THE European Super League may be left with only Real Madrid as a member after reports indicate that Barcelona intends to withdraw from the initiative.
The breakaway league sparked outrage among fans worldwide when 12 prominent clubs announced their commitment to it.
Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid could be the last team remaining in the European Super League.
Barcelona is poised to exit following Joan Laporta’s improved relations with UEFA president Aleksandr Ceferin.
This news triggered significant protests from supporters, leading all six Premier League clubs to ultimately withdraw from the project.
, , and were also linked to the league but have since distanced themselves.
This left only and Real Madrid advocating for the Super League, expressing frustration with ‘s lack of direction in the .
The leaders of Madrid and Barcelona have been key proponents of the league in recent years.
However, Spanish outlet RAC1 reports that Barcelona is ready to abandon the project after being satisfied with the recent reforms to the Champions League.
The Champions League revamped its structure last season to feature a league phase with 36 teams instead of eight groups.
This change has resulted in more fixtures, increased revenue, and additional matches between elite teams before the knockout stages commence.
According to the report, Barcelona aims to “continue collaborating with UEFA” and move away from the Super League.
Relations between Laporta and UEFA president Aleksandr Ceferin reportedly improved after they attended Barcelona’s 2-1 home defeat to PSG together on Wednesday.
remain the only team fully supportive of the breakaway division, which was rebranded last year.
The Unify League is managed by A22 Sports Management, which is believed to have close ties to the major clubs, as they proposed three divisions involving 96 teams.
John Hahn, co-founder of A22, stated that the company anticipates more clubs will join later after engaging with fans.
He remarked: “We have listened carefully to a diverse group of clubs, leagues, and fans, and with these changes, we believe we have substantial support.
“We do not expect public endorsement from clubs at this stage; logically, that will come after the official recognition of the Unify League.”
CEO Bern Reichart added: “We are in communication with a sufficient number of clubs to align with the concept of the tournament.
“We’ve gathered feedback from a wide array of representatives in the football world. This is a project led by the clubs.”
However, an August report suggested that A22 might face bankruptcy after the Spanish outlet Sport claimed they incurred losses of £4.8 million in 2024.
Chelsea fans protest against the Super League proposals.
