‘Give him the Ballon d’Or’ —- Fans demand as Yamal equals Ronaldo’s LaLiga titles tally

Barcelona’s 28th LaLiga title has reignited the Ballon d’Or debate, with fans now calling for teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal to win the award.

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At just 17, the winger’s influence has been so profound that fans are now drawing comparisons with legends of the game.

Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Espanyol sealed the 2024/25 LaLiga crown with two games to spare, and once again, Lamine Yamal was the key figure.

In a tense contest where Espanyol dominated the early stages, it was Yamal’s stunning left-footed strike after the break that broke the deadlock. Receiving a pass from Dani Olmo, he cut inside and fired into the top corner with remarkable precision.

Fermin Lopez’s late goal put the result beyond doubt, confirming a league title in a season where many ruled out Barcelona before the start of the campaign.

The goal against Espanyol was Yamal’s 17th of the season, and with 25 assists across all competitions, Yamal’s numbers, consistency, and ability to decide big matches have led to growing support for Ballon d’Or recognition.

Following the final whistle, fans on social media were quick to note that Yamal has now won two LaLiga titles, the same number Cristiano Ronaldo managed in nine years with Real Madrid.

Already the youngest player to score in LaLiga, the Champions League, and the Euros, fans now believe that it is time for Yamal to become the youngest player to win the Ballon d’Or award as well.

The current record belongs to Brazilian great Ronaldo de Lima, who was 21 years old when he was first crowned the best player in the world, and Yamal could smash the ex-Real Madrid star’s milestone with a win this year.

After finishing in 8th position last year, many feel that the time is right, despite Yamal’s tender age, for him to claim the top honours.