Overview
- Real Madrid’s Electoral Board confirmed voting will be held on Sunday June 7 at the club’s Basketball Pavilion in Valdebebas with polls open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Challenger Enrique Riquelme has published a manifesto called La Ciudad del Socio that promises a major Valdebebas expansion, a 50% cut in membership fees until the club wins the Champions League and a lottery for 10,000 season tickets while opposing Pérez’s proposed outside-investor plan.
- Riquelme has also publicly said he has agreements to sign two world-class players and a Spanish World Cup player if elected, a claim reported by outlets but not independently confirmed by the club.
- Incumbent Florentino Pérez launched a re-election push with a self‑narrated video defending his record, he has declined a one‑on‑one televised debate and has drawn public backing from club figures while warning against changes to the club’s structure.
- Key sporting choices are effectively on hold pending the vote: reports say José Mourinho would be appointed if Pérez wins, major transfers and several summer exits are being held back, and the election follows high candidacy barriers including a reported personal bank guarantee of roughly €187m.