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Real Madrid and Uefa Settle Legal Dispute

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The agreement comes after months of negotiations aimed at benefiting

Real Madrid and Uefa have announced they are ready to end their legal battle over the failed European Super League. The agreement comes after months of negotiations aimed at benefiting European football.

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Background of the Super League ControversyReal Madrid Seeks CompensationThe Agreement of PrinciplesAttempts to Revive the LeagueMoving Forward

Background of the Super League Controversy

The European Super League was first proposed in 2021, with 12 major clubs initially supporting the idea. However, most clubs quickly withdrew after fan backlash. Premier League teams, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur, pulled out within 72 hours.

In Spain, Barcelona and Real Madrid initially remained committed. Barcelona left the project in October 2025 to rejoin Uefa and the European Football Clubs (EFC), formerly known as the European Club Association.

Real Madrid Seeks Compensation

Following the collapse of the project, Real Madrid pursued “substantial damages” from Uefa. The club argued that Uefa, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), and La Liga had acted anti-competitively by preventing clubs from joining the breakaway league.

In 2023, the European Court of Justice ruled that banning clubs from the Super League was unlawful. Later, the Provincial Court of Madrid confirmed that Uefa and Spanish football authorities had abused their dominant positions.

The Agreement of Principles

On Wednesday, Uefa, EFC, and Real Madrid announced they had reached an “agreement of principles.” The deal emphasizes:

  • Respecting sporting merit
  • Ensuring long-term club sustainability
  • Enhancing fan experience using technology

The agreement will also resolve all ongoing legal disputes once implemented. It is not yet clear if Real Madrid will remain signed up for any Super League revival projects.

Attempts to Revive the League

After the initial collapse, organizers attempted to relaunch the concept in December 2024 with the “Unify League.” This plan involved 96 clubs divided into four leagues, but it failed to gain enough support.

Moving Forward

This settlement marks a major step toward stabilizing European club football. Both Uefa and Real Madrid appear committed to prioritizing the health of the sport and improving fan engagement, while putting past legal conflicts behind them.

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