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Real Madrid Officially Withdraws from Super League

Published February 11, 2026, 17:33

Real Madrid has announced its definitive withdrawal from the Super League project, marking the end of an endeavor that sparked significant controversy in the football world. This decision signifies the complete failure of the effort to create a closed league of European clubs. Real Madrid was the last team to continue supporting the Super League, following the withdrawal of all other founding members. The agreement with UEFA and the European Football Clubs was reached after months of negotiations and aims to promote the good of European football. The agreement includes respect for sporting merit, club sustainability, and improved fan experience through technology. Simultaneously, the agreement will lead to the resolution of the legal disputes that arose regarding the Super League. This marks a return to normality and avoidance of further legal complications. Real Madrid states that this decision was made for the benefit of the entire European football community. Therefore, the vision of creating an autonomous league, competitive with the UEFA Champions League, has now been rejected. UEFA and European leagues have secured a significant victory, while Real Madrid has reached an agreement that ensures its participation in European competitions and the promotion of its interests.