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 )
Forbes names Real Madrid the world 's most valuable football team . Real valued at $ 3.44 billion , with Barcelona second on the list on $ 3.2 billion . European Champions League finalists Atletico Madrid rated 17th . Manchester United ( $ 2.81 billion ) ranked third , ahead of Bayern Munich ( $ 1.85 billion )