Overview
- Spain’s Madrid Provincial Court dismissed appeals from UEFA, LaLiga and the RFEF, reaffirming that UEFA breached EU competition law in its 2021 response to the Super League.
- Real Madrid said it will pursue “substantial damages” from UEFA, without specifying an amount, after the verdict cleared a path for compensation claims.
- UEFA responded that the decision does not validate the abandoned Super League and that its 2022–2024 authorization framework continues to apply to new cross‑border competitions.
- Real Madrid said extensive 2025 talks with UEFA on governance transparency, financial sustainability, player welfare and fan access, including free global streaming models, produced no agreement.
- Spanish outlets have reported unconfirmed damage estimates in the multibillion‑euro range, while separate reporting indicates Barcelona has aligned more closely with UEFA and does not plan to join any damages bid.