Real Madrid members headed to the polls for the club's first presidential election in 20 years, with long-serving incumbent Florentino Pérez facing a challenge from businessman Enrique Riquelme.

The vote marks a rare democratic moment for one of football's most storied institutions, which has not held a contested presidential election since Pérez first rose to prominence at the helm of the club.

Riquelme emerged as the sole challenger to Pérez, whose tenure at Real Madrid has defined an era of galáctico signings and multiple UEFA Champions League triumphs. Members were given the opportunity to decide the club's leadership direction for the years ahead.