In an interview with Spanish TV, Super League chairman Florentino Perez explained why the contoversial new competition has come into existence.

Perez hit back at UEFA calling them a "monopoly" while pointing out that the break away Super League is being formed to "save football which is at risk".

In his first public comments since the league was announced, Mr Perez said the Super League would help the sport "evolve" in the wake of the pandemic.

Perez also said that he was sure that Real Madrid and other Super League participants and players won't be thrown out of this season's Champions League.