Benfica, beware! Real set election date, Mourinho on shakier ground | OneFootball

Real Madrid officially announced this Friday that the presidential elections will take place on June 7, in a process that could have a direct impact on José Mourinho’s future at Benfica. Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme will be the candidates for the leadership of the Spanish club for the 2026-2030 term.

Florentino Pérez remains intent on hiring the Special One to take charge of Los Blancos next season. The current Real Madrid president is even said to have an understanding with the Portuguese coach, a scenario that has kept Benfica on alert in recent weeks.

The approval of Enrique Riquelme’s candidacy ended up making the election necessary, something that had not happened since 2006. The 37-year-old Spanish businessman has emerged as Florentino Pérez’s direct opponent, having already shown a different vision for the sporting future of the Madrid club.

It should be remembered that Enrique Riquelme does not intend to move for José Mourinho if he wins the election. As such, a possible defeat for Florentino Pérez could completely change the scenario surrounding the Portuguese coach and pave the way for the Special One to remain at Benfica.

Meanwhile, the Club of Light still has no official decision regarding the future of the coach from Setúbal. José Mourinho has yet to communicate any final decision to the structure led by Rui Costa, at a time when Real Madrid’s electoral process is carrying more and more weight in the decisions of the coming weeks.

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