FC Barcelona Faces Consecutive Annual Post-Tax Losses Despite Rising Revenue

FC Barcelona’s Financial Report

FC Barcelona has disclosed that it experienced post-tax losses for the second consecutive year, with the financial report for the 2024-25 season revealing a deficit of €17 million (approximately $19.8 million). This brings the cumulative losses over the last two years to an alarming €108 million (roughly $125 million), following a previous loss of €91 million (about $106 million) in the 2023-24 season.

Revenue Growth Amid Losses

Despite these setbacks, Barcelona reported a substantial increase in revenue, reaching €994 million ($1.16 billion), which is an improvement of €100 million ($116 million) compared to the previous year. The club emphasized that these results signify a phase of economic recovery after enduring significant financial turmoil.

Key contributors to this uplift in revenue are attributed to a new contract with Nike, enhanced sales of merchandise, successful performances on the field, and increased attendance at the Olympic Stadium.

Future Projections

Looking ahead, Barcelona anticipates that this positive trend will persist, projecting revenues to exceed €1 billion ($1.1 billion) for the upcoming season. This optimistic forecast is partly driven by their pending return to Spotify Camp Nou, posited to generate an approximate €50 million ($58 million) boost for the club in this fiscal year, which they hope will finally turn their previous losses into profits.

Historical Financial Trajectory

The financial trajectory of FC Barcelona has experienced significant fluctuations since Joan Laporta took office as president in 2020. During his initial year, the club reported staggering losses of €481 million ($560 million), heavily influenced by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the board’s decisions regarding asset valuation changes. Subsequent years, however, saw an upswing with profits of €98 million ($114 million) and €304 million ($354 million) in the following two seasons. These latter financial successes were, however, largely attributed to the sale of parts of their future earnings from domestic television rights, reflecting a strategic shift to stabilize financial standing.