Barcelona listed for 2026-27 Champions League despite Negreira case
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
UEFA has included Barcelona on its provisional list of teams qualified for the 2026-27 Champions League. This announcement comes amid ongoing legal issues related to the Negreira case, which has prompted Real Madrid to seek Barcelona's exclusion from European competitions. Miguel Galan, president of CENAFE, views Barcelona's inclusion as a setback for Real Madrid's complaint, indicating that UEFA's decision supports Barcelona's standing while legal proceedings are unresolved. The publication of this list does not constitute a final decision regarding participation in the tournament, according to UEFA.
- •Barcelona included in UEFA's provisional Champions League list.
- •Ongoing Negreira case raises questions about eligibility.
- •Real Madrid pushed for Barcelona's exclusion from competitions.
- •CENAFE president asserts UEFA supports Barcelona during legal process.
- •UEFA states provisional list is not a final decision on participation.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona included on provisional UEFA Champions League list despite Negreira case noise
"With the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 already reaching its final phase, the focus will soon start to shift towards club football.On that note, Barcelona have received a welcome piece of news with UEFA ...
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