Real Madrid’s electoral commission has set a deadline for presidential elections after president Florentino Pérez called for a confidence vote following another trophy‑less season. Pérez, returned unopposed last year, used a heated press conference to accuse the media of a coordinated campaign against him and the club. A 2‑0 loss to Barcelona at Camp Nou confirmed Madrid’s first back‑to‑back title drought in two decades.

Businessman Enrique Riquelme, a member who hinted at a challenge, said he will decide in the coming days whether to run. Candidates must submit nominations by May 23, after which the electoral commission verifies eligibility—Spanish nationality, 20‑year membership and a personal guarantee of 15% of the club’s annual budget. Riquelme’s open letter urges a longer voting process for genuine member participation.

Pérez, still angry over what he calls media manipulation, promised summer signings and praised former coach José Mourinho as a potential saviour. With Real Madrid slipping out of the Champions League spots and internal dissent rising, the upcoming vote will test whether members favour continuity or a fresh direction. The election deadline looms, and the club’s next move will be decided by its members.