Pérez runs for re‑election as Real Madridpresident

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez announced on Tuesday that he will stand for re‑election in the upcoming club elections.

“I am not going to resign,” the 79‑year‑old Perez told a press conference as the season draws to a close without a trophy for Real Madrid.

Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2‑0 in the Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday, securing back‑to‑back La Liga titles with three matches remaining.

Madrid’s Champions League campaign ended with a quarter‑final loss to Bayern Munich.

Current Real coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who succeeded Xabi Alonso in January, is unlikely to remain in charge next season, and former Madrid manager José Mourinho has been linked to a possible return.

This season marks the second consecutive year that Madrid has finished without a major trophy.

Supporters have protested against star player Kylian Mbappé, accusing him of insufficient commitment, while reports of multiple training‑ground altercations have emerged, including an incident that sent midfielder Federico Valverde to the hospital.

Perez defended his decision to run for another term, describing the criticism he faces as an “absurd campaign” against Real Madrid.

“I’ve made this decision because an absurd situation has been created to generate a tide of opinion against the interests of Real Madrid,” argued Perez.

“I’ve