Bayern overtake MU
Not only did Bayern Munich sweep aside all-comers on the pitch last season but they also took Manchester United's title as the world's most valuable brand.
The Germans were ranked top of the latest BrandFinance Football 50 list after a nine per cent rise in value from 2012, moving from second to first, after winning the Bundesliga and the Champions League.
Beaten, yet fashionable, European Cup finalists Borussia Dortmund also rose one place to 10th, with the Bundesliga's soaring reputation clear - Schalke are 11th with Hamburg in 15th.
But the division as a whole is only worth two thirds of the Premier League - $1.9billion compared to $3.1bn.
English clubs dominate the list, with several appearing in the top 10; as well as United in second, Chelsea are fifth, Arsenal sixth, Liverpool seventh and Man City eighth.
One of the key factors in United's drop of two per cent value was their early Champions League exit - turfed out by Madrid at the last-16 stage.
The figures are calculated using revenue figures, squad values, UEFA co-efficient and more - see below for a fuller explanation.
Barcelona, thrashed an embarrassing 7-0 on aggregate by Bayern, are ranked fourth in the list - where they were last time - but their brand value actually depreciated by 1 per cent.
Above them - unlike in La Liga - are bitter rivals Real Madrid, in third, and they actually recorded a 4 per cent growth.
Tottenham came in 12th, but after that a host of sides from Germany and Italy crop up before we reach our next English entry, in 29th, West Ham.
Newcastle follow in 30th - a 10-place drop from last term - with Aston Villa, Everton and Fulham close behind.
Astonishingly, Stoke City come an impressive 41st in the world.
Brand Finance's head of sports valuation, Dave Chattaway said: 'Bayern Munich is still very much a story of domestic dominance, however its continued presence in the Champions league has provided the club with access to a global audience.
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