Real Madrid Confirm Pursuit Of Super League Costs From Premier League Clubs
Real Madrid confirm they are seeking payments from six Premier League clubs towards failed European Super League project. Total costs could reach €80m.
Real Madrid chase €80m Super League costs from English clubs...
Real Madrid are pursuing payments from six Premier League clubs to cover the setup costs of the failed European Super League project, the Spanish club confirmed to Reuters on Tuesday.
According to a report by The Athletic, the total costs could amount to as much as €80 million. Real Madrid are seeking contributions from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
12 founding clubs who withdrew within three days of its launch in 2021 following widespread opposition.
Real did not immediately confirm whether they are also seeking payments from the other three early leavers, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid said the six English clubs are liable for costs incurred in setting up the competition, which have so far been covered by Juventus, Barcelona and Real.
The Athletic reported that the clubs signed a shareholders' agreement for the European Super League Company, the holding company behind the competition, although it remains unclear whether the contract explicitly outlined their liability for setup costs.
Real Madrid want the six Premier League clubs that signed up to the European Super League (ESL) to pay a share of the initial costs of the abandoned project. Multiple sources with a close understanding of the situation — speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to comment publicly — said the Spanish club believe Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur should still be liable for the setup costs of the plan, despite subsequently pulling out. Exclusive story from @JamesHorncastle and @GuillermoRai_ ⬇️ 🔗 https://t.co/XuSR6IkA1G
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) October 20, 2026
The Super League project collapsed shortly after its launch following the withdrawal of the nine clubs.
Juventus later withdrew from the project and Barcelona formally pulled out in February, leaving Real Madrid as the only remaining founding club.
Real, UEFA and the European Football Clubs announced an agreement of principles on February 11 aimed at resolving their legal disputes related to the Super League.
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