From August 31 against Rayo Vallecano to this Tuesday against Croatia, Yamal has scored 11 goals and provided 7 assists in 8 consecutive matches, contributing to 18 goals in La Liga, the Champions League, and the UEFA Nations League combined. 

This winning streak is particularly noteworthy because the season did not start well: in the first two official matches against Elche and Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona's No. 10 had neither a goal nor an assist.

This series of outstanding performances coincides with the critical voting period for the Ballon d'Or.

Voting concluded on Monday, September 28, and the winner will be announced on October 26 in London, the first time the awards ceremony will be held outside Paris.

The evaluation period ended on July 19, by which time Spain had already won the European Championship, so this September's performances will not be counted in the selection.

Lamine Yamal, Mbappé, and Kane are considered the biggest favorites.

The results are already sealed, but Barcelona's No. 10 has ensured that no one will forget his name before the envelope is opened: 8 decisive matches in a row, and he secured a direct victory at Kane's home ground.

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