The European Super League saga has finally drawn to a close, with Real Madrid—the last club still involved in the breakaway project—reaching an agreement with UEFA to resolve their legal dispute.
Spanish giants Madrid, led by president Florentino Perez, and A22 Sports Management had sought $4 billion in damages from UEFA following the collapse of the Super League.
A joint statement from Real Madrid and UEFA said the agreement was “for the good of European club football” and would also settle ongoing legal issues linked to the Super League. It emphasized “respecting the principle of sporting merit with emphasis on long-term club sustainability” and “enhancement of fan experience through the use of technology.”
Last week, Barcelona formally withdrew from the Super League, leaving Real Madrid as the sole remaining club from the original 12 that launched the semi-closed competition in 2021. The six English clubs—Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea—had exited soon after fan and institutional backlash, with Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Juventus following by 2024.
After a Spanish court ruled that FIFA and UEFA’s opposition “prevented free competition,” Madrid and A22 prepared legal action against UEFA. A source close to the matter described Wednesday’s announcement as “a historic agreement” and the start of “a period of peace” for all parties.
UEFA has also continued to expand its competitions, increasing the Champions League to 36 teams and introducing a league phase with eight matches per club from the 2024/25 season.
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