the rest of the 90% will be distributed according to the following model:

 

• Equal-share: 50% of the league’s financial revenue will be distributed equally between all 20 top-flight clubs

 

 

• Merit-Money: 25% will be distributed between all clubs in the league according to positions other criteria which is based on the last 5 years.

 

 

• Resources-Generation: 25% will be distributed according to each team’s capacity for generating resources.

 

 

This includes the number of official club members, season tickets sold and fans in attendance.

 

 

La Liga prize money 2020/2021 – what every club received

 

1Atlético Madrid €158 million

2 Real Madrid €154 million

3 Barcelona €115 million

4 Sevilla €85 million

5 Real Sociedad €80 million

6 Real Betis €77 million

7 Villarreal €73 million

8 Celta Vigo €73 million

9 Athletic Bilbao €66 million

10 Granada €65 million

11 Osasuna €63 million

12 Cádiz €60 million

13 Valencia €57 million

14 Levante €55 million

15 Alavés €54 million

16 Getafe €52.5 million

17 Elche €52.5 million

18 Huesca €50 million

19 Valladolid €50 million

20 Eibar €48.5 million

 

 

La Liga prize money for the 2021/2022 season

 

The prize money for the 2021/2022 season has not been released yet.

 

However, the winner of the 2021/2022 La Liga league season is expected to pocket around €45-50m million for winning the title.

 

What the prize money means for smaller clubs

Eiber who finished at the bottom of the league pocketed around 48 million euros and were relegated.

 

With this new rule in place, smaller clubs would benefit from finishing in consideration position on the log at the end of the campaign.

 

This is also an opportunity for smaller La Liga clubs to further boost their financial strength.

 

Unlike the English Premier League where more sponsors are coming for even smaller teams, La Liga is quite different.

 

The big prize money will help smaller clubs keep up with their wage bill or even support in their bid to sign players availability in the transfer market.

 

Some of the reasons smaller clubs in the Spanish league have failed to compete is their inability to sign players due to lack of funds and more sponsors compared to other top divisions.

 

Means for average sides to increase financial revenue

 

La Liga average side will use this medium to further enhance their financial capabilities which would help them compete with the league’s elite.

 

Clubs like Sevilla, Real Sociedad, Real Betis will have a course to smile and another means of increase their revenue.

 

Chances the prize money would increase – issues of absence of top players

 

The exit of top players including Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane has caused some debate as to whether the marketability of the La Liga would continue to stand the way it already holds.

 

 

Messi’s exit from Barcelona was one of the major blows not only for Barcelona, but La Liga in general.

 

However, this should not be considered an issue as La Liga is a global brand and not a business.

 

The league has evolved over the years to have a global presence.

 

In a bid to further increase the marketability of the league, the governing body met with stakeholders to establish a brand in North America which includes the United States, Canada, Mexico as a top target.

 

 

The La Liga promises more entertainment with the current crop of young players in the league.

 

The league is currently home to some of the most promising young talents spread across the 20 teams in the division.

 

Top youngsters in the league including Joao Felix, Ansu Fati, Pedri, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes, etc.

 

The chances of the increase in prize money are high with more investors expected to come in.

 

As per the La Liga president, there are measures in place to attract investors from across the world.

 

 

La Liga value at the world stage

The league is one of the most valuable and the most successful in the past couple of seasons.

 

Sides like Real Madrid, Sevilla have dominated the UEFA Champions League and the Europa League.

 

In the 2020/2021 league season, Villarreal CF defeated English Premier League side Manchester United to clinch the UEFA Europa League.

 

Sides like Granada despite being ranked as minnows reached the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League only to be eliminated by Manchester United.

 

La Liga vs Premier League prize money

 

The Spanish La Liga appears to be a little lower compared with the financial revenue share in the English Premier League which is higher even for smaller clubs.

 

The Premier League teams enjoy more television coverage as a result of the Popularity it has gotten over the years.

 

For La Liga, it has been constant growth rather than decline.

 

The league also gains more international recognition most especially in Spanish speaking territories across the world.

 

The La Liga brand which houses Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid standouts as one of the biggest in world football history.

 

The La Liga outside the Premier League and the Bundesliga boost of double figures in revenue yearly.

 

The recent move by the league’s governing body to take the game to North America have also yielded significant gains across boards.

 

A major step that further increased the public was the new broadcast deal between the league and ESPN after a buyback from beIN Sports.

 

Top players watch in the La Liga

The Spanish La Liga still has some promising players within its ranks despite the departure of major stars including Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, etc.

 

1. Sergio Kun Aguero

 

Sergio Kun Aguero, a Man City legend who also played in the Spanish league before switching to the English Premier League is one of the big stars at Barcelona.

 

The Argentine international had already made his mark in England, leaving a legacy every Man City fan across the world would not forget.

 

The attacker helped the club to successful outing in the English Premier League, EFL League Cup, FA Cup and Champions League advancement.

 

 

2. David Alaba

David Alaba is an Austrian international who is also a legend at Bayern Munich before seeking a new challenge in the Spanish league with Real Madrid.

 

The Austrian national team captain formed a stronghold in Bayern Munich defence, helping the club through the storm in Europe as well as conquering the world.

 

During his time in Germany with Bayern Munich, David Alaba won the UEFA Champions League, DFB Pokal, DFL Supercup, and FIFA Club World Cup.

 

These and more adds to his profile as he prepares for another journey in Spain with Real Madrid.

 

 

3. Memphis Depay

Memphis Depay is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Barcelona.

 

The former Manchester United forward moved to the French Ligue 1 to join Olympique Lyonnais, establishing a stronghold in the French league.

 

For Barcelona, it marks a new era in his career after a career revival in France with Olympique Lyonnais.

 

 

4. Eden Hazard

Although he hasn’t lived up with the hype at Real Madrid, Eden Hazard remains one of the biggest players the La Liga has to offer.

 

He was instrumental with Chelsea, winning some major trophies with the club before deciding on his future, switching to Real Madrid.

 

Hazard is expected to redeem himself this season with a fine form which Real Madrid currently needs to compete with the likes of Atlético Madrid who are set to defend the title they won the previous season.

5. Ansu Fati

Ansu Fati has been tipped to become the next big name from Barcelona and possibly break into the list of top young players in the world.

 

The young players’s absence due to injury had been the major problem. However, he is much more closer to return now than before.

 

Fati is expected to light up the attack for FC Barcelona this season.

 

5. Luuk de Jong

Luuk de Jong is one of the strong forces Sevilla has to offer at this time.

 

The dutch international forms a stronghold in the forward line and has been consistent over the last couple of seasons.

 

Frenkie de Jong

Marcos Llorente

Pedri

Joao Felix

Mikel Oyarzabal

Casemiro

José María Giménez

Antoine Griezmann

Ansu Fati

Pau Torres

David Alaba

Gerard Moreno

Memphis Depay

Eden Hazard

Rodrigo de Paul

Sergio Kun Aguero

Erik Lamela

 

La Liga 2021/2022 teams preview

 

Alavés

Alavés makes it another season yet again in the Spanish La Liga and would be hoping for a better outing this term.

Atlético Madrid

Club Atlético Madrid are the defending champions of the league having won the previous campaign at the expense of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The Rojiblancos tutored by Diego Simeone turned their attention to the league after the Champions League ouster.

 

Atlético Madrid makes it an eleventh title.

The capital city club is expecting to take the game to Real Madrid and Barcelona who currently faces a new look amid the departure of some of its best players.

Atlético Madrid is one of the top sides to watch out for in the season.

Diego Simeone and his boys are expected to continue from where they stopped last season with another dominating performance.

The club will be banking on Joao Felix, Luis Suarez, Rodrigo De Paul.

Athletic Club

Athletic Club Bilbao remains La Liga regulars and has consistently finished within the top half in the last couple of seasons.

 

Having a squad with more youngsters, Bilbao has been tipped to outshine its opponents with the youthfulness of its squad.

Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo is optimistic of change this time in the league.

Espanyol

Espanyol makes another return to the Spanish top flight to add the number of Barcelona based clubs to two.

 

At least after a while, the Barcelona derby is expected to hit the television screens once again when Espanyol will tackle FC Barcelona in the league.

Espanyol begins a new chapter in history.

Barcelona

FC Barcelona would be hoping for a favourable outing as they begin a new chapter after Lionel Messi departure.

The Catalan club had its team circled Messi most especially in the attack.

However, his departure opens up a big door for the club as well as the younger generation to thrive.

In his absence, Barcelona will be looking to kickstart a new chapter with the likes of Memphis Depay, Sergio Kun Aguero for a start before fully concentrating on his young generational players.

 

Head coach Ronald Koeman however believe in the ability of players and will be working to fix their weakness by focusing on the strong areas to obtain maximum points where possible.

Barcelona’s chances of making a good deal out of the league are high with the current state of the league opening doors for every single team.

Sevilla

Sevilla is another top La Liga title contender.

 

The club has been revamped in the last couple of seasons including the signing of some of the biggest players in Europe.

 

Sevilla has also got some good players in its ranks, some of which were brought from the reserves.

They had been able to preserve a bulk of its current crop of players despite attempts by big sides to whisk them away.

Ahead of the 2021/2022 season, Sevilla has gotten a major boost and positives from last season performance would be put to use to achieve something great this campaign.

Real Betis

Real Betis gets another season to write the wrongs yet again. It’s been a constant battle for European football for Betis.

 

However, the odds are high for the club.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid living a new life amid the departure of some of its big stars and an ageing squad.

 

The Los Blancos still has more to offer with the current crop of players promising so much more for the club as the second enters its full swing.

Coach of the side Carlo Ancelotti expects a different outcome this time, working with new sets of players.

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad’s usual position in fourth was forced out by a more formidable Sevilla, who look set to challenge the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid for the top price.

Sociedad on the other hand will be looking to consolidate the oast season’s performance by working out measures to compete favourably.

Real Sociedad is also one of the top sides to watch as the new season gets underway.

 

Valencia CF

Valencia could be facing a bit of renaissance.

 

The club used to be one of the biggest forces outside Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid dominance.

However, a lot went the other way which has forced the club to disguise itself as an average side in the division.

 

But last season’s flashes which indicated a more rejuvenated side already looked promising for the club and its players.

 

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF had a remarkable achievement last season, beating Manchester United to the UEFA Europa League crown.

 

The Yellow submarines will be hoping to replicate the same form from last season in the new campaign.

 

Granada CF

Granada surprised the whole of Europe as the club reached the UEFA Europa League knockout stages closer to the finals.

This season promises something bigger and stronger.

 

Granada has been consistent over the years and have also preserved its position in the league as not just relegation battlers, but also as mainstays.

 

Competitiveness

The Spanish top flight is one of the top leagues in the world.

 

Although over the years the big sides have laid many claims on the title, there has been a significant rise from other participating teams.

 

Teams including Sevilla, Villarreal CF, Valencia, Real Sociedad have stepped into the game amid Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid dominance.

 

The league is expected to grow into a state of equality within the next couple of seasons from now.

 

Popularity

The La Liga brand prides itself as one of the most popular football leagues in the world alongside the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, French Ligue 1 and Portuguese Primeira Liga

 

The Spanish La Liga prize money is one of the biggest in world football alongside EPL, Bundesliga, Série A and Ligue 1.