FC Barcelona has officially withdrawn its support for the European Super League, a move that significantly impacts the future of the project and leaves Real Madrid as the only club standing behind the controversial initiative. This decision has been seen as a critical blow to the organizers of the Super League, who may now face insurmountable challenges in reviving the ailing project. The announcement came in a statement from Barcelona, emphasizing their formal notification to the European Super League Company and the other involved clubs.

The European Super League was initially proposed in April 2021, aiming to create a new competition featuring 12 founding teams, including the 'Big Six' clubs from the Premier League, along with three teams each from Spain and Italy. Despite its ambitious aspirations, widespread backlash from fans, football authorities, and various stakeholders hampered the proposal from gaining traction. Barcelona's withdrawal adds to the mounting pressure on the project, which has already faced numerous challenges since its inception.

With only Real Madrid left supporting the Super League, discussions about the future of elite European football may take a new direction. The organizers are likely to pursue legal avenues to attempt a revival, but Barcelona’s exit could be seen as the final nail in the coffin for the Super League, opening up conversations about reforms within UEFA and the football landscape as a whole. The implications of this withdrawal could have lasting effects on football governance and club loyalties in the context of European competitions.