Barcelona Withdraws from European Super League, Real Madrid Stands Alone

Barcelona has withdrawn from the controversial European Super League project, while Real Madrid remains the only club still involved. The European Super League was first unveiled in 2021, with 12 elite clubs across Europe announcing plans to create a rival competition to the UEFA Champions League.

Barcelona's decision to exit the project was confirmed in a short statement on February 7, with the club's president, Joan Laporta, revealing their intent to repair relations with UEFA and rejoin European football. Real Madrid, on the other hand, continues to be engaged in a legal battle connected to the failed competition.

The project faced intense backlash from fans, football authorities, and political leaders, leading to the withdrawal of six English clubs within 72 hours of its announcement. Barcelona and Real Madrid were the final two teams publicly backing the initiative until Barcelona's recent exit.