Real Madrid: Florentino Perez Awards Players €250,000 Bonus After Atletico Win

In an unprecedented move, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez decided to award each player on the team with a €250,000 bonus following their hard-fought victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16. According to major Spanish media outlets, this decision was not only driven by the intense rivalry with Atletico but also to reward the team for its achievements this season. The ‘Merengues’ have already played four extra matches in the Champions League due to the new format of the competition, eliminating Manchester City and Atletico Madrid to secure a place in the quarterfinals despite numerous injury setbacks. As reported by Spanish sources, after taxes, which are as high as 45% in Spain, players will receive approximately €137,000 net. However, such bonuses are typically distributed across the entire squad rather than individually.