Shocking Development in La Liga: Real Madrid Considering Departure from the League

Real Madrid is reportedly considering leaving La Liga and joining another competition due to mounting frustrations with La Liga president Javier Tebas and the league’s referees.

As the most successful club in the history of La Liga, having claimed its 36th league title last season, the Madrid-based team is now facing a crisis of confidence. Currently sitting atop the league table ahead of Atlético Madrid and Barcelona, Real Madrid, under coach Carlo Ancelotti, is enraged by what it perceives as injustices directed against the club.In their recent 1-1 draw against Osasuna, midfielder Jude Bellingham received a red card after making a comment that the referee deemed unsporting. If his words are considered insulting, he could face a suspension of up to 12 matches. This incident, along with ongoing grievances, has fueled the club’s dissatisfaction with the league’s governance.

According to a report from Catalan newspaper Sport, Real Madrid considers La Liga president Javier Tebas to be their arch-nemesis. The club believes Tebas is abusing his power and waging a “crusade” against them. This ongoing feud has led to calls from fans on social media for the club to leave Spain’s top football division.

The article speculates that Real Madrid could request asylum in one of Europe’s other major leagues—either the Bundesliga, Serie A, or Ligue 1. Such a move would be an extremely complex process, requiring approval from FIFA, as well as La Liga’s consent to let go of its most prominent club.

Additionally, Real Madrid would need permission from UEFA, a potentially difficult hurdle considering the club’s role as a primary advocate for the controversial European Super League (ESL). The ESL, which was eventually blocked following massive fan protests, was an attempt to create a breakaway competition that would rival domestic leagues and the UEFA Champions League.

However, reports emerged in December suggesting that the Super League project has been revived, this time with the goal of “democratizing football by allowing fans everywhere to watch games for free.” The plan is expected to launch in September 2026, though Real Madrid’s current situation could accelerate the process.

According to Sport, Real Madrid is continually exploring the idea of creating a European Super League that would separate them from the influence of Tebas and La Liga. Despite the negative emotions following their recent draw against Osasuna, the club’s focus now shifts to the upcoming Champions League playoff rematch against Manchester City, scheduled for Wednesday at 21:00 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

This brewing crisis highlights a deeper tension within the Spanish football landscape, as one of its most iconic clubs grapples with both internal and external forces that could reshape the future of Spanish and European football. Whether Real Madrid will follow through with such a drastic move remains uncertain, but the situation is one to watch closely in the coming months.