The Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on Monday, and this year’s decision promises to be one of the tightest in recent memory. Three players stand out as leading candidates, with two of them coming from Barcelona — Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

What could have been a full-on celebration for the Catalan club might end up being a bit more subdued. According to Mundo Deportivo, two key teammates — Robert Lewandowski and Pedri — are reportedly not expected to attend the gala.

Having already experienced the event before, Pedri has decided to prioritize rest this time. With Barcelona’s schedule growing more demanding, the midfielder prefers to stay in Spain and focus on preparing for Thursday’s league match against Real Oviedo.

Pedri is currently the only Barça outfield player who has started

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