Florentino faces growing criticism at Real Madrid amid tough run

Real Madrid is dealing with rising nerves both off and on the pitch, according to Mundo Deportivo. Sporting troubles include two losses in the last four La Liga matches, putting the team six points behind Barcelona, with a “Clasico” scheduled in roughly a month.

Tension builds internally

In that context, the outlet also says people around the club are talking about an early clash between Florentino Pérez and Portuguese coach José Mourinho.

Questions over the president

The biggest concern, however, is institutional. Mundo Deportivo reports that shortly after Pérez was elected just over two and a half months ago for a four-year term running until 2030, doubts have emerged about whether he will complete the full mandate. The publication claims he appears worn down and is making decisions that were not typical of his previous era.

It also adds that some inside the club believe there is currently no clear figure steering the organisation. That, in turn, has sparked talk about who could take over next and meet the club’s statutory requirements to become president, including the current president’s support.

The article further notes a fear that, if elections happen before the end of the term, there could be a “sorpasso” and Enrique Riquelme could end up as the main rival.

What happens next

With all this, uncertainty is growing inside Real Madrid and attention is now on how the next few months unfold, especially with the coming “Clasico”.