Florentino Pérez secured a third term as Real Madrid president after a 20‑year‑old contest that saw Enrique Riquelme concede defeat. The 79‑year‑old leader declared victory in a hotel near the Bernabéu, claiming the club achieved the second‑best result in its election history. The vote marked the first contested presidential race since 2006 in this season.

The campaign lasted two weeks after Pérez called elections to gauge member support following two trophy‑free seasons. He pledged to bring back coach José Mourinho, sign Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries, and launch a bid exceeding €150 million for an unnamed Galáctico. Riquelme offered to hire Jurgen Klopp and target Erling Haaland and Rodri today.

Under Pérez, Madrid captured seven Champions League titles, most recently in 2022 and 2024, and seven LaLiga crowns. He now eyes a structural shift, proposing a 5% sale to an external investor after another members’ vote. The decision could reshape governance and fund future investment in squad depth and infrastructure for the club's future success in Spanish league.

The election underscored a rare democratic exercise within one of Europe’s richest clubs, yet official results remain undisclosed. Members celebrated the outcome, but the exact vote split will shape next‑step negotiations. Madrid will release the definitive count soon, confirming the legitimacy of the leadership transition for the club’s continuity and future competition in Spanish league.