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Kylian Mbappe is being backed to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with former France international Bacary Sagna telling GOAL why the Real Madrid superstar is destined to land a prestigious Golden Ball at some stage.

Coach Alvaro Arbeloa praised Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior as "the best players in the world" after the pair inspired Real Madrid to a 2-0 win at Villarreal.

Real Madrid’s start to the 2025–26 season under Xabi Alonso has been flawless. They’ve won all six of their La Liga matches and secured a victory in their UEFA Champions League opener, positioning themselves as serious contenders in both competitions.

Vinicius Jr was back to his brilliant best and Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace as Real Madrid battered Monaco, 6-1, on Tuesday.

What is Julien Laurens watching this weekend? For starters, Kylian Mbappé's quest to make Madrid history, plus the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off.