There are eight clubs left in the hunt for football glory, with the Champions League quarterfinal matchups set.
Fans across the globe will be watching with anticipation to see which team will be crowned the best in Europe. Private market backers will be no different, with half of all remaining clubs having a connection to private equity, venture capital or private debt firms.
To get the full picture of private market investment in clubs across Europe’s “Big Five” leagues, check out our dashboard here.
TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25: Logo Champions during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A.S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)
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