Participating in the Europa League two years ago after a resounding failure in the group in the Champions League, and eliminated in the quarterfinals last year, FC Barcelona lost very large also this season. Indeed, the club is not qualified for the Club World Cup, which will be held in North America this summer, the places being only allocated to the different eighths of finalist in the event. This has the consequence that, unlike Atlético and Real, Barca will not affect image rights due to the participation of clubs.
For example, Atlético de Madrid will receive 20 million euros by its simple participation, a sum which will be able to go up to 50 million in the event of a final victory. These are amounts that are not fixed, since they depend on the stature of the club. Real Madrid for example, reigning European champion, could win more than 140 million euros if he wins this new summer competition. A regrettable shortfall, especially in view of the precarious financial situation of the Blaugrana club.
