Cucurella would vote for himself in the Ballon d'Or, says Real Madrid verdict premature

Marc Cucurella said he would vote for himself for the 2026 Ballon d'Or and that it is too early to judge his Real Madrid form.

• Spain face the Czech Republic on Saturday in the third round of Nations League Group 3, having beaten England and Croatia.
• Cucurella said if the decision were his, he would vote for himself, and will leave the winner to the voters.
• Cucurella said he has played fewer than 10 matches for Real Madrid after starting with a new coach, so assessing the team is premature.
• Cucurella said Real Madrid academy players, once they gain more experience, could join the first team and the national squad.