The Champions League Curse? Why Spanish Clubs Tumble from European Glory to Relegation Battle
Sports editor Sid Lowe explains why numerous Spanish clubs, despite competing in the Champions League, often face relegation. Factors include evolving financial structures in Spanish football, unsustainable spending (as seen with Deportivo and Villarreal), and the struggle for resources to compete across multiple high-level competitions. The Spanish second division is now home to many once-prominent clubs grappling with debt and reduced income.