Real Madrid have sent an official delegation to London for the Ballon d’Or ceremony, with Kylian Mbappe, Marc Cucurella and Yan Diomande representing the club alongside Felicia Schroder from the women’s team.
Furthermore, Emilio Butragueno, Real Madrid’s Director of Institutional Relations, is leading the delegation, which travelled from Madrid Airport on a private flight on Monday afternoon, according to AS.
The group is expected to arrive in London at around 3:30 p.m. before spending several hours at the Marriott Grosvenor Hotel and heading to the ceremony at the Palladium Theatre.
Real Madrid delegation travels to London for Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid’s delegation includes three players from the men’s first team: Mbappe, Cucurella and Diomande.
Yan Diomande is nominated for the Young Player of the Year award. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Butragueno is heading the club’s official representation, while Schroder is travelling on behalf of the women’s team.
The ceremony marks a significant occasion for Real Madrid, who will have nominees represented across several award categories.
The travelling party is expected to prepare at the Marriott Grosvenor Hotel before attending the event at the Palladium Theatre later in the day.
Mbappe, Cucurella and Diomande represent Real Madrid
Mbappe and Cucurella are among the four Real Madrid players shortlisted for the men’s Ballon d’Or, alongside Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham.
However, Vinicius and Bellingham will not attend the ceremony, according to AS.
Cucurella will represent the Real Madrid delegation at the Ballon d’Or ceremony. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Mbappe will therefore be one of the club’s leading representatives at the event, while Cucurella also joins the delegation as a nominee.
Diomande is travelling because he has been nominated for the Men’s Young Talent of the Year / Kopa Trophy.
Schroder represents Real Madrid women’s team in London
Meanwhile, Schroder is travelling as a candidate for the Young Player of the Year award and will represent Real Madrid’s women’s team at the ceremony.
Caroline Weir, who is nominated for the women’s Ballon d’Or, has not travelled to London, according to the report.
With representatives from both the men’s and women’s teams, Real Madrid will have a presence across multiple award categories.