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Spanish Court Deals Major Blow To Real Madrid Over TV Rights

by Nicolas Vega ⎯ 1 min read ⎯ 2026-07-31
Real Madrid crest and La Liga logo displayed during a legal sports dispute

Real Madrid crest and La Liga logo displayed during a legal sports dispute

According to official reports, Real Madrid suffered a significant legal setback in its ongoing dispute with La Liga after a Madrid court completely dismissed its lawsuit targeting television broadcast revenue distribution agreements.

Based on details from Mundo Deportivo, the Court of First Instance Number 26 in Madrid upheld La Liga's position, ruling that the August 2023 agreement regarding social impact audiovisual revenue criteria fully complies with the legal framework under Royal Decree-Law Number 5/2015.

La Liga stated that the approved system preserves audience metrics while tying additional portions to voluntary club cooperation aimed at enhancing audiovisual products, backed by the required two-thirds board majority.

The court confirmed that the legislation grants administrative bodies the authority to approve distribution criteria without restricting revenue generation solely to audience figures.

Furthermore, the court rejected claims of abuse of rights, noting that Real Madrid failed to submit technical evidence proving specific financial damages resulting from the incentive-based system.

Although this decision delivers a temporary blow to the club following the dismissal of prior criminal complaints, La Liga noted that the ruling remains subject to appeal within twenty working days.

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La Liga & South American Football Correspondent

Nicolas Vega is an award-winning journalist specializing in La Liga and South American football. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, he has built strong relationships with clubs, players, and coaches across Spain and Latin America. His coverage of El Clasico, the Copa Libertadores, and World Cup qualifiers offers readers unparalleled access and deep cultural insight into the beautiful game.