Real Madrid set for presidential vote as Mourinho call waits
Juvenil A beat Barcelona 4-1 to clinch the Champions Cup, completing a treble with UEFA Youth League and league titles. Goals: Díez, Ciria, Yeremiah, Valero after Villar’s opener.
With David Alaba departing and centre-back depth thin, Real Madrid accelerate moves for defenders and could sign multiple CBs as concerns persist over Rüdiger and Militao’s fitness.
Enrique Riquelme’s candidacy is approved, forcing Real Madrid’s first presidential vote since 2006. Perez eyes Mourinho, a Kroos role and Enzo Fernández to sway socios.
Real Madrid will delay announcing José Mourinho due to the presidential elections, with May 31 or June 7 floated for voting. Appointment expected after the poll if Pérez remains president.
Departing interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa thanks Kylian Mbappé, praising his ‘unparalleled talent’ and aiming to quash talk of a rift after Real Madrid’s 4-2 win over Athletic Club.
Bernabéu supporters staged an emotional tribute with chairs to honour David Alaba during his final Real Madrid home match.
Thiago Pitarch, 18, returns to bolster Castilla for the promotion playoffs vs Sabadell after a first-team breakthrough capped by two assists vs Athletic. He has 16 senior appearances this season.
Trent Alexander-Arnold thanks Madridistas after an injury-hit first season, says he now feels at home and vows to ‘bring trophies back’ next year after World Cup omission.
Non-football: basketball update on Usman Garuba’s Achilles rupture and center depth. No direct Real Madrid football relevance provided.
Report focuses on Enzo Fernandez: after a farewell-like gesture, the Chelsea midfielder is open to Real Madrid. Man City monitor him, but his 2032 deal and £106.8m fee make a move complex.
Enzo Fernandez is open to joining Real Madrid after Chelsea’s 10th-place finish. Man City hold talks, but he may wait for Madrid. His 2032 contract and £106.8m fee complicate any transfer.
