This Wednesday, PSG and Liverpool go head-to-head in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg, with a heavyweight clash expected at the Parc des Princes. But beyond the team battle, all eyes will be on the individual showdown between Mohamed Salah and Ousmane Dembélé.
The 2025 Ballon d’Or race is already in motion, and both attackers are among the early frontrunners. However, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior remain strong contenders, depending on Real Madrid’s fortunes this season.
So far, Salah (30 goals, 22 assists in 39 games) and Dembélé (26 goals, 6 assists in 33 games) have been leading the charge. The English media is already fueling the rivalry, with The Daily Mail suggesting this battle could be decisive:
“Their head-to-head could play a crucial role in determining the next Ballon d’Or winner, with no clear favorite yet.”
The British publication also highlighted Dembélé’s resurgence under Luis Enrique:
“Now deployed as a false nine, he is outpacing Mbappé in key attacking stats and has become PSG’s standout performer.”
With so much at stake, this match could be a defining moment in the Ballon d’Or race. Who will rise to the occasion? The pitch will deliver the verdict!
