FC Barcelona will miss out on the Club World Cup, forfeiting a significant financial windfall.
After struggling in the Champions League in recent years—failing to advance beyond the quarter-finals—the Catalan club did not qualify for the 2025 Club World Cup, set to take place in North America this summer.
Only clubs that have consistently reached the Champions League Round of 16 in recent seasons earned a spot, leaving Barça empty-handed.
A Costly Absence
While Atlético Madrid will earn at least €20 million just for participating—potentially rising to €50 million with a victory—the Real Madrid squad, as reigning European champions, could collect over €140 million.
For Barcelona, this is a major financial blow, as the club is already navigating economic difficulties. Missing out on such a lucrative tournament only widens the financial gap with its Spanish rivals.
