Kylian Mbappé arrived at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony with a smile, after Real Madrid's great victory over Barcelona. The French striker, protagonist of the 2‑1 with a brace, commented on the evening before the start of the event, stating that "we all came together, after yesterday's match we had a fantastic evening".
The player, among the main candidates to win the prestigious award, has chosen to keep a low profile. “We just want to enjoy the evening and see how it will go,” he declared, referring to the prestige of the Spanish club and the presence of several merengue representatives among the protagonists of the evening. "I think Real Madrid's place is to be part of the elite of world football. We'll see about the rest."
Mbappé arrives at the Ballon d'Or night as the favourite, but the competition remains very strong. Other great protagonists of the season, including Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, are also in the running for the title. Despite the pressure, the Frenchman seems focused on the present moment, trying to enjoy the event and letting the final result be decided on the pitch.
The ceremony takes place in a festive atmosphere, with the most important players and clubs in world football present to celebrate the excellence of the season. Mbappé, with his brace against Barcelona, proved once again that he is one of the best in the world, but underlined that the real challenge remains ahead of him and his colleagues.
Mbappé's future remains uncertain, but his serenity and determination on the pitch make him a candidate to keep an eye on. With the evening still underway, all eyes remain on the final result of the 2026 Ballon d'Or, as the Frenchman continues to enjoy the moment and look forward to the next challenges.