Real Madrid submits additional evidence in Negreira case to UEFA

Real Madrid has submitted an extensive dossier of evidence to UEFA regarding the ongoing "Negreira case," which involves payments made by FC Barcelona to José María Enríquez Negreira, the former vice president of the Spanish referees' committee. UEFA has officially confirmed receipt of these documents, stating that its ethics and disciplinary inspectors will analyze the materials as part of their broader investigation into potential regulatory violations. The European governing body had initiated a disciplinary process in March 2023 but previously suspended it pending the outcome of the Spanish criminal investigation.

The domestic judicial process in Spain is expected to conclude by the end of 2026, with a trial scheduled for 2027. This follows a decision by the presiding judge to reject a request from Real Madrid and the Prosecutor's Office to extend the investigation period by six months. While Real Madrid has been pushing for international sanctions against their rivals for months, the club is simultaneously normalizing its relationship with UEFA and the European Club Association. The inspectors are now tasked with reviewing the new submission to determine whether further disciplinary action is warranted against Barcelona on the European stage.