Sports · 11 February 2026
Apollo Sports Capital acquires majority stake in Atlético de Madrid
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Apollo Sports Capital secures majority ownership of Atlético de Madrid, partnering with leaders Miguel Ángel Gil and Enrique Cerezo to fund the Ciudad del Deporte expansion. The 11-time La Liga champions simultaneously battle roster setbacks as midfielder Barrios sustains a right thigh muscle injury. The club confirms Barrios, Johnny, and Nico miss the critical Betis rematch, while Rodri Mendoza enters the starting lineup for the 68,000-capacity Cívitas Metropolitano side.
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