According to Cadena SER, journalist Tomás Roncero believes that Barcelona's public backing of Yamal could split votes that might have gone to Barcelona players, potentially helping Mbappé in the Ballon d'Or race.

Roncero stated: "I think Barcelona's strategy for the Ballon d'Or will hand the award to him. What Barcelona is doing is dispersing votes that would have otherwise gone to Rodri. Because they are publicly supporting Yamal, Barcelona-related votes will be split between Rodri and Yamal."

Roncero has repeatedly argued that, in his opinion, the Ballon d'Or should belong to Rodri, as he delivered the best performance at the World Cup and was ultimately named the tournament's best player. However, Barcelona's strategy could cost Rodri the award. Roncero explained: "Rodri won the Ballon d'Or because Vinicius didn't get the majority of Real Madrid's votes; many voted for Bellingham and Carvajal, who finished third and fourth respectively. It was this vote-splitting that handed the Ballon d'Or to Rodri. It's like in 2010, when Xavi and Iniesta split votes, and Messi won the award."

The journalist also noted that if Mbappé wins the Ballon d'Or this year, Real Madrid fans could respond indifferently, since Mbappé hasn't played a decisive role in Real Madrid's most important matches. Roncero said: "Obviously, if Real Madrid beat both Betis at home and in the derby, and Mbappé scores two goals in each match, Real Madrid fans would be more determined in their voting. I also admit that if Mbappé wins, it would be some consolation for Real Madrid fans, because at least the award won't go to Barcelona again. I hope he wins, because it would be one of the few bright spots for us Real Madrid fans at the start of the season."

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