Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé are backing a Champions League winner over Lamine Yamal for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Cristiano Ronaldo spoke to the media on Saturday, and during his press conference, he discussed Lamine Yamal, whom he will face for the first time during Sunday’s UEFA Nations League final between

During a pre-match press conference, the Portuguese star appeared calm and thoughtful, offering several noteworthy remarks. One of the main topics was the rise of Lamine Yamal, the young Barcelona talent who, at just 17, is already making headlines for both his club and the Spanish national team.