How much will the Copa del Rey 2025 winner earn? Barcelona vs. Real Madrid prize money revealed

FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to meet on Saturday in another high-stakes edition of El Clasico—this time, in the final of the Copa del Rey. While the rivalry is steeped in history and prestige, the prize money up for grabs might not be as enticing for two of Spain’s most successful clubs.

Since its inception in 1903, the Copa del Rey has remained one of the most traditional and storied competitions in Spanish soccer. However, from a financial standpoint, the tournament has struggled to keep pace with the lucrative incentives seen in other domestic or continental competitions.

For the 2024-25 edition, the winner of the Copa del Rey will take home €1.2 million, while the runner-up will earn just over €1 million, according to reports from Sport. Meanwhile, all teams participating in the tournament received a minimum of €660,000 simply for taking part.

While those figures can make a meaningful impact for lower-tier clubs, they are unlikely to move the needle financially for Barcelona or Real Madrid, whose annual budgets exceed hundreds of millions.

How Copa del Rey prize money compares to the Spanish Super Cup

The Copa del Rey may offer a historic trophy, but it pales in comparison to the financial rewards handed out in the Spanish Super Cup. The 2025 edition of the Super Cup, held in Saudi Arabia, awarded €9 million to winners Barcelona and around €6 million to runners-up Real Madrid—significantly more than what is offered in the Copa del Rey final.

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With Real Madrid now eliminated from the UEFA Champions League, the Copa del Rey presents a chance for the club to end the season with silverware. However, the financial incentive is far from the primary motivator.

A new incentive for Copa del Rey winners

Though the monetary reward may not be game-changing, a new tradition could boost the tournament’s prestige. According to Marca, the RFEF (Spanish Football Federation) has implemented a rule allowing the Copa del Rey winner to permanently keep the trophy—a break from past regulations, where teams could only retain it after winning three consecutive titles or five overall.

Each edition of the competition will now feature a unique trophy, giving the winning club a symbolic keepsake of their triumph—one that won’t need to be returned after a certain period of time.