La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[Harkorede]

As a Barca "Fan" I am very happy to see Real failing like this... Not being able to win at home vs Valladolid is kinda pathetic actually...

Maybe this is the same thing felt supporters of Real Madrid when Barcelona could not win against Bilbao the previous week.

Real Madrid did not experience defeat, only they drew and only got 1 point.

I hope that Barcelona can win against Betis so that you can be happy, because Barcelona haven't got any points at all in official competitions.

The only difference being that even with a full squad at Barcelona disposal, Athletic Bilbao is always a tricky test, and Barcelona losing is always an expected outcome, which was the case with Real Madrid vs Valladolid where Madrid running riot is the least expectation.

Barcelona winning today will even things out.

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[Naida_BR]

As a Barca "Fan" I am very happy to see Real failing like this... Not being able to win at home vs Valladolid is kinda pathetic actually...

Maybe this is the same thing felt supporters of Real Madrid when Barcelona could not win against Bilbao the previous week.

Real Madrid did not experience defeat, only they drew and only got 1 point.

I hope that Barcelona can win against Betis so that you can be happy, because Barcelona haven't got any points at all in official competitions.

The only difference being that even with a full squad at Barcelona disposal, Athletic Bilbao is always a tricky test, and Barcelona losing is always an expected outcome, which was the case with Real Madrid vs Valladolid where Madrid running riot is the least expectation.

Barcelona winning today will even things out.

The first fixtures are always tricky.
I remember stating that I am going to bet for Bilbao winning and people told me that I am crazy.

I don't think that Barcelona is going to lose again points, so a bet For Barcelona win will be my shot

[slaman29]

So the good news is Real Madrid could only draw last night, but the bad news is Messi seems to be unavailable tonight. And even if we win, we'll still be behind Real haha. Not that first two games of the season will decide everything but Valencia must also be worried to only get 2 points from 2 winnable games.

I'm happy with 1-0, hope it all happens for us tonight.

[tomahawk9]

If I had to describe the Real Madrid vs Valladolid using one word, that word would be "Déjà vu". The match yesterday was the perfect representation of most of our our games from last season:

Great first half, only thing missing was the goal. In the 2nd half, we start playing as if if we were winning 5-0 (but we're actually 0-0), while the opposite begins to push forward, and with our terrible defense (Ramos past his prime, Varane out of position, Marcelo not defending, Carvajal nowhere to be seen), the opposite team actually have some clear chances. Enter desperation mode in the 70min, begin the crossing operation (cross after cross after cross, etc, etc), then score a goal straight out of nowhere, but concede in the final minutes to either lose or draw the game (yesterday, it was a draw). All in all, fighting for the Europa League spots, here we come!!!!

Barcelona vs Real Betis

Over the last 10 years, Betis only managed to beat Barcelona once: it was last year at the Camp Nou, game finished 3-4.

[rachman mahesa]

Barcelona winning today will even things out.

That's what Barcelona should get, Victory!
In fact, it is very rare to see Barcelona losing in a row, at least what often happens is that they only experience the first defeat after that they are in good condition again, which is to win every game.

[Trofo]

Barcelona winning today will even things out.

That's what Barcelona should get, Victory!
In fact, it is very rare to see Barcelona losing in a row, at least what often happens is that they only experience the first defeat after that they are in good condition again, which is to win every game.

Won't be easy for Barca tonight. They are playing without Messi, Suarez and Dembele. I am curious too see if some young talents will get the chance in attack or maybe they decide to use Rakitic or Roberto further forward. Those guys can play anywhere in the field, especially Roberto.

[Daniel91]

Barcelona winning today will even things out.

That's what Barcelona should get, Victory!
In fact, it is very rare to see Barcelona losing in a row, at least what often happens is that they only experience the first defeat after that they are in good condition again, which is to win every game.

Won't be easy for Barca tonight. They are playing without Messi, Suarez and Dembele. I am curious too see if some young talents will get the chance in attack or maybe they decide to use Rakitic or Roberto further forward. Those guys can play anywhere in the field, especially Roberto.

It's obvious now that Barcelona and Real with or without Messi and Ronaldo are 2 conpletly different teams,  the same as Argentina and Portugal nacional team.
Barcelona will have Messi a few more years but what will happen when Messi leave?
Real already suffering now without Ronaldo.
I think this is main reason why both clubs fight so much for Neymar now.
He is great player but have very difficult character,  he is less mature and was injured to many times recently so he can be potential solution for both clubs but also future problem, like Bale in Real now.

[rachman mahesa]

Barcelona winning today will even things out.

That's what Barcelona should get, Victory!
In fact, it is very rare to see Barcelona losing in a row, at least what often happens is that they only experience the first defeat after that they are in good condition again, which is to win every game.

Won't be easy for Barca tonight. They are playing without Messi, Suarez and Dembele. I am curious too see if some young talents will get the chance in attack or maybe they decide to use Rakitic or Roberto further forward. Those guys can play anywhere in the field, especially Roberto.

Without a core attack, it certainly won't be as easy as usual.
Barcelona still has hope with the remaining players like Antoine Griezmann who can still be relied upon.

Reporting from Marca, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde even had to call academy players like Carles Perez and Ansu Fati.

Barcelona really crisis players for the front lines.

[Murat]

I still can't believe how Real Madrid lost three valuable points last night. Real Madrid was ahead in all circumstances except goals. Benzema produced that only goal to the 80th minute. But poor Real couldn't hold the lead for just 10 minutes. I am totally frustrated to see how Madrid collapse on the last moments of the match.

Barcelona will clash with Betis, Messi would miss this match too. So, Real Betis have a possibility to defeat Barcelona in the absence of Messi.

[yoseph]

I still can't believe how Real Madrid lost three valuable points last night. Real Madrid was ahead in all circumstances except goals. Benzema produced that only goal to the 80th minute. But poor Real couldn't hold the lead for just 10 minutes. I am totally frustrated to see how Madrid collapse on the last moments of the match.

Barcelona will clash with Betis, Messi would miss this match too. So, Real Betis have a possibility to defeat Barcelona in the absence of Messi.

Madrid are severly lacking in terms of creativity, it shows how Ronaldo was an integral member of the team and they are still missing his services in the team and with the Barcelona Betis game, we all remember how Betis managed to win at the Camp Nou last season and am sure that with Messi's absence they might get to do so once again.

[efialtis]

I still can't believe how Real Madrid lost three valuable points last night. Real Madrid was ahead in all circumstances except goals. Benzema produced that only goal to the 80th minute. But poor Real couldn't hold the lead for just 10 minutes. I am totally frustrated to see how Madrid collapse on the last moments of the match.

Barcelona will clash with Betis, Messi would miss this match too. So, Real Betis have a possibility to defeat Barcelona in the absence of Messi.

Madrid are severly lacking in terms of creativity, it shows how Ronaldo was an integral member of the team and they are still missing his services in the team and with the Barcelona Betis game, we all remember how Betis managed to win at the Camp Nou last season and am sure that with Messi's absence they might get to do so once again.

They are indeed missing Ronaldo who was capable of winning matches on his own whenever the rest did not perform as they should...

[efialtis]

Barca 1-1 at HT vs Betis - most notable point is that Griezman scored his first goal for Barca! 70% possession for Barca, 8-0 corners for Barca but Griezmans equalizer came only a few minutes before the HT whistle. Expect an exciting 2nd half but dont think betis will be able to handle the pressure.

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Does the voice of a possible comeback of Mou as coach of Real Madrid true or is only a fake rumor arrived in Italy from random Spain sources?

[Harkorede]

Barca 1-1 at HT vs Betis - most notable point is that Griezman scored his first goal for Barca! 70% possession for Barca, 8-0 corners for Barca but Griezmans equalizer came only a few minutes before the HT whistle. Expect an exciting 2nd half but dont think betis will be able to handle the pressure.

I must say I'm very impressed with the team spirit today! I'm very happy with the team's performance although a number area still need to be worked on, but then let's just enjoy the huge positivity from the game! Griezmann was a beauty to watch..

[LTU_btc]

Barca 1-1 at HT vs Betis - most notable point is that Griezman scored his first goal for Barca! 70% possession for Barca, 8-0 corners for Barca but Griezmans equalizer came only a few minutes before the HT whistle. Expect an exciting 2nd half but dont think betis will be able to handle the pressure.

I must say I'm very impressed with the team spirit today! I'm very happy with team's performance although a number area still need to be worked on, but then let's just enjoy the huge positivity from the game!

Yeah, tonight we saw great performance of Barcelona. Without Messi, Suarez, Dembele - I was worried before the game, but we saw that this team can play very well even without these players. And it was also interesting to see some young players in the squad.

They are indeed missing Ronaldo who was capable of winning matches on his own whenever the rest did not perform as they should...

Real starting their second season without Ronaldo. Maybe it's time to forget him and move on. They simply must beat like Valladolid without any excuses.

[efialtis]

Barca 1-1 at HT vs Betis - most notable point is that Griezman scored his first goal for Barca! 70% possession for Barca, 8-0 corners for Barca but Griezmans equalizer came only a few minutes before the HT whistle. Expect an exciting 2nd half but dont think betis will be able to handle the pressure.

Griezman fully arrived and Betis really couldnt handle the pressure - we are off to a nice start and this victory is especially sweet due to the fact Real drew.

[joniboini]

And in the end, Barca won quite comfortably. Not a bad day for them. Looking at their chances, they need to work on it. Only seven shots on target, less than 50% of their total shots for goal. While Betis made only four but three of them are on target.

Also, Fekir scored for his new club, good for him.

[narcopop]

And in the end, Barca won quite comfortably. Not a bad day for them. Looking at their chances, they need to work on it. Only seven shots on target, less than 50% of their total shots for goal. While Betis made only four but three of them are on target.

Also, Fekir scored for his new club, good for him.

It was one of those evenings when watching Barcelona is the purest pleasure. The positive vibes from Antoine Griezmann, nice, offensive football, quick actions. The pass for the pass. Mobility for mobility. And, of course, Ansu Fati. Hope his career will be as good as yesterday's entrance. Or even better cause he deserves it

Maybe there's life after Pulga at Camp Nou after all.

[Upgrade00]

And, of course, Ansu Fati. Hope his career will be as good as yesterday's entrance. Or even better cause he deserves it

His debut was my highlight of the night, he becomes the youngest player to feature in the first team since 1941, and he showed why he has been the topic of discussion leading up to the night. Great composure, nice and tidy touches and an eye for goal, pure offensive football.

Now I can't wait to see Griezmann play along side Messi, he was brilliant last night.

[efialtis]

And, of course, Ansu Fati. Hope his career will be as good as yesterday's entrance. Or even better cause he deserves it

His debut was my highlight of the night, he becomes the youngest player to feature in the first team since 1941, and he showed why he has been the topic of discussion leading up to the night. Great composure, nice and tidy touches and an eye for goal, pure offensive football.

Now I can't wait to see Griezmann play along side Messi, he was brilliant last night.

Hell yeah, Griezmann-Messi may be the next brilliant duo - who needs Neymar...