Market Value Showdown: Madrid Takes the Lead as Yamal Shines Ahead of El Clasico
25 October 2025
Ahead of the El Clasico: Market Map
Only hours separate the much anticipated Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, set for Sunday evening at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga round 10. The fixture promises drama after Barca’s recent four-game winning streak against Madrid.
Real Madrid enter the match atop the standings with 24 points, two more than Barcelona.
When two of the world’s wealthiest clubs meet, discussing squad values becomes as captivating as the game itself.
According to Transfermarkt, Madrid’s squad is valued at 1.4 billion euros, while Barcelona’s squad sits at 1.1 billion euros.
Despite the gap, the most expensive player in the Clasico hails from Barcelona: Lamine Yamal, valued at 200 million euros, ahead of Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham at 180 million each.
Vinícius Júnior sits at 150 million euros, placing him third on the price list, followed by Pedri at 140 million euros. Federico Valverde is valued at 130 million, Raphinha at 90 million, with more names forming the expensive end of the spectrum.
The La Masia academy again proves a treasure trove of talent, with Yamal at 200 million euros and Pau Kobarsi valued at 80 million, among others like Rodrygo, Gavi or Balde also contributing to Barca’s high-end market image.
On the Madrid side, the attack remains premium, with Mbappe (180M) and Vinícius (150M) heading a forward line valued at roughly 380 million euros, clearly ahead of Barcelona’s attack value (~300 million euros).
In goal, Barca’s young stopper is estimated at 25 million euros, ahead of Madrid’s veteran goalkeeper at around 20 million, though the Barca keeper will miss the match due to injury.
Top 10 players by value in the Clasico
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) 200 million euros.
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) 180 million euros.
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) 180 million euros.
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) 150 million euros.
Pedri (Barcelona) 140 million euros.
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) 130 million euros.
Raphinha (Barcelona) 90 million euros.
Rodrygo (Real Madrid) 80 million euros.
Pau Kobarsi (Barcelona) 80 million euros.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) 75 million euros.
The goalkeeping edge appears to tilt toward Barcelona in value terms, while Real Madrid still bank on a higher total attack value, setting the stage for a battle not just of boots but of price tags.
Barcelona’s defense and youth pipeline, particularly through La Masia, continue to be a driver of high-end value, while Madrid’s star power and international marketability push totals higher for the club as a whole.
The league campaign so far shows Barca with nine league games: seven wins, one draw, and one loss, with a draw against Rayo Vallecano and a heavy defeat to Sevilla; Madrid has eight wins and one loss, including a dramatic derby setback against Atletico Madrid. Barca sit second with 22 points, two behind Madrid’s 24, setting up a classic round 10 clash that doubles as a market showcase and a football duel. The 2024-2025 Clasico season is remembered for Barca’s SSuper Cup and Copa del Rey final wins, underscoring a year of intense competition between the two giants.
And yes, the Clasico atmosphere will be intense, irrespective of how the market swings. Two clubs, one stadium, and a price tag that keeps analysts busy between kickoff and post-match analysis. The drama is real, and so are the numbers—though I’m pretty sure the players would trade a million euros for a win any day.
Two quick wrap-ups for good measure: even as price tags climb, the elegance of football remains priceless; and if you think this is just about money, remember that the best plays still require a perfect pass to unlock a winner. And now the punchlines, because even markets deserve a little humor: first, if football markets were a stand-up routine, Lamine Yamal would headline the show and nobody would mispronounce his name on the mic; second, in this transfer market, the only mortgage you’ll need is the one you sign on your season-ticket receipt just to watch the drama live.
