23 September 2025: Midweek Match & B. D’OrReal Madrid boasts multiple future Ballon d’Or winners. While Messi and Rodri’s wins highlight evolving criteria prioritizing merit over talent, a Real Madrid player needs undisputed dominance like Benzema to secure the award. Xabi Alonso’s early reign shows promise, building a young, evolving squad at the Bernabeu. Though a preferred core exists, Alonso fluidly rotates players, highlighting tactical nuances and the ongoing quest for optimal winger play and creative solutions.
