What happened: Bayern Munich and Manchester City are also in contention. The honor evaluates club performance across the 2025-26 season.
Why it matters: An international jury will rank two clubs, assigning two points to its first choice and one to its second. First-place support serves as the opening tiebreaker if clubs finish level.
By the numbers: Barcelona’s 2025-26 case rests on four trophies: the Women’s Champions League, Liga F, Copa de la Reina and Supercopa de España.
What to watch: The winner will be revealed at the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Oct. 26.