The battle for the Real Madrid presidency has intensified as the two opposing candidates ramp up their election campaigns. Current president Florentino Perez has announced potential new manager Jose Mourinho in his campaign media, while his challenger, Enrique Riquelme, has provoked a strong reaction from Manchester City following public statements regarding Erling Haaland.

This high-profile name-dropping arrives just days before the club's official members vote on Sunday.