Florentino Pérez has reportedly demanded a victory over Benfica to protect Real Madrid’s “royal status” after expressing deep dissatisfaction with the club’s fall into the Champions League play-offs.
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has issued a stern warning to the squad following their recent European struggles.
Pérez is reportedly furious that the club must navigate a play-off round, a situation he believes “damages the royal status of Real Madrid.”
With his sights set on a 16th continental title, the president has made it clear that further failure will not be tolerated.
The president has emphasized that Benfica “MUST be beaten, otherwise there will be major consequences.”
This ultimatum highlights the mounting pressure on manager Alvaro Arbeloa and his players to deliver immediate results.
Pérez remains adamant that the club’s prestigious history demands nothing less than total dominance, viewing anything short of winning the Champions League this year as an unacceptable outcome.