Real Madrid and Manchester City Expensive, but Und

Real Madrid and Manchester City—two of the world’s most expensive football clubs—have failed to deliver this 2024–25 season. Despite having squads worth over €1.2 billion, both clubs have underperformed on the pitch. Manchester City is still battling for a top-four finish in the Premier League and only has a chance at silverware in the FA Cup Final against Crystal Palace. Real Madrid, on the other hand, trails behind Barcelona in La Liga and has already missed out on major trophies this season.

In this video, we break down why these football giants are "Expensive but Underwhelming" and how squad value doesn’t always mean success. With data from Transfermarkt, we analyze their squad costs, failures in UEFA Champions League, and the dominance of English clubs in football’s financial race.

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