Tebas Denounces Real Madrid's Pressure with Million-Dollar Threats

Published on January 06, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, speaking at a press conference with a serious expression, reflecting the institutional tension with Real Madrid.

Tebas Denounces Real Madrid's Pressure with Million-Euro Threats

LaLiga's top executive, Javier Tebas, has launched a direct accusation against Real Madrid's executives. He points them out for orchestrating a disinformation campaign regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on how television revenues were distributed in the 2015-2016 season. Tebas claims that the club's modus operandi is to pressure with high-value lawsuit threats to influence public opinion and institutions. ⚖️

The Judicial Ruling that Sparked the Controversy

The core of this confrontation is the Supreme Court's sentence that set the conditions for distributing audiovisual rights in the 2015-2016 campaign. Tebas states that, dissatisfied with this decision, Real Madrid has chosen a strategy of information intoxication of the public, instead of solely following the legal avenues available to appeal. This judicial stance marks a turning point in the relations between the club and the organization that governs professional football.

Key Points of the Ruling and the Reaction:
  • The Supreme Court ruled on the distribution of television revenues for a specific season.
  • LaLiga perceives that Real Madrid rejects the ruling and seeks to discredit it publicly.
  • The club is accused of avoiding ordinary legal channels to challenge it.
The white club's pattern is to make million-euro threats to pressure.

A Battle that Transcends the Playing Field

The relationship between LaLiga's board and Real Madrid's is experiencing one of its highest moments of institutional tension. Tebas's statements reflect a conflict that no longer limits itself to the sporting realm, but develops in the legal and strategic communication spheres. The league executive perceives that the white club seeks to modify decisions or gain advantage in future negotiations through intimidation with potentially disproportionate lawsuits. 🏛️

Axes of the Institutional Conflict:
  • The confrontation goes beyond the sporting and focuses on the legal and communicative.
  • LaLiga interprets Real Madrid's actions as a form of economic pressure.
  • The ultimate goal would be to alter decisions or improve position in future agreements.

When Courts and Press Releases Set the Game

This episode underscores a reality of current elite football: at times, legal battles and declaration wars are fought with more intensity than the matches themselves. Press releases and press conferences can carry as much weight as goals, defining positions and strategies off the field. Tebas's accusation focuses on how institutional disagreements are managed, where public pressure and economic threats seem to become negotiation tools. ⚽📄