The remaining Spanish teams, which have not yet withdrawn from the Super League, should distance themselves from the project, otherwise they will continue to face the threat of being eliminated from the Champions League. This was stated by UEFA President Alexander Cheferin. In addition, representatives of Real Madrid and Barcelona could bear further consequences.
“It’s crystal clear that clubs have to decide whether they belong to superliga or European teams. If they say they are superliga, then of course they can’t play the Champions League. And if they’re ready, then let them play their own competition.” told the agency AP Ceferin.
After the departure of six English teams, Atlética Madrid and the entire Italian trio, only Real Madrid and Barcelona remained in the project. Real President Florentino Pérez has made it known that the Super League is not dead, but only postponed. Although the participation of the Spanish Grand Club in the semifinals of the Champions League against Chelsea next week should not be jeopardized, in the future it could be in case of non-compliance.
In addition, UEFA is considering imposing possible sanctions on officials of the clubs involved in the project, which this week has provoked huge criticism from fans, players and officials. “We are still waiting for a legal analysis and then we will say more. But it is clear that everyone is facing the consequences of their actions and they know it. For me, there is a big difference in when a club admits a mistake and says it is leaving the project. they probably also know the project is dead, but they probably refuse to admit it, “ said Ceferin.
The head of UEFA led a virtual meeting of the highest decision-making body, where possible penalties for actors were discussed. “We have agreed with the Executive Committee to meet with the football federations, national associations and leagues concerned. We will do it next week and see. We want to know what all these bodies can do and what UEFA can do,” said Ceferin.
One week ago, the Association of European Football Clubs (ECA) and then-boss Andrea Agnelli of Juventus approved, together with UEFA, a new format for the Champions League for 2024. Cheferin therefore thought that speculation about the establishment of a superliga had been averted. On Sunday, however, Agnelli resigned from his position and announced the establishment of a super league with 11 other elite teams.
“The worst day was probably Saturday, because I realized in retrospect that it was pure betrayal and some people lied to us for years. But when I woke up afterwards, I was sure I would face it and solve it,” added the head of UEFA.
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