Real Madrid Demand €80m From Arsenal and Five Other Premier League Clubs Over Abandoned Super League

According to a report by Madrid Universal on Tuesday October 20, 2026, Real Madrid want Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham to contribute towards the costs of the abandoned European Super League project, with the bill reportedly reaching €80 million.

According to reports, the Spanish club believe the six Premier League sides should still cover their share of the initial expenses despite withdrawing from the competition shortly after its launch in April 2021.

The controversial breakaway project has since collapsed, with Real Madrid becoming the latest club to withdraw from the initiative. The Spanish giants have also repaired their relationship with UEFA after years of disagreements over the proposed competition.

However, the financial consequences of the failed project remain unresolved. Real Madrid are reportedly seeking contributions from the English clubs that originally agreed to participate in the Super League before reversing their decisions.

Barcelona and Juventus have joined Real Madrid in bearing the promotional expenses associated with the breakaway plans. The Spanish club now believes the six English sides should also fulfil their financial responsibilities under the original agreement.

The dispute could prove difficult to resolve because of questions surrounding the contractual obligations of the clubs involved. All 12 founding members signed a shareholders’ agreement for the European Super League Company, a holding company based in Spain.

The central issue concerns the wording of the agreement, particularly its reference to clubs jointly owning and managing the project. The interpretation of that provision could determine whether the Premier League sides are legally required to contribute towards the expenses.

However, leaked documents relating to the Super League reportedly contain no explicit provision requiring the clubs to share the costs. This could complicate Real Madrid’s efforts to recover the money and prolong the dispute.

If negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the Spanish giants could consider legal action against the six English clubs. Such a move would potentially lead to a lengthy court battle over the financial obligations arising from the abandoned competition.

The development comes as Real Madrid prepare to appoint former A22 chief executive Bernd Reichart as their new head of business operations. A22 was the company responsible for promoting the Super League and its subsequent Unify League plans.

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