Who wins the Ballon d'Or will be largely determined by the club that wins the Champions League. Since there might be no major competition like the world cup or European nations cup, the UCL will contribute more or affect how votes will be cast. Ousmane Dembele will face a strong challenge from Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal or Raphinha. These two players have contributed in no small measure to the success of Barcelona this season. However the performance of these players in the Champions League finals is also very important. People tend to overrate a player when he performs well in the finals of any competition.
You are right, both players have contributed immensely to the success of Barcelona this season, they already have three titles this season. Winning the Champions League will make it four, giving them a big shot at the Ballon D’or ratings. In my opinion, if Barcelona win the UCL, Raphinha should be given the Ballon D’or award. I think he deserves it more than Lamine Yamal.
Raphinha also played exceptionally in the Champions League this year. We can say that he had the best year of his career this year. However, we should never underestimate 17-year-old Lamine Yamal. The fact that he is so successful at this age shows us how great he will be in the future. Of course, even though his chances for the Balon D’or seem low at the moment, I believe he will definitely win one day. First of all, Barcelona will have to win in the difficult Italy away match and advance. I think Paris Saint-Germain will beat Arsenal and advance. I don’t know who Paris Saint-Germain’s opponent will be in the final, but I have a feeling that Paris Saint-Germain will win the cup this year.