326 X Accounts Coordinated Against Riquelme, Favor Pérez

A consultancy specializing in digital analysis and cyber intelligence has identified 326 accounts on X that appear potentially inauthentic. The accounts were allegedly coordinated to attack candidate Enrique Riquelme and to support incumbent Florentino Pérez in the Real Madrid presidential election. The Real Madrid presidential race has extended onto social media platforms. Candidates and supporters are using X to influence member opinion ahead of the vote. The consultancy’s report flags the 326 accounts as part of a coordinated network. The network’s activity was traced to the period leading up to the election. The identified accounts posted messages critical of Enrique Riquelme. Simultaneously, they amplified content praising Florentino Pérez. The analysis indicates the coordination was conducted through shared hashtags and timing. No further details about the operators were disclosed. The findings highlight the growing role of online manipulation in club governance. Real Madrid officials have not commented on the report.