Super League: UEFA, EFC and Real Madrid CF reach an agreement "for the good of European club football"

"Following months of discussions conducted in the best interests of European football, UEFA, European Football Clubs (EFC), and Real Madrid CF announce that they have reached an agreement of principles for the well-being of European club football, respecting the principle of sporting merit with emphasis on long-term club sustainability and the enhancement of fan experience through the use of technology," said a joint statement from the three parties published on 11/02/2026.

"This agreement of principles will also serve to resolve their legal disputes related to the European Super League, once such principles are executed and implemented," added UEFA, EFC and the Madrid club.

Following the withdrawal of FC Barcelona (LALIGA EA Sports) announced on 07/02/2026, Real Madrid was the last club to support the project, initiated in 2021 to compete with UEFA's club competitions.

A22 Sports Management initiated legal proceedings in November 2025 "to seek compensation for damages suffered as a result of UEFA’s abuse of its dominant position as the monopoly operator of cross-border European club…