Real Madrid sends letter to UEFA urging disciplinary action against Barcelona

Real Madrid have officially sent a letter to UEFA, presenting new evidence and urging the governing body to restart disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona over alleged payments to former referee official José María Enríquez Negreira, according to a club statement.

Real Madrid released an official statement confirming they have sent a formal letter to UEFA, urging the governing body to revisit the matter and resume disciplinary proceedings. The move follows the club’s long‑standing concerns about the case involving Barcelona and former referee official José María Enríquez Negreira.

The statement says the information provided to UEFA reinforces concerns that have existed since the case first emerged. It explains that the evidence relates to “prolonged, opaque payments lacking any verifiable justification” made by Barcelona to Negreira through different corporate structures.

Real Madrid argues that the alleged payments raise serious questions regarding the integrity of sporting competitions. The club believes the matter should continue to be examined by UEFA.

In the quoted passage, Real Madrid said, “The club has informed UEFA of the existence of relevant evidence that conclusively reinforces the indications already known from the beginning about the existence of prolonged, opaque payments …”. The quote underscores the club’s view that the payments lack justification.

Another excerpt reads, “Real Madrid emphasises that these events, from the perspective of sports disciplinary law, constitute a systemic risk of the utmost seriousness to the integrity of competitions …”. The statement highlights concerns about undue influence over the refereeing body and incompatibility with principles of competitive equality, neutrality, impartiality and unpredictability.

Real Madrid also expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of progress in UEFA’s disciplinary process. It added, “Real Madrid has urged the immediate resumption of the disciplinary proceedings initiated by UEFA, considering it unacceptable that this situation has prolonged.”

The letter asks UEFA to re‑examine the case and decide whether further sporting measures are necessary. The club’s action signals its determination to push for European‑level action on the controversy.