Revealed: How much Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr & fellow Real Madrid stars earned in bonuses for reaching Club World Cup semifinals

Real Madrid players were compensated fairly as a reward of a gruelling season and for reaching the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.

• Madrid earned a lot of revenue through CWC
• Players' efforts recognised by club
• Bonuses star players earned revealed

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to the Madrid stars were each given a hefty bonus as a show of appreciation from the Spanish giants, despite failing to achieve their goal of winning the summer competition in the United States.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Madrid reached the semi-finals of the Club World Cup, where new head coach Xabi Alonso was handed a brutal reality check by Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain. Les Parisiens humbled Los Blancos by slotting four past Thibaut Courtois without a goal in reply.

  But, it wasn't all bad for Madrid, especially considering the financial point of view. Indeed, the 15-time Champions League winners earned over €80 million (£69m/$93m) in revenue thanks to their progress to the last-four. The club handed a stunning €280,000 bonus to every first-team player: €50,000 for progressing through the group stage, €80,000 for winning round of 16, and €150,000 for reaching the semi-finals. The team captains decided the bonus amount, the report further added.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The bonus amount was the club's way of showing appreciation and acknowledging the players for giving their all during a gruelling season. The Merengues played 68 official games across all competitions, and competed for seven titles: La Liga, Champions League, Copa del Rey, the UEFA Super Cup, Supercopa de Espana, FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the Club World Cup.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

  Alonso and his staff will have their task cut out for themselves ahead of the 2025-26 season. The squad will begin their pre-season training on August 4, just 15 days before they kick-off the new campaign in a La Liga opener against Osasuna.