La Liga has confirmed that the 39 clubs from Spain’s two top levels who were not invited to join the Super League unanimously rejected the proposal.
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid made up the Spanish contingent that offered a place in the much-damaged breakaway competition. However, the latter of the three has since withdrawn his intention to play with a number of other planned participants.
Florentino Perez’s plans have gone up in smoke | Samuel de Roman / Getty Images
Despite increasing pressure, Barça and Real have not yet done the same, with their respective presidents Joan Laporta and Florentino Perez both linked to the idea – if not in their current form.
La Liga has now met its 39 other representatives to discuss the prospect of the three Spanish giants joining the Super League and they voted unanimously against the proposal.
In a statement released on the league’s official website, the league confirmed that they “strongly rejected the plans” and thanked the fans for the support they have shown since the Super League announced.
“La Liga met today with the 39 clubs that were not invited to be part of the European Super League to discuss the latest proposal for this format,” the statement read.
“The clubs present have unanimously and strongly rejected the plans to create this competition. All clubs strongly believe in sports merit as the only criterion for qualifying for international club competitions through the respective national leagues.
“Today, football fans across Europe can dream that their club, regardless of size, can excel in competition, rise to the top and compete at the top of European football. This European tradition where football prevails for all is paramount and must not be threatened or modified.
Ronald Koeman and Zinedine Zidane’s sides remain in the Super League for now LLUIS GENE / Getty Images
“The opposition that has been shown globally in recent days has shown that a closed and elitist European league is impossible and undesirable. The reactions that have been seen all over Europe show how important an open ecosystem is for football and community with fans.
“La Liga and the clubs that gathered today would like to thank everyone involved for the support they have shown this week on this important issue for the future of football.
“La Liga will continue to work with stakeholders, including fan groups, the government, UEFA, RFEF, AFE and the European leagues, to protect the best of the game and ask clubs still involved in the proposed competition to stop participating immediately.”
