Florentino Pérez wins election, to remain Real Madrid president

Florentino Pérez secured another term as Real Madrid president, triumphing over rival Enrique Riquelme in the club's first presidential election in two decades. Pérez announced his victory, stating it was the second-best result in the club's history and that his candidacy won in all voting tables.

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We have won in all the electoral tables, that is to say, in all ages and we have obtained the second best result in history. The first was in 2004 and we also achieved it.

Enrique Riquelme conceded defeat and congratulated Pérez, acknowledging the results that polls suggested would favor the incumbent. Pérez, who has led the club since 2000 with a brief hiatus, has consistently won re-election, often without opposition. This election, however, saw Riquelme present a challenge, albeit one that ultimately failed to unseat Pérez.

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I want to congratulate Florentino Pérez's candidacy because they have achieved victory tonight.

Despite the electoral win, Pérez faces pressure to improve the team's performance after two seasons without trophies and a turbulent end to the last campaign. His immediate plans include the potential return of manager José Mourinho, who previously managed the club from 2010 to 2013. Pérez expressed his commitment to winning titles and enhancing the club's status, mentioning the stadium as well.

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We are going to continue working to win titles, to be proud of the best stadium in the world and for one of the best coaches in the world, a Madridista like José Mourinho, to return.