The absence of the French cardinals effectively reduced the election to a contest between Giovanni (who had the support of the younger and noble members of the College) and Raffaele Riario (who had the support of the older group).
Absența Cardinalilor francezi a redus efectiv alegerile dintre Giovanni (care a avut sprijinul membrilor mai tineri din Colegiu) și Raffaele Riario (care a avut sprijinul grupului de vârsta sa).