According to Mundo Deportivo, Casillas showed some support for Enrique Riquelme's campaign team, unlike other former players who backed Florentino in the upcoming Real Madrid elections. The former Real Madrid goalkeeper made it clear that he is first and foremost a Madridista.
Casillas wrote on social media: "I don't need anyone to lecture me on Madridismo. I grew up in the old Sports City (Real Madrid's former training ground) and was influenced by the 'Quinta del Buitre'. I have been at this club since I was 9 years old. I don't flatter anyone. I am a true Spaniard. I cried when we lost two consecutive league titles in Tenerife, and I celebrated wildly when Mijatović scored the winning goal (in the 1998 Champions League final)! Whatever the outcome, I am a pure Madridista. I only cast my vote for Real Madrid!"
With this message, Casillas was unequivocal in addressing those who questioned his Madridismo, making it clear that in the power struggle of the 7th election, he has enough character and does not need to please anyone.