Real Madrid Seeks Damages After Court Rules Against UEFA

The Madrid Provincial Court dismissed appeals by UEFA, LaLiga and the RFEF and confirmed UEFA had “seriously infringed” EU competition rules by abusing its dominant position, echoing the December 2023 CJEU finding. Real Madrid said the decision opens the way to claims for substantial damages and said it had held discussions with UEFA during 2025 without reaching a compromise. UEFA responded that the ruling does not validate the abandoned 2021 Super League and said its 2022/2024 authorisation rules remain fully in force while it reviews the judgment. The Madrid ruling is not yet final, may be appealed to Spain’s Supreme Court, and its practical scope is uncertain because governing rules were revised after 2021. The 2021 Super League collapsed within days amid fan and political backlash, but the court findings have renewed debate over governance, competition law and potential damages in European football.