European football has officially entered a new era. After years of legal battles, boardroom tension, and headlines that threatened to tear the sport apart, Real Madrid and UEFA have reached an historic “agreement in principle” to end the Super League saga once and for all.
For Madridistas, this isn’t just about a project ending; it’s about Real Madrid re-establishing its position at the heart of European football governance.
The Details: A Victory for “Football Merit”
Announced on the eve of the 50th UEFA Congress in Brussels (February 2026), the agreement officially signals the end of the breakaway project. Following Barcelona’s withdrawal last week, Florentino Pérez has successfully negotiated a path forward that brings Los Blancos back into the fold while addressing the concerns that started the fire in 2021.
Key pillars of the agreement include:
- Sporting Merit First: Qualification for top competitions remains tied to national league performance.
- Financial Sustainability: Strict new Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules and potential salary caps to curb the “excesses” of state-backed clubs.
- Technological Shift: A commitment to improving the fan experience through new digital platforms and broadcasting models.
- Legal Peace: Real Madrid has agreed to drop its multi-billion dollar lawsuits against UEFA, effectively ending the court battles in Luxembourg and Madrid.
“Football Wins”: Leaders React
The breakthrough saw a rare moment of public unity between the sport’s most powerful figures. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez have reopened a formal dialogue after years of cold relations.
“We were all tired of these disputes and the only winner is football. We had disagreements with Florentino Pérez, but we never lost the respect and love we feel for football.” — Aleksander Ceferin
FIFA President Gianni Infantino even called for a round of applause during the UEFA Congress for Pérez, Ceferin, and PSG’s Nasser Al-Khelaifi for finding a solution. His message was simple: “Football wins when we unite.”
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This deal isn’t a retreat; it’s a strategic pivot. By returning to the newly rebranded European Football Clubs (EFC)—formerly the ECA—Real Madrid regains its seat at the table where the future of the Champions League and global club football is decided.
Florentino Pérez has always maintained that the Super League was about protecting the sport’s future. With the new FFP regulations and technology focus included in this peace deal, the club appears to have secured significant concessions that will help Los Blancos remain competitive against the financial might of state-owned entities for decades to come.
The chapter is closed. Unity is back. Hala Madrid.