Are Real Madrid scared? Spanish sides frustrated with Los Blancos for blocking USA clash under suspicion they don't want to lose to Barcelona in Miami

According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, Spanish women’s football clubs have been left furious after Real Madrid opposed the Spanish Football Federation's (RFEF) proposal to host the Supercopa de Espana Femenina in Miami. The plan, which aimed to expand the competition’s global profile, would have seen participating clubs earn guaranteed income of around €150,000 each. Madrid’s veto has now halted what could have been a landmark event for the women’s game in Spain.

The decision came after meetings between the RFEF and the four participating teams, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid, where Madrid stood alone in rejecting the idea. Clubs view the refusal as a major setback to the league’s long-term growth, given the financial and promotional potential of the American market.

The refusal has not gone down well among other Liga F teams, with clubs across Spain expressing their discontent. As per the report which revealed that “an option for significant revenue both this season and in the future has been closed,” highlighting frustration over missed financial gains and brand exposure.

Officials from rival clubs reportedly can’t comprehend why Real Madrid agreed to the men’s Super Cup being played in Saudi Arabia but opposed the women’s version abroad. Many see it as a contradiction that undermines efforts to raise the women’s game to the same international level as the men’s.

Beyond financial concerns, whispers within Spanish football suggest Real Madrid’s decision may have been driven by sporting fear rather than logistics. The insider report believe Los Blancos were wary of a potential heavy defeat to Pere Romeu’s dominant Barcelona side in a high-profile setting like Miami.

As the report put it, “behind this refusal is the fear of being thrashed by Pere Romeu’s Barca in Miami.” Barcelona’s women’s team, European champions and serial domestic winners, have been nearly unbeatable in recent seasons, and a public defeat on American soil could have dealt Madrid a serious image blow.

With Real Madrid’s opposition putting an end to the Miami plans, the RFEF is now exploring domestic alternatives to host the Supercopa. The federation had considered several foreign venues, but the focus has shifted back to Spain, where it hopes to find new sponsors to secure financial stability for the tournament.

Despite the setback, discussions remain ongoing about expanding the competition internationally in future editions. The RFEF and participating clubs still view overseas exposure as key to the long-term success and global recognition of Spanish women’s football.