Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has overtaken teammate Raphinha in the running for the 2025 Ballon d'Or after his starring role against Inter Milan.
Inter manager Simone Inzaghi hailed Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as a “once-in-a-half-century talent” after their thrilling 3-3 draw in Spain on Wednesday.
The 17-year-old was instrumental for the Catalans, netting a stunning solo goal in a frenetic first half and hitting the woodwork twice in the deadlock.
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Yamal earned an impressive 8.84 WhoScored rating against Inter, securing a spot in the Champions League Team of the Week. The match marked his 100th appearance for Barcelona, though he couldn’t clinch a first-leg lead for Hansi Flick’s side.
Nevertheless, Barcelona remain on course for a historic treble, following their recent Copa Del Rey victory over Real Madrid and this result against the Nerazzurri.
Should Yamal continue to shine on the biggest stages, Barcelona could well add La Liga and Champions League titles to their cabinet, while the teenager is likely to dominate individual award races too including the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
Inzaghi’s praise has struck a chord with bettors, as Yamal is now the 6/4 favourite to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or with bet365 (5/2 best price on BetVictor), overtaking Barcelona teammate Raphinha.
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Ballon d'Or Betting Odds
| Ballon d'Or Winner | Best Odds | Worst Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Lamine Yamal | 5/2 | 6/4 |
| Raphinha | 5/2 | 11/5 |
| Ousmane Dembele | 9/2 | 4/1 |
| Mohamed Salah | 8/1 | 6/1 |
| Pedri | 12/1 | 9/1 |
Lamine Yamal is now the bookmakers' favourite to win the Ballon d'Or after his star showing in Barcelona's Champions League semi-final first leg with Inter Milan.
Yamal has already outdone Lionel Messi’s achievements at the same age and is poised for further growth, barring serious injuries. Raphinha has slipped to 9/4 for the Ballon d’Or on bet365 (5/2 best), while PSG’s Ousmane Dembele stands at 9/2.
Barcelona dominate the Ballon d’Or betting, with Pedri at 12/1 and Robert Lewandowski at 14/1. Previous favourite Mohamed Salah has drifted to 8/1, with waning support despite his part in Liverpool’s Premier League success.
Flick is thriving in his debut season in Spain, and Yamal is reaping the rewards of the German’s guidance. If he continues to dazzle domestically and in Europe, Yamal could confidently add the Ballon d’Or to his burgeoning collection of accolades.
