Forbes names Real Madrid the world 's most valuable sports team . Forbes Most Valuable Football Teams 2014 : . Real stands at $ 3.44 billion , with Barcelona second on the list on $ 3.2 billion . UEFA Champions League finalists Atletico Madrid ranked 17th . Manchester United ( $ 2.81 billion ) ranked third , ahead of Bayern Munich ( $ 1.85 billion )
Forbes names Real Madrid the world 's most valuable sports team . Real stands at $ 3.44 billion , with Barcelona second on the list on $ 3.2 billion . UEFA Champions League finalists Atletico Madrid ranked 17th . Manchester United ( $ 2.81 billion ) ranked third , ahead of Bayern Munich ( $ 1.85 billion )