Reporter: Real Madrid continues to support the promotion of European Super League projects, but opposes the holding of La Liga overseas matches

UEFA has approved the move of the La Liga match between Barcelona and Villarreal to Miami this season. Another La Liga giant, Real Madrid, has a very critical attitude towards overseas games and the European Super League. Theathletic Real Madrid and team reporter Guillermo Rai expressed their opinions.

Guillermo Rai said: "According to people involved in the proposed European Super League project, Real Madrid President Florentino continues to support the project. However, the latest developments indicate that relations between the parties have eased. UEFA Secretary-General Theodore Theodoridis (Theodore Theodoridis) and A22 (European Super League promotion company) co-founder Anas Lagari (Anas) Laghari and other executives have held multiple meetings. "

"During these meetings, A22 proposed a new Champions League format in which the top 18 teams based on UEFA's rankings would play each other in the first eight rounds, and this would be implemented from 2027. UEFA's response so far is that they have no plans to change their top-flight competition. "

"This week, UEFA reluctantly approved the hosting of the five major European leagues overseas, which means that the "home" game between Villarreal and Barcelona in December will be held in Miami. Real Madrid are strongly opposed to the idea, both publicly and privately, and they even issued a statement of opposition in August. Real Madrid has been fighting openly and secretly with La Liga president Tebas for a long time. Be part of their struggle. "

"In addition, Real Madrid also has the support of the Spanish Senior Sports Council (CSD, which is affiliated with the Spanish government). It is reported that the agency hopes that all domestic sports competitions will be held in Spain and that as many international events as possible will be held in Spain. Spain will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Morocco, while the 2031 Ryder Cup - a professional golf team competition that began in 1927 - will be held on the Costa Brava near Barcelona. CSD this week requested information from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) about the match being played in Miami and how it complies with the federation's regulations. ”