Sports · 11 February 2026
Apollo Sports Capital acquires majority stake in Atlético de Madrid
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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