La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

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Yeah it still very early, these teams have even reach the point when they'll be battling with fatigue and lots of injuries yet to know which would be able to manage the situation better, I think that's when I'll begin my judgment on which is the better team, anyways Madrid remains best for now since they're at the top.

Yes, it's still too early to determine who has the best chance of winning the title this season, as the points gap between Real Madrid and Barcelona isn't that big, and there are still many important matches remaining.
At least we can determine who will win this season's title race once the season is halfway through and the points gap is likely to be even larger.
Real Madrid may look better in first place, but I think Barca will try to overtake them.
Remember, Real Madrid only have a lower total score than Barca, which is a sign that Barca still has a good chance.

Last season, Real Madrid and Barcelona fought neck and neck until the very end to secure the trophy, and that scenario could very well repeat itself this season. The strength of both teams so far doesn’t seem too different, Barcelona are more productive in scoring goals, while Real Madrid are stronger defensively. The result of the upcoming El Clasico may shape the narrative and provide an early indication of who is better between the two at the moment. With such a narrow points gap, changes at the top of the table can happen very easily.

A packed match schedule, player injuries, and suspensions are some of the factors that will determine their journey moving forward. In terms of squad depth, Real Madrid do appear to have a more balanced team than Barcelona, but consistency will ultimately decide who lifts the trophy this season. Meanwhile, Atletico performance has also begun to improve, and they might just disrupt the title race this season.

[mvdheuvel1983]

Real Madrid yesterday's match against Getafe is an eye opening for me on how Real Madrid find it hard to win Getafe with more than one goal upon the two red cards given to Getafe. It was after the second red, in late minutes of the second half, that Real Madrid scored in 80 minutes of the match.

Had it been, there was no red card given to Getafe, will Real Madrid win their yesterday match? I don't think. Alonso should think of build a team that everyone can score from any angle, not placing the teams wins on Mbappe to do that. This a big concern to look into as the defenseline of Real Madrid seems to be weak currently.

Getafe didn't come here to play, it was a very challenging game and there have been more counting back and front. They ended with 1 nil defeats to Real Madrid and that's no good results for them. Real Madrid are not balance with how they're playing oppositions. Yesterday's game, they struggle to win and if not the interference of red card on Getafe players, they would have settle for draw points. This win was essential for Real Madrid and they're sitting ontop of the La Liga table with 24 points while Barcelona is 22points with second position. Xabi Alonso will face Hansi Flick and if he wins El Classico, only then I can believe Xabi Alonso has the capacity to win and come out in triumphant style.

Getafe really are it difficult for Real Madrid to get that winning goal Real Madrid was dominating the game all round but Gatefe players was playing a defensive game which never allowed Real Madrid to score them not until their players was sent off as a result of red care they was when Real Madrid scored the only goal of match. The match was almost approaching the last minute so it would have ended in a 0:0 draw but Xabi Alonso and his players was fortunate to win following a strike from Mbappe who has been so outstanding this season, the win takes Real Madrid basketball to top of the league with Barca sitting in the second place the battle continues till they play each other the winner will take over the top of the table.

[iamsange]

It’s not uncommon for players to set these up, they draw you in and should you take the bait, they make a big deal out of any contact on the pitch. Vini is one of those kind of players, in fact, all players do this and when the referee doesn’t give them a second look, they jump right up into the game. That’s why this guy would come up with these kind of responses. Vini just did what would favour his team and it worked. They scored their goal shortly after the foul. It’s just football.

This kind of thing goes without saying, because football isn't just about players following the coach's instructions; it also involves tactics that the opponent doesn't anticipate. So, it's quite natural for players to do things that benefit their team, as the ultimate goal is to win by scoring as many goals as possible. However, it's important to understand that not all players are tasked with this. Defenders and midfielders are strongly advised to avoid making any mistakes during the match.

[Scarlett_23]

..The Red card was compulsory? I don't think so but the deed have been done and Real Madrid once again come out with thrilling win. Real Madrid Madrid frontline, Kylian Mbappe didn't disappoint, he come out with the leading goal against the home team.

I don't know but for me am still not convinced on the way Real Madrid are performing although a win is win but atleast there is something that should be seen in this Real Madrid team seeing how they have a reputation to uphold, personally I don't see Real Madrid as a team that would struggle to win games although sometimes it happens but not on the note of being a regular basis.

Real Madrid yesterday's match against Getafe is an eye opening for me on how Real Madrid find it hard to win Getafe with more than one goal upon the two red cards given to Getafe. It was after the second red, in late minutes of the second half, that Real Madrid scored in 80 minutes of the match.

Had it been, there was no red card given to Getafe, will Real Madrid win their yesterday match? I don't think. Alonso should think of build a team that everyone can score from any angle, not placing the teams wins on Mbappe to do that. This a big concern to look into as the defenseline of Real Madrid seems to be weak currently.

Getafe played great against Real Madrid. But in the end, Real Madrid won. However, Real Madrid had to struggle a lot for this victory. Mbappe scored the goal for Real Madrid. Now Real Madrid is at the top of the points table with 24 points. However, after this match, Alonso was asked if Real is only relying on Mbappe for goals? Although he did not answer the question, he said that he is satisfied with Mbappe's play. It would have been better if Real Madrid's play was a little more balanced. On the other hand, Barcelona is in second place in the points table with 22 goals so far this season.

[ancafe]

Getafe played great against Real Madrid. But in the end, Real Madrid won. However, Real Madrid had to struggle a lot for this victory. Mbappe scored the goal for Real Madrid. Now Real Madrid is at the top of the points table with 24 points. However, after this match, Alonso was asked if Real is only relying on Mbappe for goals? Although he did not answer the question, he said that he is satisfied with Mbappe's play. It would have been better if Real Madrid's play was a little more balanced. On the other hand, Barcelona is in second place in the points table with 22 goals so far this season.

Vice versa with Real Madrid because they also played well in that match, but they had difficulty scoring many of the opportunities they had. Getafe began to have difficulty wheezing in keeping up with the game after their players were given red cards and perhaps if the red card had not been given the match would have gone differently. There are still many weaknesses that may need to be overcome because Real Madrid's superior number of players is still quite difficult to score goals and Xabi Alonso has to find a way to prevent this from happening again in a much more balanced match.

[Tamaperdana]

I know how painful Endrick by looking at his eyes during Madrid's game against Getafe. I believe he will not get any minutes this season from Alonso. It's pretty clear the current coach doesn't need him so he has to go no matter whether it's a loan or permanent. He should not stay longer there.

I remember many people overhyped him when he was coming in. However, he's becoming another flop. He can leave from there in January. If he's not doing it, he's probably the dumbest player ever i seen.

Anyone who believe him still have a chance to get minutes is naive. I wondering you guys opinion whether he must leave as a loan or permanent during the winter window.

Yes, I agree with your assumption. Basically, in the current situation, Endrick is no longer needed at Real Madrid. This is due to the presence of Mbappé, who currently plays the same position as Endrick. Besides Mbappé, Real Madrid also has Gonzalo, who also plays as a striker. So, with that in mind, I don't think Endrick has much hope of securing a place in the Real Madrid main squad. Because we've already seen for ourselves that Endrick rarely plays for Real Madrid. Therefore, I personally agree that he should leave Real Madrid. Because he's still young, he shouldn't waste his time on a team that no longer needs him.

So, Endrick is better off finding a team that wants to make him a mainstay, as that would certainly be much better for his future career. Regarding leaving permanently or on loan, I think Endrick would be better off leaving permanently. Because basically, he wants to wait until he can stay at Real Madrid. Because his rivals, Mbappé and Gonzalo, still have contracts that are still very long. So, if he continues to wait, I think it will be a long time, and there's no guarantee he'll be a main striker. Therefore, I think Endrick would be better off leaving permanently.

[abhiseshakana]

I know how painful Endrick by looking at his eyes during Madrid's game against Getafe. I believe he will not get any minutes this season from Alonso. It's pretty clear the current coach doesn't need him so he has to go no matter whether it's a loan or permanent. He should not stay longer there.

I remember many people overhyped him when he was coming in. However, he's becoming another flop. He can leave from there in January. If he's not doing it, he's probably the dumbest player ever i seen.

Anyone who believe him still have a chance to get minutes is naive. I wondering you guys opinion whether he must leave as a loan or permanent during the winter window.

Yes, I agree with your assumption. Basically, in the current situation, Endrick is no longer needed at Real Madrid. This is due to the presence of Mbappé, who currently plays the same position as Endrick. Besides Mbappé, Real Madrid also has Gonzalo, who also plays as a striker. So, with that in mind, I don't think Endrick has much hope of securing a place in the Real Madrid main squad. Because we've already seen for ourselves that Endrick rarely plays for Real Madrid. Therefore, I personally agree that he should leave Real Madrid. Because he's still young, he shouldn't waste his time on a team that no longer needs him.

So, Endrick is better off finding a team that wants to make him a mainstay, as that would certainly be much better for his future career. Regarding leaving permanently or on loan, I think Endrick would be better off leaving permanently. Because basically, he wants to wait until he can stay at Real Madrid. Because his rivals, Mbappé and Gonzalo, still have contracts that are still very long. So, if he continues to wait, I think it will be a long time, and there's no guarantee he'll be a main striker. Therefore, I think Endrick would be better off leaving permanently.

It was really painful when he saw his friends were playing on the field, and he was just a bench player, but that is indeed the consequence for young players who play for a team as big as Real Madrid. For that reason, Endrick really has to be patient and wait for the opportunity to come. Besides, this is his second season, so I think he will definitely get that opportunity. What I see is that Xabi Alonso is a manager who is willing to give young players a chance to play on the pitch (just like Arda Guler, who now has a lot of playing time).

So if Endrick has the criteria that his manager likes, then Xabi Alonso will not possibly ignore that. But if he really can't be patient any longer, then the wisest move would be to leave Real Madrid, either as a loan player or leaving permanently.

[Solokan]

Look at today's match Alaves attacked a lot, but their luck was not on their side, which is why they could not win this match. Only the bar post was an obstacle and many balls hit the bar post and did not enter the goal post, here the Alaves team failed and in the end the game turned into a draw. Although they shared a point each, I blame luck for the reason that Alaves team did not add 3 points to them.
But the Valencia team had attacks but much more in the beginning. However, the Alaves team got enough free kicks from outside the box but could not use them. In the end, this match was just a disappointment for them and disappointed the spectators and the gamblers even more.

Yes, it's true, it's a shame that Alaves couldn't score against Valencia, even though they had plenty of chances and attacked a lot. Of course, in that match, we saw that Valencia defended really well, making it very difficult for Alaves to score against them. Personally, I was also disappointed with the result of the match because I thought Alaves would win, but in fact, Alaves did not win because the result was a draw. Now I lost my bet on that match because I favored Alaves to win.

As the host, it is unfortunate that Alaves did not play as expected by their fans. Now, of course, Alaves must improve their performance so that in the upcoming matches they can play better. Similarly, Valencia must also improve their performance to perform better in upcoming matches. Indeed, many were disappointed by the Alaves vs Valencia match. In the next match, Alaves must prepare to face Rayo, while Valencia must prepare to face Villarreal. We'll see what happens next.

[Gallar]

Last season, Real Madrid and Barcelona fought neck and neck until the very end to secure the trophy, and that scenario could very well repeat itself this season. The strength of both teams so far doesn’t seem too different, Barcelona are more productive in scoring goals, while Real Madrid are stronger defensively. The result of the upcoming El Clasico may shape the narrative and provide an early indication of who is better between the two at the moment. With such a narrow points gap, changes at the top of the table can happen very easily.

A packed match schedule, player injuries, and suspensions are some of the factors that will determine their journey moving forward. In terms of squad depth, Real Madrid do appear to have a more balanced team than Barcelona, but consistency will ultimately decide who lifts the trophy this season. Meanwhile, Atletico performance has also begun to improve, and they might just disrupt the title race this season.

I think in the previous season, the competition between Barcelona and Real Madrid could not be said to be balanced or tight. Because if we talk about performance and also head-to-head between Barcelona and Real Madrid, it is clear that Barcelona is really superior to Real Madrid. So I think the previous season Barcelona really dominated La Liga quite strongly. But in this season, I think the competition between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be much tighter than in previous seasons. Because as we know, currently Real Madrid is the leader of the standings in La Liga, while Barcelona is in second place.

So with that, it is certain that the shift in the top position this season will be very fierce between Barcelona and Real Madrid. In addition, in terms of performance, it can be said that currently Real Madrid and Barcelona are quite balanced. Therefore, I think this season will be much more exciting than in previous seasons. Because in previous seasons, as we know, every time Barcelona played against Real Madrid, the result was always Barcelona who won. So that certainly wouldn't be exciting. But this season, I think the outcome of El Clasico is incredibly difficult to predict. So, that would definitely make this match quite exciting.

[Belarge]

Look at today's match Alaves attacked a lot, but their luck was not on their side, which is why they could not win this match. Only the bar post was an obstacle and many balls hit the bar post and did not enter the goal post, here the Alaves team failed and in the end the game turned into a draw. Although they shared a point each, I blame luck for the reason that Alaves team did not add 3 points to them.
But the Valencia team had attacks but much more in the beginning. However, the Alaves team got enough free kicks from outside the box but could not use them. In the end, this match was just a disappointment for them and disappointed the spectators and the gamblers even more.

3 points was essential for Deportivo Alaves. Even the home team manager, Eduardo Germán Cloudet was been focused on a win to upgrade his team's stats already but it seems its not working. Alaves stats are numerical and also consider horrendous this season already. Alaves had recorded 3W 3D 3L this season, do you see this stats as progress? Deportivo Alaves shared points with struggling Valencia last night. It was not a game with ease for the home side because they exerted every action to ensure a win which was absolutely possible but got denied by the defensive strategy by the visitors. Alaves dominated the game, creating quite good chances but end up not utilizing solid ones.

[Luzin]

So if Endrick has the criteria that his manager likes, then Xabi Alonso will not possibly ignore that. But if he really can't be patient any longer, then the wisest move would be to leave Real Madrid, either as a loan player or leaving permanently.

But the rumor is that Endrick wants to stay at Real Madrid. But if I were him, I would try to leave Madrid. The winter transfer window will soon come, and given his young age, I think he still has a lot of room to develop. He just needs to work hard and prove to Madrid and the whole world that he deserves to play for a club as big as Real Madrid. He needs to step out of his comfort zone and move to a club that will make his name big and give him plenty of playing time.

[Barikui1]

Yes, I agree with your assumption. Basically, in the current situation, Endrick is no longer needed at Real Madrid. This is due to the presence of Mbappé, who currently plays the same position as Endrick. Besides Mbappé, Real Madrid also has Gonzalo, who also plays as a striker. So, with that in mind, I don't think Endrick has much hope of securing a place in the Real Madrid main squad. Because we've already seen for ourselves that Endrick rarely plays for Real Madrid. Therefore, I personally agree that he should leave Real Madrid. Because he's still young, he shouldn't waste his time on a team that no longer needs him.

Endrick being more on the bench this season has not been a surprise to me because even when he plays, he is not doing enough to convince everyone that he deserves a place in the starting line up.
Last season he was used a little bit by carlo ancelotti but this season, things has gone from bad to worst because xabi Alonso is not even thinking of using him at all, he has drop far below the perking order, so for him to Save his career and revive his chances of playing in the world cup next year, he must make a move and go somewhere he will be playing regularly while giving out a top class performance week in week out, because as it stands his chances of getting into this real Madrid team is very low, so a move away from the club is a more logical decision than staying put .

[Mr Reporter]

Look at today's match Alaves attacked a lot, but their luck was not on their side, which is why they could not win this match. Only the bar post was an obstacle and many balls hit the bar post and did not enter the goal post, here the Alaves team failed and in the end the game turned into a draw. Although they shared a point each, I blame luck for the reason that Alaves team did not add 3 points to them.
But the Valencia team had attacks but much more in the beginning. However, the Alaves team got enough free kicks from outside the box but could not use them. In the end, this match was just a disappointment for them and disappointed the spectators and the gamblers even more.

3 points was essential for Deportivo Alaves. Even the home team manager, Eduardo Germán Cloudet was been focused on a win to upgrade his team's stats already but it seems its not working. Alaves stats are numerical and also consider horrendous this season already. Alaves had recorded 3W 3D 3L this season, do you see this stats as progress? Deportivo Alaves shared points with struggling Valencia last night. It was not a game with ease for the home side because they exerted every action to ensure a win which was absolutely possible but got denied by the defensive strategy by the visitors. Alaves dominated the game, creating quite good chances but end up not utilizing solid ones.

Honestly speaking this had really got me think so despite their dominating possession and creating scoring opportunities it was still impossible for them. Yes we all have an idea that finishing chances is crucial in football, and it's clear that Alaves struggled with that aspect.

Their current record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses isn't terrible, but it's not impressive either. Considering their expectations and performance, it's understandable that the manager, Eduardo Germán Cloudet, is focused on getting wins to improve their stats I think for now that is what they are just after getting to win.

[tottong]

This kind of thing goes without saying, because football isn't just about players following the coach's instructions; it also involves tactics that the opponent doesn't anticipate. So, it's quite natural for players to do things that benefit their team, as the ultimate goal is to win by scoring as many goals as possible. However, it's important to understand that not all players are tasked with this. Defenders and midfielders are strongly advised to avoid making any mistakes during the match.

If players deviate from the coach's strategy, the situation could be drastically different and they could experience worse results.
Players can make decisions as long as they benefit the team, but this shouldn't be done repeatedly, as it could potentially disrupt the team's performance according to the coach's scenario and strategy.
All players are also expected to avoid making mistakes, and this applies not only to midfielders and defender; these two positions are perhaps the most sacred, as a mistake could put the goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation with the opponent.
The fewer mistakes a team makes, the greater the team's chance of winning. Conversely, the more mistakes a team makes, the greater the team's chance of losing.

[wakier]

Getafe played great against Real Madrid. But in the end, Real Madrid won. However, Real Madrid had to struggle a lot for this victory. Mbappe scored the goal for Real Madrid. Now Real Madrid is at the top of the points table with 24 points. However, after this match, Alonso was asked if Real is only relying on Mbappe for goals? Although he did not answer the question, he said that he is satisfied with Mbappe's play. It would have been better if Real Madrid's play was a little more balanced. On the other hand, Barcelona is in second place in the points table with 22 goals so far this season.

Getafe defense was quite good in this match. They tried hard to keep Real Madrid from scoring many goals. They were quite successful in doing so in the first half. But in the second half, they seemed to lose control and ultimately received a red card in the 77th minute, allowing Real Madrid to capitalize on the opportunity to score. Mbappé managed to score one goal and give Real Madrid the victory. You are right about Real Madrid needing to work hard to win this match. If Getafe hadn't lost one of their players, Real Madrid might have only managed a draw. Not only that, but after Mbappé scored, Getafe lost another player, leaving them with only nine men. Madrid only scored one goal in this match, so they defended quite well.

Without you asking, of course, Alonso will continue to rely on Mbappé to score goals as long as this player is not experiencing any problems because he is a very important player for the team.

[Iamgoat]

If players deviate from the coach's strategy, the situation could be drastically different and they could experience worse results.
Players can make decisions as long as they benefit the team, but this shouldn't be done repeatedly, as it could potentially disrupt the team's performance according to the coach's scenario and strategy.
All players are also expected to avoid making mistakes, and this applies not only to midfielders and defender; these two positions are perhaps the most sacred, as a mistake could put the goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation with the opponent.
The fewer mistakes a team makes, the greater the team's chance of winning. Conversely, the more mistakes a team makes, the greater the team's chance of losing.

For me it all has to do with the synchronization between the coach and the players and the chemistry between the players are really the things that matter most in teams. The teams are the ones where players understand when to stick to the plans and when they need to improvise for the success of the team. Being able to achieve this does not only rely on the coach alone but also on the kind of players you are managing. This is why having an experienced player in the team is key because creativity does win matches but consistency does win titles.

[Catenaccio]

Last season, Real Madrid and Barcelona fought neck and neck until the very end to secure the trophy, and that scenario could very well repeat itself this season. The strength of both teams so far doesn’t seem too different, Barcelona are more productive in scoring goals, while Real Madrid are stronger defensively. The result of the upcoming El Clasico may shape the narrative and provide an early indication of who is better between the two at the moment. With such a narrow points gap, changes at the top of the table can happen very easily.

In Spain and La Liga, Real Madrid and Barcelona are too strong so in normal seasons, they dominate La Liga and compete a title with each other. It's very barely seen seasons when there is another club like Valencia, Atletico Madrid, Sevilla for example can join the title race with Barcelona and Real Madrid. In this season, Atletico Madrid began bad and they have big point differences less than both Real Madrid and Barcelona now. Until things change considerably among three clubs, the title race will be mainly between Barcelona and Real Madrid in this season.

So with that, it is certain that the shift in the top position this season will be very fierce between Barcelona and Real Madrid. In addition, in terms of performance, it can be said that currently Real Madrid and Barcelona are quite balanced. Therefore, I think this season will be much more exciting than in previous seasons. Because in previous seasons, as we know, every time Barcelona played against Real Madrid, the result was always Barcelona who won. So that certainly wouldn't be exciting. But this season, I think the outcome of El Clasico is incredibly difficult to predict. So, that would definitely make this match quite exciting.

They are main and direct title competitors with each other so their direct matches are very important in deciding title race advantage belong to either Barcelona or Real Madrid. The uprising form of Atletico Madrid after their bad start can bring a third title contender in coming weeks but it's a future story and depends on coming performances of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. I believe that Atletico Madrid is the only club in La Liga this season can challenge Real Madrid and Barcelona for a title. However with big disadvantage now, their task to catch Real Madrid and Barcelona will be very hard.

[Lida93]

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I was surprised though why it took so long for them to win the game because Girona have been very poor this season, they have lost and draw so many games with only one win to their name this season. All that matters is that they got the win to keep them in the title race.

Football games could be strange at times that what you are expecting as an outcome from a game due to the two teams playing where one has been in firing form while the other has being on a losing spree, everybody expects that it should be a leisure walk for the stronger team Barcelona but unfortunately on this one it happened that they needed to sweat, show some deep character to earn the 3 points.

[Uruhara]

Getafe really are it difficult for Real Madrid to get that winning goal Real Madrid was dominating the game all round but Gatefe players was playing a defensive game which never allowed Real Madrid to score them not until their players was sent off as a result of red care they was when Real Madrid scored the only goal of match. The match was almost approaching the last minute so it would have ended in a 0:0 draw but Xabi Alonso and his players was fortunate to win following a strike from Mbappe who has been so outstanding this season, the win takes Real Madrid basketball to top of the league with Barca sitting in the second place the battle continues till they play each other the winner will take over the top of the table.

Many Barcelona fans were worried about their team's situation, with so many injured players. They were worried that Real Madrid would easily defeat Barcelona. But now those worries seem to have eased somewhat, because Real Madrid didn't seem to be performing at their best. In fact, they seemed to be struggling to beat Getafe. They only managed to score after Getafe were down to 10 men. And I think Xabi Alonso needs to start thinking about how Real Madrid can break down their opponents' defenses better. Because many teams will choose to strengthen their defenses when facing Real Madrid.

[Antotena]

Getafe really are it difficult for Real Madrid to get that winning goal Real Madrid was dominating the game all round but Gatefe players was playing a defensive game which never allowed Real Madrid to score them not until their players was sent off as a result of red care they was when Real Madrid scored the only goal of match. The match was almost approaching the last minute so it would have ended in a 0:0 draw but Xabi Alonso and his players was fortunate to win following a strike from Mbappe who has been so outstanding this season, the win takes Real Madrid basketball to top of the league with Barca sitting in the second place the battle continues till they play each other the winner will take over the top of the table.

Poor teams knows how to leverage their position anytime they met with serious teams. I could still remember how they went band for band with Barcelona despite been an away with Barcelona, it's all obvious that Barcelona was fighting that day even when they were dominating, the same logic was used with Real Madrid, they might not do well if it were to be another team but when it's big teams up there, they play like they want to put them to shame.

It's so sad they are now in relegation place, they are now worse than teams that came from championship but there is still alot of time. They can win some matches later and see their self above relegation and still be free. It's even possible that with this place the club might be worried to sign more lacking players during the January transfer period to ease the place that is not adding up for them otherwise they are going to leave Laliga at the end of the season.