Florentino Perez leads Real Madrid presidential election polling amid tight race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Florentino Perez leads Real Madrid presidential election polling amid tight race
Summary

Real Madrid's presidential election polling indicates Florentino Perez is currently leading with 61% of the votes, while challenger Enrique Riquelme holds 39%. Despite this lead, the election is tighter than anticipated, and Perez's expected dominant margin appears less convincing. Turnout has been decent, reflecting a potential shift in club member sentiments towards leadership. As the election progresses, Perez is likely to secure another term, but Riquelme's strong showing could position him favorably for future elections.

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  • •Florentino Perez leads with 61% of the votes.
  • •Challenger Enrique Riquelme has 39% of the votes.
  • •The election race is closer than many expected.
  • •This could be Perez's final term as president.
  • •Riquelme's performance indicates a potential future candidacy.
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  • 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid presidential election polling update: Perez leading, but not without a scare
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The live updates from Real Madrid’s presidential election polling continue to roll in, and the initial trends are not surprising in any sense.Florentino Perez, who has widely been seen as the clear ...

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