UEFA officials are preparing to impose significant penalties on "Barcelona" for violating financial regulations for the second consecutive year, potentially impacting their 2025/26 Champions League campaign. According to recent information, the Catalan club could face reduced squad registration options or point deductions during the main tournament stage.
The situation became more serious after "Barcelona" lost their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last October regarding a €500,000 fine for providing incorrect profit information.
"The initial penalty was relatively mild, but repeated violations will trigger much stricter sanctions," CAS representatives stated when rejecting Barcelona's appeal.
Interestingly, two Premier League clubs - "Chelsea" and "Aston Villa" - are also facing potential punishment for financial rule violations, though their penalties are expected to be less severe as these represent their first infractions.
UEFA plans to publish comprehensive data on all non-compliant clubs in the coming weeks. This announcement will likely clarify the exact nature of penalties for each organization involved.
The financial scrutiny comes at a challenging time for European football's governing body, which is also considering action against "PSG" for fan behavior issues during the Champions League final. Will these increasingly strict financial measures reshape competitive balance in European football? Many club executives are certainly watching these developments with concern.
