According to Cadena SER, Barcelona's issues with UEFA sanctions remain unresolved, despite the club's earlier assertions that it would not face penalties from UEFA.

Barcelona previously stated that the club would not be sanctioned by UEFA, reiterating this position before and after its general assembly.

According to Barcelona's explanation, the club addressed a €45 million fine previously imposed for breaching UEFA's financial sustainability regulations through a financial mechanism—a subordinated loan.

Barcelona has already paid €15 million in fines in 2025, with the remaining balance potentially reaching €45 million. However, this fine is tied to two objectives, and the final amount depends on whether the club meets those targets.

Cadena SER confirmed with the Spanish Football Federation, UEFA, and Barcelona that this subordinated loan does not help Barcelona avoid penalties but rather helps the club qualify for European competitions.

To participate in European competitions, clubs must meet various sporting, legal, and financial requirements, including improving their current negative net asset position. Barcelona's current net assets stand at −€168 million.

Through this mechanism, which can be included in net assets and thus improve the club's financial situation, Barcelona secured the participation license from the Spanish Football Federation required for the Champions League. However, the €45 million fine was not resolved; at least part of it remains pending.

The first objective is ensuring losses for the 2025–26 season do not exceed €5 million. Failure to meet this target would result in a €22.5 million fine—half of the original €45 million penalty. Barcelona met this objective last season, avoiding this portion of the penalty.

However, the club must still meet a second objective: offsetting the losses that prompted UEFA's Financial Control Body to impose sanctions. Barcelona has three years to compensate for these losses, meaning the club's financial results for the 2026–27 season must help cover the shortfall within the three-year period of 2024–27 to avoid the remaining penalties.

This part of the penalty could also have sporting implications. If Barcelona, under Laporta's management, incurs losses exceeding €20 million—in addition to the €22.5 million financial penalty—the club could also face player registration restrictions.

Traduzido por IA.

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