Real Madrid and UEFA Reach Agreement to End Controversial Super League Project

The formal end of the controversial Super League project in European football was formalized with an agreement between Real Madrid and UEFA.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The formal end of the controversial Super League project in European football was formalized on Wednesday with an agreement between Real Madrid and UEFA. The Super League was a proposed breakaway league that would have included some of the biggest clubs in Europe, but it faced widespread backlash and was quickly abandoned in 2021 after several founding clubs withdrew.

Why it matters

The Super League proposal had threatened to dramatically reshape the landscape of European football, potentially undermining the existing UEFA Champions League and other domestic leagues. This agreement between Real Madrid and UEFA brings a formal conclusion to that saga and preserves the current structure of European club football competitions.

The details

Under the terms of the agreement, Real Madrid will withdraw its support for the Super League project. In return, UEFA will not pursue any disciplinary measures against Real Madrid or the other clubs that had initially signed on to the Super League. The agreement aims to put an end to the legal disputes and controversies that had surrounded the Super League proposal.

  • The agreement was reached on February 11, 2026.

The players

Real Madrid

One of the most successful and well-known football clubs in the world, based in Madrid, Spain.

UEFA

The Union of European Football Associations, the governing body of European football.

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What they’re saying

“This agreement is an important step in preserving the integrity and structure of European club football competitions.”

— Aleksander Čeferin, UEFA President (UEFA.com)

The takeaway

The resolution of the Super League controversy through this agreement between Real Madrid and UEFA ensures that the existing UEFA Champions League and other domestic leagues will continue to be the premier club football competitions in Europe, maintaining the traditional structure of the sport.