Overview
- Spain’s Audiencia Provincial de Madrid rejected appeals from UEFA, LaLiga and the Spanish federation, reaffirming that UEFA and FIFA abused a dominant position by blocking the 2021 Super League.
- The ruling follows the 2023 European Court of Justice guidance requiring transparent, objective and reviewable authorization systems for third‑party competitions.
- The court’s decision does not validate a specific Super League model, a point LaLiga emphasized in its response to the judgment.
- Real Madrid said it will seek substantial damages from UEFA over the project’s obstruction, without specifying an amount.
- The case remains open to a further appeal before Spain’s Supreme Court, as Real Madrid notes failed 2025 talks with UEFA on governance, financial sustainability, player welfare and fan experience.