Real Madrid Plans €4.5B Lawsuit Against UEFA Over Competition Dispute

Real Madrid, alongside A22 Sports Management, is preparing to file a €4.5 billion lawsuit against UEFA following a court ruling that found UEFA guilty of abusing its dominant position to block the creation of the European Super League. This legal battle stems from the failed 2021 attempt by 12 major clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, to establish a breakaway competition as an alternative to the Champions League, which UEFA opposed fiercely. Despite most clubs withdrawing from the Super League, Real Madrid and Barcelona have continued their legal fight, with Spanish and EU courts ruling against UEFA's anti-competitive practices. Real Madrid alleges that UEFA's negotiations about reforming competition formats were a smokescreen to delay legal action, and the damages sought could threaten UEFA's financial stability. UEFA has dismissed the ruling as not validating the abandoned Super League project and insists its current competition rules remain in force, preparing to use all legal means to counter any claims. This case highlights a major conflict in European football governance over competition control, financial interests, and club autonomy.