The first to react to the European Court of Justice's ruling was UEFA, which reiterated its "firm commitment to defending the European football pyramid". Its statement reads as follows:

"UEFA takes note of the judgment delivered today by the European Court of Justice in the case of the European Super League. This ruling does not constitute an endorsement or validation of the so-called 'Super League'. Rather, it highlights a pre-existing shortcoming in UEFA's pre-authorisation framework, a technical aspect that has already been recognised and addressed in June 2022." 

"The organisation is confident in the robustness of its new rules and, in particular, that they comply with all relevant European laws and regulations. UEFA remains firmly committed to preserving the European football pyramid and ensuring that it continues to serve the wider interests of society. We will continue to shape the European sports model together with national associations, leagues, clubs, fans, players, coaches, EU institutions, governments and partners. We trust that European and national legislation will protect the solidarity-based European football pyramid that fans and all stakeholders have declared to be their irreplaceable model."

On the other hand, Bernd Reichart, head of A22, the organisation that promotes the Super League, said after the ruling: "UEFA's monopoly is over. Football is free. He went on to announce the idea of a new competition project involving 64 men's clubs and 32 women's clubs, without naming the teams. 

So far, Real Madrid and Barcelona are the only two teams still insisting on the creation of the Super League. The others will now have to reconsider their decisions, as the established format and ruling means it is no longer illegal. Real Madrid and Barcelona have reacted to the ruling.

Statement from Real Madrid

"We welcome with great satisfaction the decision of the European Court of Justice, which is responsible for defending our principles, values and freedoms. Over the next few days, we will carefully study the scope of this ruling, but I expect to draw two conclusions that are of great historical importance. First, European club football is no longer and will never be a monopoly. Secondly, from now on, clubs will be the masters of their own destiny." 

"Today, clubs, players and their fans finally hold the present and future of European football in their hands. Our destiny is in our hands and we have a huge responsibility. This day will mark a before and after. It is a great day in the history of football and in the history of sport."

FC Barcelona, on the other hand, noted that the ruling "opens the way for a new elite football competition in Europe, in opposition to the monopoly of the football world". The club issued the following institutional statement: 

"The club would like to express its satisfaction with the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on the Super League project proposed by A22 Sports. As one of the clubs behind the Super League project, FC Barcelona believes that the ruling paves the way for a new elite football competition in Europe, in opposition to the monopoly of the football world, and would like to open new discussions on the path that European competitions should take in the future." 

"In a year in which the club celebrates its 125th anniversary, Barça wishes to continue to offer its experience and knowledge of different sports to propose solutions to current issues in elite sport. The club expresses its support for the Super League promoted by A22 and encourages a constructive debate between national and international football bodies."

The potential of the numbers

As for the economic figures discussed, official details of losses and gains have yet to be released, but the amounts are astronomical. The Super League is expected to generate around €4 billion initially, in addition to the more than €10 billion that could be generated through investors. 

These figures are roughly double what clubs currently earn from the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid and Barcelona, the two remaining teams could also benefit, with sources estimating an additional sum of almost €1 billion. 

The potential revenue for participating clubs is yet to be decided but will follow a similar format to UEFA competitions, with earnings based on points and match wins, with higher rewards for top finishes and championship wins. The projected figures may differ from those originally proposed by the Super League organisers due to changes in the format.