Real Madrid is a club associated with some of the best footballers in the world and are known for spending big in transfers, especially during the Galacticos era; first 2000-2006 and second 2009-2018 under President Florentino Perez.  So, when rumours about Tesla owner Elon Musk, who is considered the richest person in the world, buying Real Madrid came to light, it sent social media into to frenzy. Real Madrid failed to win the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 under new manager Xabi Alonso, which added more fuel to Musk's buying Los Blancos and firing the former Bayern Leverkusen coach claim, even more. Kylian Mbappe Set To Wear Iconic Number 10 At Real Madrid From 2025–26 Season, French Forward Succeeds Luka Modric After Midfield Maestro's Departure.

A user on Facebook named Marvin King started the claim about Musk buying Real Madrid, and proceeded to fire manager Alonso, which caught the eye of internet users, who started sharing the information as legit.

User Claims Elon Musk is Buying Real Madrid

Another Account Claims Tesla Owner Buying Los Blancos

Another Claim About Elon Musk Buying Real Madrid and Firing Xabi Alonso

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Firstly, Elon Musk is known for a long-running joke about buying a sports team on Twitter, which came into the limelight when the Tesla owner posted about buying Manchester United in 2022. Musk later replied to a fan regarding the same, asserting that he is not purchasing a sports team, confirming his disinterest in club ownership stints. Real Madrid Star Jude Bellingham Undergoes Shoulder Injury and Set To Miss Early Part of 2025–26 Season.

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More importantly, Real Madrid is not a purchasable club, due to the fact that it is organised as a registered association. The Los Blancos ownership lies with its supporters, who are known as 'Socios', who elect a president to run the club. Socios are club members who pay an annual fee and have voting rights. Interestingly, Real Madrid is one of the four socially owned clubs in Spain, with others being Barcelona, Athletic Club, and Osasuna.

Real Madrid: A Member-Owned Club

The club structure lays to rest any rumours of Real Madrid being up for sale in the dust, which includes claims of Elon Musk buying Los Blancos and firing Xabi Alonso, that are completely false and untrue.

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Claim :

Tesla owner Elon Musk set to buy Real Madrid and fire newly-appointed manager Xabi Alonso.

Conclusion :

Real Madrid is a members-owned club and cannot be owned by one individual.

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