Barcelona formally exits the European Super League, leaving only Real Madrid involved in the project and seeking billions in damages from UEFA.
SPANISH giants Barcelona have formally withdrawn from the failed European Super League project.
The club announced its exit in a statement on Saturday, leaving rivals Real Madrid as the only remaining participant.
“Barcelona hereby announces that today it has formally notified the European Super League Company and the clubs involved of its withdrawal from the European Super League project,” the club said.
President Joan Laporta had signalled the move in October 2025, expressing a desire to reestablish links with European football’s governing body, UEFA.
“We are in favour of peace because there is a way forward for the clubs in the Super League to return to UEFA,” Laporta said at the time.
The original breakaway project, launched by 12 clubs in 2021, collapsed rapidly under immense fan and institutional pressure.
Six English clubs withdrew shortly after the semi-closed competition was announced five years ago.
Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus had all pulled out by 2024, leaving only Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The project continues to be championed by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
In a separate legal battle, a Spanish court ruled in 2024 that opposition from FIFA and UEFA “prevented free competition”.
UEFA’s appeal against that ruling was rejected in 2025.
As a result, Real Madrid and the Super League’s promoter, A22 Sports Management, are seeking over USD 4 billion in damages from UEFA.
