How relegated Burnley could earn more than title-winning Barca
English Premier League side Burnley will receive more money for getting relegated from the Premier League (£50m) than Barcelona did for winning the La Liga (£46m).
Premier League clubs, even those relegated like Burnley, receive far more from TV deals than La Liga winners like Barcelona and other Spanish clubs which split revenues with 50% equal shares, 25% five-year merit and 25% commercial.
On the other hand, the Premier League’s £6.7 billion pot (Parachute Payment system) ensures that even 20th place gets £109 million in cash plus other cushions including domestic and international broadcasting rights, plus central commercial revenues.
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While the direct league payout for both teams is nearly identical, the real difference lies in overall revenue streams. Barcelona makes significantly more money overall by participating in European competitions like the UEFA Champions League, which alone nets them well over €100 million.
Nevertheless, the fact that a relegated English team earns as much from domestic broadcast rights as a Spanish champion clearly emphasizes the staggering wealth of the Premier League.
Below is what the top 5 from La Liga will earn after the competition finishes:
• 1st place: €54.91m (Barcelona)
• 2nd place: €48.45m (Real Madrid)
• 3rd place: €41.99m (Atletico Madrid or Villarreal)
• 4th place: €35.53m (Atletico Madrid or Villarreal)
• 5th place: €29.07m (Real Betis)
