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Another Barcelona win over Real Madrid! Lamine Yamal, Raphinha & Robert Lewandowski all IN as just six Los Blancos stars make La Liga Team of the Season nominee list

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<p>With the top European leagues at the business end of the 2024-25 campaign, the EA Sports FC Team of the Season (TOTS) cards are set to be unveiled. La Liga, Spain's top tier, recently released the nominees in contention for each position, and it didn't take long for supporters to notice that Barcelona had more players in the list than their Real Madrid counterparts. Indeed, Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Robert Lewandowski were just some of the Barca players nominated for their stellar performances this season, highlighting the team's consistency under Hansi Flick.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Catalans ultimately edged the battle, with six Real Madrid and eight Barcelona players included in total. <strong>Thibaut Courtois, Antonio Rudiger, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Kylian Mbappe</strong> and <strong>Vinicius Junior</strong> were all given the nod, while Barca's nominees included defenders <strong>Alejandro Balde, Inigo Martinez, Jules Kounde</strong>, and <strong>Pau Cubarsi</strong>; midfielder <strong>Pedri</strong>; and forwards <strong>Raphinha, Lamine Yamal</strong>, and<strong> Robert Lewandowski</strong>.</p><p>The fact that so many Barcelona players were selected for the Team of the Season nomination list highlights their overall supremacy in Spanish football during the 2024-25 campaign. Indeed, they've beaten Madrid in the last four matches between the two sides, including in the Copa del Rey final on April 26. As for the full EA Sports FC La Liga Team of the Season reveal, that will arrive on May 23.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Barcelona's strong Team of the Season showing reflects a year of tactical growth alongside the rise of exciting young talents. Notably, 17-year-old Yamal excelled with his creativity and consistency, becoming a leading assist provider. Experienced players like Lewandowski have also been crucial in their title push, while <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-champions-league-record-tied-raphinha-barcelona-inter-equals-european-goal-involvement-history/bltec9dcd7c997f3e11" target="_blank">Raphinha matched Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most goal contributions</a> in a single Champions League season to show his importance.</p>

TELL ME MORE 

<p>Barcelona leads the Liga table with 79 points, closely followed by Real Madrid, who have 75. The title race could take a decisive turn as the two giants face off in the upcoming Clasico on May 11. A win for Barca could all but seal the title, while a Madrid victory would cut the gap to just one point, setting up a thrilling finish. With star performers like Yamal and Mbappe in top form, all eyes will be on Sunday's clash that may define the season.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Another Barcelona win over Real Madrid! Lamine Yamal, Raphinha & Robert Lewandowski all IN as just six Los Blancos stars make La Liga Team of the Season nominee list | Goal.com

Barcelona have received the most nominations for the La Liga Team of the Season, edging out Real Madrid in several key positions.

Another Barcelona win over Real Madrid! Lamine Yamal, Raphinha &amp; Robert Lewandowski all IN as just six Los Blancos stars make La Liga Team of the Season nominee list

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