{"id":23395,"date":"2025-06-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/lamine-yamal-leads-spain-and-aims-for-the-2025-ballon-or_312966_102\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T09:27:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:27:27","slug":"lamine-yamal-leads-spain-and-aims-for-the-2025-ballon-or_312966_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/fc-barcelona\/lamine-yamal-leads-spain-and-aims-for-the-2025-ballon-or_312966_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Lamine Yamal emerges as a strong favorite for the 2025 Ballon d’Or"},"content":{"rendered":"

The young Bar\u00e7a winger leads Spain with a double in the Nations League semi-final and surpasses Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 in a direct duel for the Ballon d’Or<\/h2> \r\n
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Lamine Yamal<\/a><\/strong>, at just 17 years old, delivered a stellar performance in Spain’s victory over France (5-4) in the UEFA Nations League<\/strong> semi-final. With a double, he surpassed Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 in a direct duel between Ballon d’Or contenders<\/strong> and led ‘La Roja’ to a new international final, to be played this Sunday against Portugal in Munich.<\/p>

The FC Barcelona forward<\/strong> was not only decisive on the scoreboard, but also in the narrative of current European football: young, talented and decisive. His performance against a powerhouse like France places him at the center of the debate for the highest individual award in world football<\/strong>.<\/p>

Lamine Yamal’s Exhibition in Stuttgart: Two Goals and MVP<\/h2>

Spain and France<\/strong> revived their historic rivalry at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart, with a place in the Nations League final at stake. Luis de la Fuente’s team surprised with an offensive and daring version, led by a Lamine Yamal<\/strong> who did not feel the weight of the stage or the opponent’s entity.<\/p>

With two goals and a penalty won<\/strong>, he was chosen as the Best Player of the match for his decisive performance against figures such as Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 and Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9<\/strong>, his main rival in the race for the Ballon d’Or.<\/p>

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Related<\/p>

Lamine Yamal: brace and MVP in the semi-finals of the Nations League 2025 <\/a> <\/h4> <\/div> <\/section><\/div>

The first of his goals came from the penalty spot, after a generous pass from his teammate Nico Williams<\/a><\/strong>. The second, much more elaborate, culminated a collective play with an assist from Pedro Porro. It was his sixth goal with the senior national team \u2014three of them against France<\/strong>\u2014 in just 14 international matches.<\/p>

On an emotional level, Yamal once again confirmed his competitive character. \u201cI left the fear in the Matar\u00f3 park\u201d<\/strong>, he said recently, and his performance in Germany was a declaration of principles.<\/p>

Direct Duel for the Ballon d’Or: Lamine Yamal Surpasses Demb\u00e9l\u00e9<\/h2>

One of the great focuses of the match was on the confrontation between Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9<\/strong>, PSG winger and the Bar\u00e7a player’s main competitor in the race for the Ballon d’Or 2025<\/a><\/strong>. While the Frenchman had a lackluster performance \u2014he was substituted in the 76th minute and did not directly participate in any goal\u2014, the Bar\u00e7a player shone brightly.<\/p>

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France, his favorite victim: Lamine Yamal signs another masterpiece against the Gauls <\/a> <\/h4> <\/div> <\/section><\/div>

The numbers also speak for themselves: Yamal has scored 18 goals and 25 assists in 55 matches<\/strong> this season, with titles such as La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup.<\/p>

For his part, Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 has 33 goals and 15 assists in 49 matches<\/strong>, and has a historic treble (Ligue 1, Cup and Champions League) under the direction of Luis Enrique. However, the specific weight of performances in key matches \u2014such as the one in Stuttgart\u2014 may be decisive in the final Ballon d’Or vote.<\/p>

Lamine vs Demb\u00e9l\u00e9: How the Race for the Ballon d’Or Stands<\/h2>

In the head-to-head, Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 won one more title than Lamine, the Champions League<\/strong>. Both lifted the domestic treble with their clubs (League, Cup and Super Cup), although the ‘Mosquito’ only scored in the Super Cup final (1-0 against Monaco).<\/p>

Lamine, on the other hand, stirred the net in the Copa (3-2) and Super Cup (5-2) Cl\u00e1sicos against Real Madrid. He also did his homework in the two league matches against the ‘merengues’, while in the Champions League, the Frenchman took advantage of the ‘play off’<\/strong> prior to the round of 16 to improve his records.<\/p>
PERFORMANCE AND TITLES OF LAMINE AND DEMB\u00c9L\u00c9 IN 24\/25<\/strong><\/caption> \t
Indicator<\/th> \t\t\tLamine Yamal<\/th> \t\t\tOusmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9<\/th> \t\t<\/tr><\/thead>
Matches played<\/strong><\/td> \t\t\t56<\/td> \t\t\t50<\/td> \t\t<\/tr>
Minutes played<\/strong><\/td> \t\t\t4.643<\/td> \t\t\t3.380<\/td> \t\t<\/tr>
Goals<\/strong><\/td> \t\t\t20<\/td> \t\t\t33<\/td> \t\t<\/tr>
Assists<\/strong><\/td> \t\t\t23<\/td> \t\t\t15<\/td> \t\t<\/tr>
Titles<\/strong><\/td> \t\t\t3<\/td> \t\t\t4<\/td> \t\t<\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>

In the tie against Brest (10-0 on aggregate for PSG), the ‘Mosquito’ scored a couple of goals in the first leg. Finally he closed the tournament with 8 goals and 5 assists<\/strong> (2 in the final against Inter), while Yamal added 5 goals and 4 assists in 13 appearances in the tournament.<\/p>

Ousmane closed 24\/25 as Pichichi of Paris, with 33 goals, taking advantage of Luis Enrique’s decision to line him up as a ‘false 9’\/attacking midfielder, while Lamine was co-leader in assists for Bar\u00e7a, along with Raphinha, with 23 goal passes. The Matar\u00f3 native participated in 43 goals, while the Vernon native produced 48 goals<\/strong> in the course.<\/p>

On Sunday, Another Trial by Fire: The Final Against Cristiano’s Portugal<\/h2>

The Nations League<\/strong> offers a perfect platform to consolidate candidacies for the Ballon d’Or<\/strong>. Spain will face Portugal this Sunday in Munich, in a final that pits two generations against each other: the legend of Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong> against the promise of Lamine Yamal.<\/p>

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Related<\/p>

Where to watch the 2025 Nations League: TV and live streaming <\/a> <\/h4> <\/div> <\/section><\/div>

If the Bar\u00e7a player manages to lift the trophy<\/strong> with another outstanding performance, his candidacy will go from promise to real threat for any consolidated star. The season is not over yet, but Lamine Yamal<\/strong> has already made it clear that he has arrived to stay… and to win.<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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