FC Barcelona Finances

[Luftstalag14]

That's a fair assessment and they've always been ahead of us in that department.

We've made huge strides the last 15 years though and will continue to make them if the right decisions are made during this tenure. We probably need to make more of an effort in countries like China, South Korea to close the gap.

I am too lazy to pull the last several years' data, I actually thought we came ahead of them once or twice in the last several years when it comes to commercial revenue, if I am not mistaken. Yes for the most part of history they were ahead of us in that regard.

It might also worth be pointing out that last season was the first season that Real Madrid brought their merchandising in house, following our lead (similar to what we did with BLM) so that probably brought in additional revenue there. Nevertheless, like we discussed in the Real Madrid thread, they will soon be leaving us in the dust, commercial revenue-wise, once the potential of their revamped Bernabeu is materialized and unleashed.

Sigh.

 

[DonAK]

I am too lazy to pull the last several years' data, I actually thought we came ahead of them once or twice in the last several years when it comes to commercial revenue, if I am not mistaken. Yes for the most part of history they were ahead of us in that regard.

It might also worth be pointing out that last season was the first season that Real Madrid brought their merchandising in house, following our lead (similar to what we did with BLM) so that probably brought in additional revenue there. Nevertheless, like we discussed in the Real Madrid thread, they will soon be leaving us in the dust, commercial revenue-wise, once the potential of their revamped Bernabeu is materialized and unleashed.

Sigh.

Talking about the last part you mentioned there, there's been some reports the club are looking into and are in serious talks with the city council to play at the stadium in Montjuic for a couple of years to speed up the Espai Barca project and finish the stadium redevelopment ASAP.

I believe they'll present that option at the next assembly for a vote.

It's two years playing there vs. four years playing at Camp Nou.

I know what I'd vote for.

 

[serghei]

Madrid and Bayern are the best-run clubs in the world, sad but true. Look at Madrid, they fucking play on Di Stefano with no fans, and when the pandemic is over, they fucking move like bosses into a new superstadium.

 

[ebc_99]

Yep, now is the perfect time to renovate Camp Nou, yet nothing is happening and Real are well on their way to renovating theirs.

 

[Luftstalag14]

Talking about the last part you mentioned there, there's been some reports the club are looking into and are in serious talks with the city council to play at the stadium in Montjuic for a couple of years to speed up the Espai Barca project and finish the stadium redevelopment ASAP.

I believe they'll present that option at the next assembly for a vote.

It's two years playing there vs. four years playing at Camp Nou.

I know what I'd vote for.

You mean the Barcelona Olympic Stadium? Its capacity is around 55000 and I thought it was in shambles as it hasn't been used in a long time (I remembered walking past it and took a peek and it didn't look like in a good shape to me). Hmm, like we discussed, we will take a hit matchday revenue wise. Also I think accessibility could be an issue, Montjuic is not easily accessible or not as accessible as Camp Nou in Les Corts.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

You mean the Barcelona Olympic Stadium? Its capacity is around 55000 and I thought it was in shambles as it hasn't been used in a long time (I remembered walking past it and took a peek and it didn't look like in a good shape to me). Hmm, like we discussed, we will take a hit matchday revenue wise. Also I think accessibility could be an issue, Montjuic is not easily accessible or not as accessible as Camp Nou in Les Corts.

All true. I am sure they would spend a bit of money to make it work.

 

[DonAK]

You mean the Barcelona Olympic Stadium? Its capacity is around 55000 and I thought it was in shambles as it hasn't been used in a long time (I remembered walking past it and took a peek and it didn't look like in a good shape to me). Hmm, like we discussed, we will take a hit matchday revenue wise. Also I think accessibility could be an issue, Montjuic is not easily accessible or not as accessible as Camp Nou in Les Corts.

Yep.

Might be another option available, but that seem like the way they want to go. I think it'll still be worth to take a short-term hit than drag this out for four years, possibly five by playing at the Camp Nou while the redevelopment is going on.

 

[Sooke]

The Olympic stadium is not that bad. Little refreshments here and there and it can be useful for 3-4 years. We can not play at Camp Nou while they rebuild it. Don't you see in what condition is Santiago Bernabeu at the moment? It will be the same with our stadium.

 

[jamrock]

https://youtu.be/uAJVzkhGLio

Simple video explaining our current financial situation.

The situation Bartomeu & his supporters who lack understanding of what leadership is, is pretty bad,our only hope is the return of laporta.

 

[Vilarrubi]

https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/...or-stake-in-barcelonas-merchandising-11660816

 

[FCBfan22]

Well, if this ESL thing fails, we will go from bad to worse financially...

A lot of court cases coming our way pretty soon.

 

[Luftstalag14]

Well, if this ESL thing fails, we will go from bad to worse financially...

A lot of court cases coming our way pretty soon.

Why would there be court cases, out of curiosity? You mean disgruntled players suing us for not being able to play for their national teams?

 

[khaled_a_d]

Why would there be court cases, out of curiosity? You mean disgruntled players suing us for not being able to play for their national teams?

There were even rumor's that UEFA will sue the clubs, asking for 60B in compensation.
Not sure how accurate it is, plenty of rumors flying around

 

[Luftstalag14]

There were even rumor's that UEFA will sue the clubs, asking for 60B in compensation.
Not sure how accurate it is, plenty of rumors flying around

60 billion euros?? 60 billion? They are nuts. On what ground was that figure calculated?

 

[Barcaman]

UEFA half-litterate corrupt virtue signalers getting upset at losing their golden hens.