The results of the presidential elections for Real Madrid held on June 7, 2026, confirmed Florentino Pérez’s continuation at the helm of the royal club until 2030, as he won the race against his rival Enrique Requielme.
Pérez’s victory came shortly after midnight, following the vote count that showed his clear superiority, which was expected based on most opinion polls conducted before the ballot.
This election marks the third time Florentino Pérez has won through ballots, after his success in 2000 against Lorenzo Sanz, and then his overwhelming victory in the 2004 elections with more than 90% of the votes.
Since his return to the club presidency in 2009, Pérez has faced no notable competition in the elections held in 2013, 2017, 2021, and the most recent elections concluded in 2025.
It is noteworthy that Pérez’s previous term was supposed to end in 2029, but he called for early elections one month before the original date, following a football season that witnessed a decline in results and some criticism of the club’s image.
The election campaign was marked by strong competition between the candidates, with a series of accusations and extensive discussions about the team’s future and potential transfers.
During his campaign, Pérez relied on prominent names in the football world, such as coach José Mourinho and players Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries, who were linked to the club’s future projects.
The Real Madrid president also pointed to an imminent major deal, confirming that he would announce on June 10, 2026, the identity of the new “Galáctico” player, as part of a deal worth 150 million euros, with strong expectations that this player will be Michael Olise.
