Florentino Pérez is re-elected as president of Real Madrid after winning the club’s first competitive presidential election in about two decades. Multiple outlets report that the election drew significant attention as members voted for a successor to the incumbent after a long period without a contested race. Pérez secures roughly two-thirds of the vote, about 65%, according to The Guardian as cited by The Canary. His main rival is Enrique Riquelme, described as a businessman, who receives the remaining votes and loses the election.
The re-election means Pérez retains control of the club for another term, with coverage indicating a new five-year mandate. Other reporting characterizes the contest as closely watched and competitive, emphasizing that Pérez ultimately prevails despite the heightened profile of the vote. Overall, the sources agree on the result, the vote margin in Pérez’s favor, and that this election is the first genuinely competitive one in around 20 years, marking a notable moment in Real Madrid’s governance.
