What’s Happening Between Real Madrid and LaLiga?
Real Madrid, Athletic Club and Barcelona originally opposed a big money deal that LaLiga made with the CVC investment fund. The deal gives LaLiga about €2 billion in exchange for 10 % of its TV rights for the next 50 years. The money was meant to help Spanish clubs recover from the financial hit of the COVID‑19 pandemic.
The Court’s Decision on the CVC Deal
After the agreement was approved in late 2021, the three clubs tried to stop it in court. Barcelona dropped its legal fight three years ago as a peace gesture. Recently, the Provincial Court of Madrid rejected the appeals filed by Real Madrid and Athletic, confirming that the CVC agreement is valid and already mostly paid out.
Real Madrid’s Next Move
Even though they lost this round, Real Madrid announced it will take the case to Spain’s Supreme Court – the last legal step they have to try to overturn the deal. Athletic has not said whether it will follow suit.
A Small Moral Victory for Madrid
Just before announcing the Supreme Court appeal, Real Madrid won a separate, minor legal battle. The court said LaLiga wrongly excluded Real Madrid and Barcelona from three meetings of the body that controls TV rights in 2022, because of their involvement in the now‑defunct Super League.
The ruling simply declares those exclusions void – it’s a symbolic win with no financial impact. Madrid also tried to get LaLiga president Javier Tebas disqualified through sports justice, but that complaint was dismissed.
Why Does This Matter?
The CVC deal affects about four dozen Spanish clubs, providing them with funds to improve facilities, pay wages, and stay competitive. While Real Madrid and Athletic continue to challenge the agreement, most clubs have accepted the money and are moving forward.
Looking Ahead
If the Supreme Court upholds the lower court’s decision, the CVC agreement will stand, and Real Madrid will have to accept it. If the top court sides with Madrid, the deal could be renegotiated or cancelled, which would reshape the financial landscape of Spanish football.
For now, the battle continues in the courtroom, while the clubs keep playing on the pitch.
Conclusion
Real Madrid has lost a major legal challenge against LaLiga’s CVC fund but secured a small symbolic win about meeting exclusions. The club now prepares to take the fight to Spain’s highest court, hoping to change the outcome of the €2 billion TV‑rights deal that has already helped many Spanish teams recover from the pandemic.
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