La Liga Nominations: Eight Barcelona, Six Real Madrid Players Contend

As the 2024/25 La Liga season nears its conclusion, both Barcelona and Real Madrid have made a strong showing in the nominations for the Team of the Season, announced in partnership with EA Sports FC. Eight Barcelona players, including the entire first-choice backline and attacking trio of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha, are among the nominees, while Real Madrid has six players in contention, such as Thibaut Courtois, Antonio Rudiger, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. Notably, Pedri is the sole Barcelona midfielder nominated, reflecting his standout performances. Fans are now invited to vote for their favorite players to help determine the final Team of the Season. The nominations highlight ongoing rivalry and excellence between the two clubs, with both squads featuring prominently across positions. These recognitions come amid growing anticipation for individual awards, as Barcelona's Raphinha has also named several teammates and Real Madrid stars as Ballon d'Or contenders.