The daily Marca had announced the victory of Robert Lewandowski a month ago, but at those times there are many rumors. According to Pedrerol, Messi would win again with Benzema in second position and Lewandowski closing the podium.
The Bayern Munich forward was the favorite a year ago when the event was canceled due to Covid-19.
For Messi it would be the seventh Golden Ball, Cristiano Ronaldo chasing at 5, further behind are Platini, Cruyjff and Van Basten who won this award three times.