Quick Scoop

Atlético Madrid does not own any other football clubs. It is a single, independent club and does not have a “family” of owned clubs like some modern multi-club groups do.

Instead, the question that often comes up is: who owns Atlético Madrid? That’s a different story, and it’s worth clearing up because it affects how people think about “ownership” in Spanish football.

How many clubs does Atlético Madrid own?

  • Number of clubs owned by Atlético Madrid: 0
  • Atlético runs its own academy (Juventud Atlético), women’s team, and other sections, but these are part of the same club, not separate clubs it “owns”.
  • Unlike groups such as City Football Group (Manchester City, Girona, New York City FC, etc.), Atlético is not part of a multi-club ownership structure where one entity owns several different clubs.

So the direct answer to “how many clubs does Atlético Madrid own” is: none.

Who actually owns Atlético Madrid?

Ownership of Atlético Madrid is a bit layered, but the main points are:

  • Atlético HoldCo is the holding company that controls the club.
    • It owns 70.39% of Atlético Madrid.
  • The shareholders of Atlético HoldCo include:
    • Miguel Ángel Gil Marín – controls 55% of Atlético HoldCo, so effectively a large indirect owner of the club.
* Other investors (including Idan Ofer and, as of earlier years, Ares Management and Enrique Cerezo) hold the remaining stakes.
  • In November 2025 , Apollo Global Management became the majority shareholder of Atlético Madrid, acquiring 55% of the club in a deal valuing it at around €2.5 billion.

So:

  • Atlético does not own other clubs.
  • But Atlético itself is now majority-owned by a US private equity firm (Apollo), with Gil Marín still holding a very significant influence via his stake in the holding structure.

Why this question is trending

This topic often appears in:

  • Forum discussions about:
    • Multi-club ownership models in Europe.
    • Comparisons between Atlético, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and clubs tied to big investment groups.
  • Latest news cycles around:
    • Apollo’s takeover.
    • Debates on whether more La Liga clubs should move from fan/member ownership to private investment.

Most La Liga clubs are still member-owned (like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, Osasuna), while others have been sold to private investors as they faced financial difficulties. Atlético sits in the middle: not a pure “fan club” anymore, but not part of a global multi-club empire either.

Bottom line

  • Atlético Madrid owns 0 other clubs.
  • It is a standalone club, now majority-owned by Apollo Global Management, with Miguel Ángel Gil Marín still holding a major indirect stake.

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