Real Madrid are preparing to send a high-level delegation to the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London on Monday. The event comes the day after El Clásico against Barcelona on Sunday evening.
Nominated players and award races
According to L'Équipe, several of Real Madrid's nominated players are set to head to London for the ceremony. Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior and Marc Cucurella are among the Ballon d'Or nominees.
Thibaut Courtois is in the running for best goalkeeper of the season, Yann Diomande is in the race for best young talent, and Felicia Schröder competes for best young talent in the women's category.
Mbappé scored on Wednesday
Mbappé scored in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday.
L'Équipe's account of 2024
According to L'Équipe, Real Madrid pulled out of the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony at the last moment once it became clear that Vinícius Júnior would miss out on the award. According to L'Équipe, Caroline Weir was the only Real Madrid representative to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony.