Real Madrid's CVC Deal Appeal Dismissed; Club to Appeal to Supreme Court
On June 23, 2026, the Provincial Court of Madrid dismissed the appeal by Real Madrid and Athletic Club against LaLiga's 2021 CVC 'LaLiga Impulso' deal, which exchanged audiovisual rights for €2 billion. The court ruled the compensation was a marketing expense and the deal did not affect non-participating clubs. Real Madrid, disagreeing with the ruling, announced it will file a cassation appeal before the Supreme Court. LaLiga President Javier Tebas welcomed the decision, calling it a judicial endorsement of the strategic operation.
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Madrid Court Dismisses Real Madrid and Athletic Club Appeals Against LaLiga-CVC Deal
The Provincial Court of Madrid has dismissed the joint appeal filed by Real Madrid and Athletic Club against the LaLiga agreements with British investment fund CVC, approved in December 2021. The agreements involve the transfer of audiovisual rights for ten years in exchange for 2 billion euros to be distributed among First and Second Division clubs. The ruling, released on June 23, 2026, confirms a February 2024 sentence that sided with LaLiga, endorsing the validity of the contested agreements. Real Madrid issued a statement respecting the decision but disagreeing with its conclusions, arguing the agreements impact the management model of audiovisual rights and the economic regime of LaLiga. The club, led by Florentino Pérez, announced it will file an appeal before the Supreme Court. Athletic Club has not yet commented.
FútbolMadrid Provincial Court Rules in Favor of LaLiga in CVC Case; Real Madrid to Appeal
The Provincial Court of Madrid has ruled in favor of LaLiga regarding the CVC investment operation, dismissing an appeal jointly filed by Real Madrid and Athletic Club. The court based its decision on considering the compensation to CVC as a marketing expense for audiovisual rights and that the operation does not affect non-adhering clubs. Real Madrid announced it will file a cassation appeal before the Supreme Court, arguing the ruling fails to address critical legal and economic issues affecting Spanish football's future. LaLiga issued a statement confirming the ruling fully dismissed the appeal, upheld the validity of the contested agreements from December 2021, and imposed second-instance costs on the appealing clubs. The case centers on the controversial CVC deal that injected capital into LaLiga in exchange for a share of audiovisual rights revenue over decades.
Feed MRSS-S real_madrid_aMadrid Provincial Court Rules in Favor of LaLiga in CVC Case; Real Madrid to Appeal
The Provincial Court of Madrid has ruled in favor of LaLiga in the legal dispute over the CVC Impulso Plan, a deal signed with investment fund CVC. Real Madrid, along with Athletic Club (Barcelona initially joined but later withdrew), had challenged the agreement. The court based its decision on considering the compensation paid to CVC as a marketing expense for audiovisual rights and on the view that the operation does not affect clubs that did not adhere. Real Madrid expressed profound disagreement with the ruling, stating it does not address key legal and economic issues for Spanish football's future, and announced it will appeal to the Supreme Court. LaLiga and its president Javier Tebas welcomed the ruling, calling it a judicial endorsement of the strategic operation that strengthens the competition and maximizes audiovisual rights value.
Feed MRSS-S real_madrid_aJavier Tebas Responds Sharply to Real Madrid After Court Dismisses CVC Appeal
Real Madrid issued an official statement acknowledging that the Provincial Court of Madrid had dismissed the appeal jointly filed by the club and Athletic Club against LaLiga's agreements with venture capital firm CVC regarding the 'LaLiga Impulso' project. Real Madrid announced it will file an appeal for reversal before the Supreme Court. LaLiga President Javier Tebas responded on social media platform 'X', stating the court confirmed the full validity of the agreements. Tebas referenced Real Madrid's 2021 statement threatening civil and criminal actions against him and CVC, and accused the club of a long-term policy of threats, pressure, systematic judicialization, and resorting to spurious political influences. He concluded that after nearly five years of litigation, the courts have spoken and the facts remain.
FútbolReal Madrid Announces Court Dismissal of CVC Operation Appeal and Plans Supreme Court Challenge
On June 23, 2026, Real Madrid issued an official statement revealing that the Provincial Court of Madrid dismissed the appeal jointly filed by Real Madrid and Athletic Club against LaLiga's approved agreements regarding the CVC operation. The club expresses respect for the ruling but disagrees with its conclusions, arguing the judgment fails to address key legal, economic, and institutional issues affecting Spanish football's future. The court based its decision on characterizing CVC's remuneration as a marketing expense and ruling that the operation does not affect non-participating clubs. Real Madrid maintains the agreements affect the management model of audiovisual rights and LaLiga's economic regime. The club announces it will file an appeal in cassation before the Supreme Court, citing evident cassational interest, and vows to continue defending legality, transparency, and the rights of member clubs.
FútbolSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Real Madrid on Audiovisual Rights Meetings Exclusion
The Supreme Court of Spain has definitively ruled in favor of Real Madrid, confirming the nullity of LaLiga president Javier Tebas's decisions that excluded Real Madrid and Barcelona from meetings of the Control Body for managing LaLiga's audiovisual rights in 2022. The exclusion occurred after both clubs announced the Super League project, which LaLiga argued could harm collective interests. The court ruled the exclusion violated Real Madrid's participation rights and was procedurally improper. LaLiga's subsequent appeal and nullity incident were dismissed. Real Madrid issued a statement expressing satisfaction, calling the ruling a reaffirmation of legality and legal certainty.
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