Who owns Real Madrid?

Summary by Krater

This video examines who owns Real Madrid, explaining how its socio-owned club model functions, the historical background of Spain's Law 10/1990, and the financial challenges faced by the club.

From the video

Answers: Who actually owns Real Madrid?

• Real Madrid ownership structure
• Socío club model in Spanish football
• Law 10/1990 in Spain
• Real Madrid finances and revenue

What it concludes

• Real Madrid is owned by its socios, who are club members holding voting rights.
• Real Madrid and three other clubs were able to remain exempt from Law 10/1990 by proving operating profit in previous seasons.
• Socios elect the club president every four years but have no direct influence on operational management.
• Real Madrid must rely on television rights, matchday, merchandising revenue, and player sales rather than external funding or stock sales.
• Directors must provide a bank guarantee of 15% of annual turnover every season to cover potential financial crisis.
• Socios have no say in signings, investments, or commercial deals, which are handled entirely by the board.