Real Madrid president Florentino Perez staged a tense press conference, calling for elections following a trophyless season. Perez insisted he will stand again and spoke of an "organised campaign" against his leadership, telling opponents to "not move in the shadows" and contest the election directly. His announcement comes after Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in the Clasico to claim back-to-back La Liga titles.

The 79-year-old president denied being too tired for his role, referencing 37 titles won during his tenure since 2009. Perez furiously reacted to anonymous briefings in Spanish press questioning his ability, demanding critics to "come out" rather than hiding behind publications. He also criticized La Liga, calling it corrupt, while expressing confidence in re-election with backing from 100,000 club members.

Real Madrid faces a season without major silverware for the second consecutive year, having exited the Champions League against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. The campaign has been marked by fan unrest, dressing room issues, and managerial changes with Xabi Alonso sacked in January. Perez declined to answer questions about potential Jose Mourinho's return, maintaining his authority over all major club decisions.