Real Madrid and UEFA Bury the Hatchet on Super League

Florentino Perez

Real Madrid ends legal battle with UEFA over Super League project, agrees to respect sporting merit and European football's well-being.

“This agreement of principles will also serve to resolve their legal disputes related to the European Super League...”

Real Madrid and UEFA have reached a peace agreement, with the European Football Clubs (EFC) as witnesses, “for the good of European football,” according to a statement from the club led by Florentino Perez. This comes after Barcelona announced their withdrawal from the Super League project last Sunday, leaving Real Madrid as the sole remaining advocate.

Public Statement: UEFA, European Football Clubs and Real Madrid CF reach agreement for the good of European club football.

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 11, 2026

The agreement marks the end of legal disputes between Real Madrid and UEFA, with both parties agreeing on principles that respect sporting merit and prioritize European club football's well-being. The joint statement mentions that this agreement will resolve legal disputes related to the European Super League once implemented.

“UEFA, European Football Clubs and Real Madrid CF reach agreement for the good of European club football,” read a statement published by Real Madrid.

“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.”

BREAKING: It is officially the end of the European Super League project as Real Madrid have reached an agreement with UEFA 🚨 pic.twitter.com/U7znrO9EaT

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) February 11, 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.”