Barcelona star midfielder Pedri highlighted the incredible qualities of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. Despite the rivalry with Real Madrid, Barcelona midfielder Pedri spoke effusively of Los Blancos duo Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, stressing their incredible qualities. What Pedri said The 22-year-old was named in the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or, and as is customary, he sat down with the organisers, France Football, for an interview. During the conversations, he spoke about the Real Madrid stars, praising Mbappe's quality in 1v1 situations and Jude Bellingham's technique and power. “Real Madrid have a lot of very good players,” he said, per MD. “When Kylian Mbappe has the ball and is in a one-on-one, it is very difficult to stop him. “And Jude Bellingham is really incredible. He combines physical strength with technical ability, which makes facing him extremely difficult.” Pedri on his Ballon d'Or chances The Canary Islander also expressed his desire to win the prize. While many footballers are usually diplomatic when asked about their Ballon d'Or desires, Pedri staked his claim, referencing Rodri’s landmark victory. “The Ballon d’Or is often won by strikers, but Rodri’s award shows that the role of midfielders must be valued more,” he said. “Why can’t I dream of winning it one day? But I’m not the one who decides who’s the best. There are people who are more qualified to judge, especially those who vote for individual awards. “I worked hard last season and I think I performed at a very good level. On a collective level, things also went very well. On a personal level, I felt very comfortable and found the consistency I was looking for last season. The coach placed his trust in me, which is essential for me to give my all.”