Florentino Pérez’s press conference on Tuesday disclosed one of the most significant institutional shifts for Real Madrid in recent years. The club’s top leader formally announced the calling of a presidential election, initiating the electoral process that will define the future of the Madrid club.
Despite the announcement being part of standard institutional procedures, social media quickly filled with reactions, comments, and jokes about the process. The most prominent among them came from Ibai Llanos, a well-known Real Madrid fan who has frequently expressed support for the white-clad club.
Shortly after learning of the election call, the content creator posted a message that rapidly spread among fans and social media users.
“Florentino Pérez has called the Real Madrid presidential election. If this video gets three million likes, I’ll run,” Ibai wrote.
He continued the joke, even assuring that he would prepare an official candidacy to compete for the club’s presidency.
“Three million likes, and I’ll submit my candidacy and run.”
The streamer also joked about one of the financial requirements for the position, as candidates must provide a substantial economic guarantee to participate in the election.
“Then I’ll have to raise about 300 million euros, right? But I think it’s within two weeks, so I’ll take it slow. Trust me, I have a plan,” he added.
The press conference by Florentino Pérez took place at a critical time for Real Madrid, both in sports and institutional terms. In recent elections, Pérez faced no opponents and was re-elected without needing a vote among members. Beyond sporting and economic backing, the requirements to run—especially the financial guarantee—have historically deterred alternative candidates.
It is this context that Ibai Llanos used to create a joke that quickly resonated with thousands of Real Madrid fans on social media.
The content creator’s post once again demonstrates the strong connection between the football world and content creators. Ibai, who has never hidden his love for Real Madrid and often comments on the team’s progress in streams and social media, used the club’s institutional announcement to generate one of the most viral reactions of the day. 