Florentino Perez

The main advocates of the Super League are not giving up.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, defended the project on Oct. 2, and was followed by his Juventus counterpart Andrea Agnelli and then Barcelona chief Joan Laporta. A court decision in 2023 will be crucial in determining the project's future.

The Super League collapsed before a ball was kicked in the European breakaway competition after being abandoned by the six English soccer clubs, leaving the Spanish and Italian participants stranded.

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos (C) in action against FC Barcelona's Sergio Busquets (bottom) during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, 01 March 2020. EPA-EFE/RODRIGO JIMENEZ

Real Madrid's leadership at a special general meeting today officially appointed Zinedine Zidane as a coach, replacing Santiago Solari. The contract of the legendary Frenchman is until June 2022.

Stuttering holders Real Madrid could see their last chance of silverware slip away if they are unable to overturn a 2-1 deficit in May 13 Champions League semi-final, second leg at home to Juventus.

European champions Real Madrid may still lead La Liga, but an air of crisis has enveloped the club after they were torn apart by local rivals Atletico Madrid in a 4-0 defeat last weekend.