“El Clásico” Barcelona–Real Madrid: Also a Battle for the Ballon d’Or Trophy — Perfect Tie at 12 Winners Each

Barcelona and Real Madrid have found yet another way to face each other in a historic duel.

Both Spanish clubs have 12 Ballon d’Or winners in their history, a statistic that makes the rivalry between the two football giants even more interesting.

At Barcelona, the list is naturally led by Lionel Messi, who has won the prestigious trophy a full 6 times. Behind him come Johan Cruyff with 2 trophies, while Ronaldinho, Hristo Stoichkov, Luis Suárez and Rivaldo each won one Ballon d’Or.

Real Madrid’s history is likewise full of legendary names. Cristiano Ronaldo leads with 4 Ballon d’Ors, while Alfredo Di Stéfano has won twice. The Madrid list also includes Karim Benzema, Fabio Cannavaro, Ronaldo Nazário, Luís Figo, Raymond Kopa and Luka Modrić. Thus, despite the differences in the total number of trophies won by some of their biggest stars, the clubs’ balance is currently identical: Barcelona 12 – Real Madrid 12.

And now the question is whether this tie will last long. Two of the most talked-about names of the new generation, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, are in the race to write the next chapter. If one of them is named the winner with their respective club, Barcelona or Real Madrid would rise to 13 Ballon d’Or winners. Another duel between the two Spanish giants, with Ballon d’Or history as the stage.