Luis Figo asks for patience as Diomande adapts at Real Madrid

Luis Figo, Betfair ambassador, urged patience over Diomande Ballesteros’ adaptation to Real Madrid. “It’s normal for him to go step by step. There’s a certain adaptation time,” he said, adding that “it’s not the same to play at Real Madrid as in another team.” The Portuguese believes the youngster is “already adapting to what Real Madrid is” and that “in the next matches he’ll contribute more and win more prominence.”

Figo also commented on Bernardo Silva. He said Bernardo has “a lot of technical quality” and that if Mourinho decides to give him more minutes, he will “surely bring that quality,” especially in building up play.

Finally, the former player weighed in on the Ballon d’Or race, saying he sees “three or four” favorites, pointing to Spanish contenders tied to the World Cup such as Lamine Yamal or Rodrigo, while also citing Mbappé and Messi, plus other options including Dembélé, Olise or Kane.