Tebas: “LaLiga is a model for economic control in Europe”

Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, and Javier Gómez, the league’s corporate general manager, spoke to the media after the latest update of the wage limits for each team. In comments reported by MARCA, they pointed to Madrid’s “record” while also addressing the economic situations of clubs including Sevilla and Barcelona.

Wage limits and a “structural problem”

On Sevilla, Tebas argued that the issue is structural rather than purely down to day-to-day management. He stressed that when a club plays European competitions it earns far more, but if it stops, player wages often remain. “Those clubs that play European competition and then stop enter financial trouble,” he said, adding that they may need “to invent something” with help tied to relegation.

Regarding Barcelona, Tebas said the key is not just how much debt is mentioned, but whether the club can service it. “The important thing is also the income and your ability to pay the debt,” he said.

As for Valencia, he avoided getting into sporting assessments and instead focused on the business side, saying his main concern is that the stadium project finishes on time because it would significantly increase revenue.

Fair Play, debt and Europe’s split

Tebas defended LaLiga’s Fair Play framework, arguing that if clubs are allowed to spend 70% of income while 60% of that goes to repaying debt, they will keep losing ground. He added that the rules are approved by clubs and that he has not seen general complaints.

He also criticized the financial gap created by European competitions, arguing that it produces a “two-speed” football system based on Champions participation, according to MARCA.