While the suspense remains high for the Ballon d’Or 2025, many observers and fans in Spain are starting to believe in Lamine Yamal’s coronation. The young prodigy from FC Barcelona is emerging as a more serious candidate against the Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé, after a already spectacular scenario last year.

Both players have strong arguments: titles and statistics for Dembélé, brilliance and spectacle for Yamal. However, it remains difficult to designate a favorite, especially since the media have remained very discreet about this edition. Behind the scenes, Parisian and Barcelona leaders are making efforts to promote their players, but the final verdict will only be known at the ceremony scheduled at the Théâtre du Châtelet.

In Spain, a new piece of information is reigniting enthusiasm around Lamine Yamal. According to the newspaper Sport, the Barcelona gem will be accompanied by 20 people for his trip to Paris, including a DJ, and a party has already been organized. For journalist Edu Aguirre, guest on El Chiringuito de Jugones, “For me, Lamine wins, that’s for sure. You don’t travel with 20 people if you know you’re not going to win. And in France, in L’Équipe and France Football, they put a lot of emphasis on Lamine.”

The newspaper Marca adds: “Lamine Yamal threatens PSG’s tyranny at the Ballon d’Or,” while the Catalan press remains more cautious and considers Dembélé as the main favorite. On the PSG side, Dembélé’s camp is also preparing in Paris, with contacts made with restaurateurs for possible post-ceremony celebrations.