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The European football scene is experiencing one of those days that marks a before and after, both in the offices and on the pitch.

After years of litigation and tensions that threatened to fracture the continent, the definitive peace between Real Madrid and UEFA represents the final closure of the Super League project, leaving a new scenario of institutional stability.

While the white club normalizes its relations with Nyon, the domestic competition gives no respite with a Copa del Rey that is already starting to define its finalists after the intense Basque duel.

The news of this February 12 is completed with one eye on the offices of Vallecas and another on the Nations League draw in Brussels, where the Spanish National Team will learn its path to reaffirm its international prominence.

Amid the uncertainty over the state of the Madrid pitch and the European feats of women's football, the news agenda is filled with open fronts that promise to stir the sports debate in the coming hours.

Historic agreement between Real Madrid and UEFA after the Super League

The European football war seems to have come to an end. Real Madrid and UEFA have formally signed peace after the definitive collapse of the Super League project. Following Barcelona's exit a few days ago, Florentino Pérez has sealed a legal agreement that fully reintegrates the white club into the European institutional structure, thus closing a chapter of tensions that has lasted for years.

Real Sociedad takes the lead in the Basque derby

In the sports arena, Real Sociedad struck first in the first leg of the Copa semifinals. The team from San Sebastián won by the minimum (0-1) against an Athletic that will have to seek a comeback at San Mamés in three weeks. The Copa tension does not rest, as tonight the Metropolitano will host the high-voltage clash between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona.

Vallecas decides the future of the Madrid derby

Uncertainty reigns at Rayo Vallecano. Today is the key day to decide if the Vallecas stadium can host the derby against Atlético this Sunday. The poor state of the pitch has caused a clash of reproaches between the club and institutions, and a last-minute change of venue is not ruled out for sports safety reasons.

Nations League draw in Brussels

Looking at national team football, Brussels hosts the Nations League 2026/27 draw this afternoon. Spain, the current runner-up after falling to Portugal, is in pot 1. Luis de la Fuente's team will know its rivals for a group stage that will start in September, with the aim of reclaiming the European throne.

Real Madrid Women's show of strength

Finally, women's football gave us an epic night in Paris. Real Madrid Women defeated Paris FC 2-3 in the Champions League, achieving a vital advantage for the return leg. The European journey continues today for the Spanish teams with Atlético de Madrid facing the powerful Manchester United.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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