Real Madrid seeks €80 million from Premier League clubs over Super League costs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Real Madrid has initiated a claim for financial compensation from the Premier League's 'Big Six' due to expenses tied to the abandoned European Super League project. The Spanish club argues that Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham should cover a share of the estimated €80 million in start-up costs. This demand follows the withdrawal of several clubs from the original agreement, leaving Real Madrid as the last remaining backer of the controversial competition. The requests from Madrid reflect the club's ongoing commitment to pursuing damages and establishing a future competition. The response from the Premier League clubs regarding this financial claim remains uncertain.
- •Real Madrid claims €80 million from the Premier League's 'Big Six'.
- •The clubs signed up for the Super League in April 2021.
- •Madrid remains the sole supporter of the Super League following mass withdrawals.
- •The financial request reflects Real Madrid's resolve to seek damages.
- •Responses from the Premier League clubs are yet to be reported.
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Pay your Super League debts! Real Madrid demand eye-watering payout from Premier League 'Big Six' after European project collapse
"Real Madrid are reportedly seeking financial compensation from the Premier League's 'Big Six' following the dramatic collapse of the European Super League. The Spanish giants believe that the English clubs who initially signed up for the breakaway project remain liable for a significant portion of the start-up expenses.
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