Real Madrid has reached an agreement with UEFA to end the European Super League project, the club announced Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
In an official statement, the club announced:
“UEFA, European Club Football (ECF), and Real Madrid C.F. Reach an agreement for the good of European club football. After months of discussions held for the benefit of European football, UEFA, the European Club Football (ECF), and Real Madrid C.F. Announce that they have reached an agreement in principle for the good of European club football, respecting the principle of sporting merit and emphasizing the long-term sustainability of clubs and the improvement of the fan experience through the use of technology.”
The agreement brings an end to the legal battles Real Madrid, along with A22, had been waging against UEFA over the Super League, where they were seeking €4.5 million in damages for “damages caused and loss of profit” stemming from the inability to launch the competition.
The Super League was initially launched in 2021 with the support of 12 founding members: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, Juventus, Milan, and Inter Milan. Following an initial negative reaction from fans, the English clubs withdrew from the project. Italian clubs and Atlético Madrid followed suit, leaving Barcelona and Real Madrid as the last remaining proponents.
Barcelona announced its departure from the project last week, leaving Real Madrid as the sole remaining club backing the Super League.
