Real Madrid ask UEFA to strip Barcelona of titles won during the Negreira timeline | OneFootball

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona has rarely been confined to the pitch, and now, according to AS, the latest chapter is unfolding in boardrooms and legal offices rather than stadiums.

The report claims that Real Madrid have formally stepped up their efforts in relation to the Negreira case and are seeking significant sporting sanctions against Barcelona through UEFA. 

Simply put, the Los Blancos are not only pushing for UEFA to examine Barcelona’s participation in European competitions but are also seeking action regarding titles won during the period under investigation.

Real Madrid submit extensive complaint to UEFA

It must be remembered that much of Florentino Perez’s activity during the recent presidential campaign extended beyond election matters.

Perez wants strict action against Barcelona. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Discussions with senior football figures, including UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, were part of his strategy connected to Real Madrid’s position on the Negreira case and the integrity of European competition.

At the centre of the matter is a dossier that Real Madrid have prepared over recent months.

According to the outlet, the document has now been sent to UEFA and contains what those within the club believe is a detailed sporting complaint supported by substantial evidence. 

The objective is to persuade European football’s governing body to take action once the relevant legal proceedings reach a stage that allows UEFA to move forward.

What is Real Madrid seeking?

It is said that Real Madrid are seeking more than just a temporary sanction on Barcelona.

Perez is going all-out attack. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Rather, the club wants UEFA to consider removing titles won by Barcelona during the years connected to the Negreira investigation, arguing that those honours should not remain part of the club’s official record if wrongdoing is ultimately established.

The allegations remain highly sensitive and UEFA has not announced any new disciplinary decision at this stage.

It is also important to note that UEFA never fully closed its own examination of the matter. 

Instead, proceedings were effectively paused while legal developments continued elsewhere, and that means the governing body still retains the ability to evaluate the situation and determine whether any sporting measures are appropriate.