Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti weighed in on the European Union Court of Justice’s ruling on the European Super League after his side’s 1-0 win over Alaves on Thursday.
EU Court’s ruling confirmed that UEFA can no longer stop the clubs from participating in the Super League as it did in the past, as that would be contrary to EU law.
Ancelotti voiced his support saying that it would be significant as ending the “monopoly" would be positive for football.
“I think it was an important decision for all the clubs,” Real Madrid boss Ancelotti said of Thursday’s court ruling after his side’s La Liga win at Alaves on Thursday.
“I think that in the end, because there is no monopoly, it will be a positive.
“The international calendar can be improved, and I think it can be positive for everyone.”
“I have to look at the format but this (court) decision, as I said, it will be very good for football,” said Ancelotti when asked what he thinks of the league.
It must be noted that Carlo Ancelotti’s side were down to 10 men after Nacho Fernandez received a red card during the second half.
The win left Los Blancos on top of the league table on goal difference, equal on 45 points with surprise package Girona who played a 1-1 draw at Real Betis earlier on Thursday. Barcelona are at the third position with 38 points.
A toothless Real Madrid failed to create many clear-cut chances as they looked to be heading towards a dull goalless draw. But after losing Nacho, the Spanish giants improved their game and finally netted a goal when Toni Kroos lifted a corner to Vazquez who headed home from the crowded box.
It is worth mentioning Super League was created in April 2021 when 12 clubs — Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Spurs, and Liverpool — combined forces to form a new league for the players.
Initially, the league was supposed to play in a close format where 12 top teams would play one another. All the clubs involved faced massive backlash from fans for approving such a format that would not allow small clubs to play such a big competition after which it was confirmed that it would no longer be a close format.
However, with the increasing pressure from UEFA and FIFA, all the clubs except Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Juventus publicly left the project. The Italian club, too, left the project after some time but the two Spanish powerhouses remained till the end and eventually won the case.
