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Kylian Mbappe has expressed confidence about winning the Ballon d'Or despite going trophyless in his first two seasons at Real Madrid, citing his World Cup performances as a boost to his case. The comments come ahead of the award's announcement, with Mbappe's remarks reflecting ongoing debate over individual honors versus team success. Mbappe backed up his confidence on the pitch, scoring twice as Real Madrid thumped Rayo Vallecano 4-1 in La Liga, with additional goals from Bellingham and Carreras easing pressure on manager Jose Mourinho following the team's previous league defeat.