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.