Round Context · Weekend, 21–24 Aug
LaLiga Matchday 2 Generates €16.9M in Economic Activation, Led by Club Atlético de Madrid-Villarreal CF
The 10 matches of LaLiga Matchday 2 played Aug. 20-24 generated €16.9 million in economic activation across 9 host cities, led by Club Atlético de Madrid-Villarreal CF in Madrid at €4.1 million, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Economic activation
- €16.9m
- Matches
- 10
- Spectators
- 398,000
- International visitors
- 15,800
It was 24% more than Matchday 2 of the 2025-26 season (€13.6 million). The matches drew 398,000 spectators, including an estimated 15,800 international visitors, and about 24,700 overnight stays. The leading host cities were Madrid (€4.6 million), Seville (€3.8 million), Bilbao (€2.3 million). Through Aug. 24, 2026, LaLiga had generated €24.7 million across 16 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Matches by economic activation
| Match | City | Economic activation |
|---|---|---|
| Club Atlético de Madrid-Villarreal CF | Madrid | €4.1m |
| Real Betis Balompié-Real Sociedad de Fútbol | Seville | €3.8m |
| Athletic Club-Sevilla Fútbol Club | Bilbao | €2.3m |
| Valencia Club de Fútbol-RC Celta de Vigo | Valencia | €1.8m |
| RCD Espanyol de Barcelona-Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Barcelona | €1.5m |
| Málaga CF-RC Deportivo de La Coruña | Málaga | €903,000 |
| Elche CF-FC Barcelona | Elche | €874,000 |
| Club Atlético Osasuna-Levante Unión Deportiva | Pamplona | €655,000 |
| Getafe CF-Real Racing Club de Santander | Getafe | €575,000 |
| Rayo Vallecano de Madrid-Deportivo Alavés | Madrid | €468,000 |
FEAF v3 estimates, conservative floor values. Attendance as reported; international visitors and overnight stays are modelled.
Source: Reputation League, Economic Activation Platform (FEAF v3). Weekend, 21–24 Aug. Published 25.08.2026.