FC Barcelona held its first board meeting following the presidential elections on March 15. The session took place in late March under the leadership of Rafael Yuste during the transitional period before elected president Joan Laporta officially takes office on July 1, according to club statutes.
A key highlight was surpassing the milestone of 150,000 socios, with the membership count reaching 150,077—up from 142,354 as of June 30 last year. This growth signals an expanding social base and strong fan backing.
The meeting also covered preparations for the 2026/27 season budget and the closing of the current 2025/26 fiscal year. Barcelona is forecasting a record revenue of €1.075 billion. Qualification for the Champions League quarterfinals has already secured €100.34 million from UEFA, with potential earnings increasing if the team advances to the semifinals or final.
Regarding preseason activities, planned tours in Asia and America were scrapped due to the World Cup ending late in July. Instead, the club intends to play friendly matches in Europe, including a confirmed game in Peru worth €8 million, and discussions about matches in Germany, the UK, and Naples.
Other items included discussions on the status of various club sections and sponsorship negotiations. The meeting convened with full participation from current board members, including Vice President Josep Cubells, Treasurer Alfons Castro, and directors Josep Ignasi Macià, Ángel Riudalbas, Joan Solé, and Sisco Pujol.
Overall, Barça not only is growing its fan community but establishing financial strength and laying solid foundations for future success. The rise in socios reinforces the club's connection to its supporters, while the board's active work fine-tunes preparations for upcoming seasons and enhances the club’s economic position.
