Real Madrid lost 4-1 to Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals. Spanish newspaper "Sport" reported that this loss cast a shadow on various aspects of Real Madrid.
Real Madrid lost €15.5 million, in addition to the €4.5m they would have received if they had won the title for the 15th time in their history, meaning they gave up €20 million. Each club enters the tournament with a treasury of€15.6 million, plus €2.8 million for each win in the group stage and €930 for each draw.