La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[Rengga Jati]

I saw there were so many chances that even in front of the goalkeeper ,ball into the air ! also a lot of offside in HT but this is barcelona gameplay that often play half the field ! Xavi has proven that he is a new coach with little experience as a coach but is able to return Barcelona to a solid team again in possession of the field calmly update score : 1-0

At least, gradually Xavi can bring back the nature of Barcelona game, ball possession with high initiative to in attacking. Xavi surely has a little experience as a coach, before he came back to Barcelona he just managed 1 club only. However, it is not the indicator that he has no capacity to be a head coach of Barcelona. I believe, he will prove it. Anyway, he needs to win this match even if with 1 penalty goal only. It will boost the motivation a whole players. Then, they can play more solid and more confident in the next match.

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[Ratash]

Barcelona 1 -  0 Espanyol

After that disastrous match between Barcelona and Celta de Vigo, I'm afraid to bet on Barcelona's games, today I tried but then I gave up because even when Barcelona is winning by many goals until the game ends they can concede goals and lose or tie, so that made me afraid to bet on barcelona games

Yes i was afraid too the game was an important one to win for barcelona yet it was difficult xavi did a good job but espanyol team was close to get the point and a well deserved one in the second half barcelona defense made many mistakes especialy mingueza it seems dani alves can be usefull for barcelona at the moment, many young talents in barcelona but they need time to get results and improve.

[Joca97]

I saw there were so many chances that even in front of the goalkeeper ,ball into the air ! also a lot of offside in HT but this is barcelona gameplay that often play half the field ! Xavi has proven that he is a new coach with little experience as a coach but is able to return Barcelona to a solid team again in possession of the field calmly update score : 1-0

At least, gradually Xavi can bring back the nature of Barcelona game, ball possession with high initiative to in attacking. Xavi surely has a little experience as a coach, before he came back to Barcelona he just managed 1 club only. However, it is not the indicator that he has no capacity to be a head coach of Barcelona. I believe, he will prove it. Anyway, he needs to win this match even if with 1 penalty goal only. It will boost the motivation a whole players. Then, they can play more solid and more confident in the next match.

Barcelona won against a lot weaker opponent then before.But a win for Xavi on his debut and can this be a sign that Barcelona is finally waking up. I think with this win he boosted confidence for his entire team and i think this might be a start of a winning streak for Barcelona. This is the wake up call they needed.

[Rruchi man]

At least, gradually Xavi can bring back the nature of Barcelona game, ball possession with high initiative to in attacking.

Good thing is Xavi was a key part of one of the best if not the best Barcelona teams that have existed and hopefully he should be able to remould the Barcelona team to standard again in short time from the performance we saw today. The players love him and played really well to ensure that his first game under management did not end in a defeat. A win is a great way to start, it is such a morale booster.

[BIT-BENDER]

I give Xavi a fair remake today as Barcelona won espanyol in a local Derby, people may say Ansi Fati will be the next player Barcelona would be depending on but I think that isn't correct depay is so passionate about Barcelona like is was a Home grown talent, there was understanding from Barcelona players which can help a team even more than big name signings, Xavi will be a long term coach at Barcelona because of many reasons, and Barcelona are still in all competitions, it's still there season for the taking under a club legend Xavi hernandez.

[Yogee]

I was critical of Barca's recent changes and still am but I still have to give them credit with the game today. There's some good things to take from this match even if the score isn't really that impressive. We'll see if they can continue this high ball possession with attacking mindset.

What do you think of the 4-1-4-1 Espanyol formation? It was strange to me.

[waelov]

At least, gradually Xavi can bring back the nature of Barcelona game, ball possession with high initiative to in attacking.

Good thing is Xavi was a key part of one of the best if not the best Barcelona teams that have existed and hopefully he should be able to remould the Barcelona team to standard again in short time from the performance we saw today. The players love him and played really well to ensure that his first game under management did not end in a defeat. A win is a great way to start, it is such a morale booster.

A great run with an even cooler run, and Barca won with a penalty kick and some luck that stood twice in the face of Espanyol and prevented it from adjusting in the first match for Xavi and his new era..
A lot of positive things were clear in the first half of pressure and destructiveness and the return of spirit and desire, but as usual everything disappeared in the second half

[Fesatmas]

Barcelona 1 -  0 Espanyol

After that disastrous match between Barcelona and Celta de Vigo, I'm afraid to bet on Barcelona's games, today I tried but then I gave up because even when Barcelona is winning by many goals until the game ends they can concede goals and lose or tie, so that made me afraid to bet on barcelona games

Only 1 goal was created during the first and second half. A score that doesn't really make Xavi satisfied with the learning he has imparted for almost 2 weeks. If for 1 score maybe Xavi still needs the encouragement of more aggressive players in terms of attack.

The good news came from Sevilla who were able to overtake Real Sociedad with the same points, was it a temporary position or was Real Sociedad stolen again? Maybe Sevilla appear as rivals to be reckoned with by Real Madrid and other clubs.

[Rabi3]

At least, gradually Xavi can bring back the nature of Barcelona game, ball possession with high initiative to in attacking.

Good thing is Xavi was a key part of one of the best if not the best Barcelona teams that have existed and hopefully he should be able to remould the Barcelona team to standard again in short time from the performance we saw today. The players love him and played really well to ensure that his first game under management did not end in a defeat. A win is a great way to start, it is such a morale booster.

A great run with an even cooler run, and Barca won with a penalty kick and some luck that stood twice in the face of Espanyol and prevented it from adjusting in the first match for Xavi and his new era..
A lot of positive things were clear in the first half of pressure and destructiveness and the return of spirit and desire, but as usual everything disappeared in the second half

I am not really convinced with Barcelona's performance, it was luck that gave them three points today, they missed opportunities and Espanyol did the same, but luckily for Barca and Xavi they got the three points, all I can say is Barcelona needs new players, changing a coach is not enough for them, but they probably can't get quality players due to their financial situation, so this season will be so hard for them.

[AndySt]

Barcelona 1 -  0 Espanyol
After that disastrous match between Barcelona and Celta de Vigo, I'm afraid to bet on Barcelona's games, today I tried but then I gave up because even when Barcelona is winning by many goals until the game ends they can concede goals and lose or tie, so that made me afraid to bet on barcelona games

Only 1 goal was created during the first and second half. A score that doesn't really make Xavi satisfied with the learning he has imparted for almost 2 weeks. If for 1 score maybe Xavi still needs the encouragement of more aggressive players in terms of attack.
The good news came from Sevilla who were able to overtake Real Sociedad with the same points, was it a temporary position or was Real Sociedad stolen again? Maybe Sevilla appear as rivals to be reckoned with by Real Madrid and other clubs.

In any case, a victory is a victory and it is much more pleasant to start your coaching career in Barcelona with a 1-0 victory than by drawing or even losing. By the way, the legendary Johan Cruyff also began his career by winning the derby with Espanyol back in 1988. Xavi himself said after the match that they had to suffer, but there are no easy victories and they need to improve. In any case, Xavi and Barcelona have a long and difficult way to build their game, given how many difficulties the club is currently experiencing not only in the football, but also in the near-football area, which directly affects the results of the team.

[Fesatmas]

Barcelona 1 -  0 Espanyol
After that disastrous match between Barcelona and Celta de Vigo, I'm afraid to bet on Barcelona's games, today I tried but then I gave up because even when Barcelona is winning by many goals until the game ends they can concede goals and lose or tie, so that made me afraid to bet on barcelona games

Only 1 goal was created during the first and second half. A score that doesn't really make Xavi satisfied with the learning he has imparted for almost 2 weeks. If for 1 score maybe Xavi still needs the encouragement of more aggressive players in terms of attack.
The good news came from Sevilla who were able to overtake Real Sociedad with the same points, was it a temporary position or was Real Sociedad stolen again? Maybe Sevilla appear as rivals to be reckoned with by Real Madrid and other clubs.

In any case, a victory is a victory and it is much more pleasant to start your coaching career in Barcelona with a 1-0 victory than by drawing or even losing. By the way, the legendary Johan Cruyff also began his career by winning the derby with Espanyol back in 1988.

You are right a win is a win and it is a good starting point for Xavi to give more encouragement to his players. It's a tough task but it will definitely be worth Xavi hard work as long as the Barcelona players don't get injured in the middle of the road. It just needs to be improved and I admit 1 goal is good, but 2 or  3 better.

[Lordhermes]

Barcelona 1 -  0 Espanyol

After that disastrous match between Barcelona and Celta de Vigo, I'm afraid to bet on Barcelona's games, today I tried but then I gave up because even when Barcelona is winning by many goals until the game ends they can concede goals and lose or tie, so that made me afraid to bet on barcelona games

Only 1 goal was created during the first and second half. A score that doesn't really make Xavi satisfied with the learning he has imparted for almost 2 weeks. If for 1 score maybe Xavi still needs the encouragement of more aggressive players in terms of attack.

The good news came from Sevilla who were able to overtake Real Sociedad with the same points, was it a temporary position or was Real Sociedad stolen again? Maybe Sevilla appear as rivals to be reckoned with by Real Madrid and other clubs.

Xavi is beginning to have an instant impact on Barcelona,and will have more impact on them as the days goes by.His experience will really be a help for Barcelona,and I am fully confident he will bring Barca to where it is suppose to be on the table.

Espanyol is a team that always trouble them, and Barcelona beating them is a sign that the new manager is really up to something great in the club.
He prepares again for the next game,anticipating for a win as well.

[blackened515]

Barcelona 1 -  0 Espanyol

After that disastrous match between Barcelona and Celta de Vigo, I'm afraid to bet on Barcelona's games, today I tried but then I gave up because even when Barcelona is winning by many goals until the game ends they can concede goals and lose or tie, so that made me afraid to bet on barcelona games

Barcelona didn't win in their last 4 matches before this one. They lost 2 and drew the other 2 matches. Although, I expected them to score more goals today, because they dominated the game and had a total of 6 shot on target . While Espanyol squad are not strong enough to face Barcelona. However, I don't usually bet on Barcelona ever since they became unstable. Achieving 3 points against Espanol have indeed lifted Barcelona to the 6th position, and I hope to see them slide more higher on the standings.

[BITCOIN4X]

Barcelona didn't win in their last 4 matches before this one. They lost 2 and drew the other 2 matches.

I know this is the reason why they signed Xavi as coach this season in place of Koeman. Yes, getting back to winning ways and improving the rank in the standings is the goal so far.

Although, I expected them to score more goals today, because they dominated the game and had a total of 6 shot on target . While Espanyol squad are not strong enough to face Barcelona. However, I don't usually bet on Barcelona ever since they became unstable. Achieving 3 points against Espanol have indeed lifted Barcelona to the 6th position, and I hope to see them slide more higher on the standings.

I thought Barcelona could have scored more than 1 goal in this match but it's a shame that Lopez saved so quickly from Barcelona's efforts in the first and second half. Throughout the game, Espanyol were quite solid defensively as they relied on defense and quick attack to get the goals and I could see that they started to press Barcelona better in the second half. Meanwhile, Barcelona are now 8 point adrift of the leaders and they must try to keep this point deficit even closer.

[onecall123]

Barcelona 1 -  0 Espanyol

After that disastrous match between Barcelona and Celta de Vigo, I'm afraid to bet on Barcelona's games, today I tried but then I gave up because even when Barcelona is winning by many goals until the game ends they can concede goals and lose or tie, so that made me afraid to bet on barcelona games

Barcelona didn't win in their last 4 matches before this one. They lost 2 and drew the other 2 matches. Although, I expected them to score more goals today, because they dominated the game and had a total of 6 shot on target . While Espanyol squad are not strong enough to face Barcelona. However, I don't usually bet on Barcelona ever since they became unstable. Achieving 3 points against Espanol have indeed lifted Barcelona to the 6th position, and I hope to see them slide more higher on the standings.

Barcelona's win was lucky if you watched the game. The 1-0 victory came from a penalty, what I would say was a narrow wins against Espanyol. Whatever the case, the Xavi era begins at FC Barcelona with a win. After missing so many chances and hitting the post twice, Espanyol deserved a draw.

[KTChampions]

Barcelona's win was lucky if you watched the game. The 1-0 victory came from a penalty, what I would say was a narrow wins against Espanyol. Whatever the case, the Xavi era begins at FC Barcelona with a win. After missing so many chances and hitting the post twice, Espanyol deserved a draw.

Sure. After such a vague game, I start to fear for Barcelona before the match with Benfica. If Barcelona continue to play “no goal” just in control of the ball it will end very badly. It looks like Xavi is trying to "find yesterday" but does not understand that now there are completely different realities and tiki taka will not bring victory this way.

[bestcoins1]

If we look at the standings there are differences from previous years Sevilla and Sociedad usually dominate the mid-table but for now these two teams occupy the standings
This indicates that there is no favorite team so the opportunity for the title is still open we haven't seen the strongest candidate yet .Special attention to Barcelona starting to show positive performance.

[Newlifebtc]

Late three points was achieved by Athletico Madrid against Osasuna last night,Lius Suarez,Antonio Griezman,Carrasco all failing to score,the visiting team defended very well,not until Felipe put one behind the back of the net.

Barcelona played good, controlled the tempo of the game very well in the first half of the game, although had some little worries with the Espanyol men counter attacks.
This is just the start, will they get to beat Benfica in the Champions League ?
Although the tiki taka system of play was obviously seen last night but they can still do better.

[Spack17]

It was a meaningful night for Xavi on his first duty at Barcelona. They hosted Espanyol in Camp Nou. Especially in the second half there was a balanced game but Barcelona still became successful about winning the match by 1-0 because of Depay's penalty goal. It must be a great start for Xavi at his work here. And I've started wondering already if they will defeat Benfica in the CL in a few days also.

[snipie]

That's bad for Barcelona.. They lost Messi and now Aguero. It seems he has health issues, cardiac one precisely, thought for a while that it was related to Xavi arrival but couldn't figure the link.

I feel bad for Aguero, especially on retiring from football due to a health condition. No player ever deserves such a kind of retirement, but that's beyond his control right now.

Barcelona won't miss him that much because he barely played for them. January transfer window is a round the corner. They may try to shop for some cheap strikers as the pockets are still shallow.

Sterling seems to get irritated by Guardiola and is looking to move to Barca AFAIK. He still has 18 months with City but he might move in Barca with a possibility to sign him later.
ATM typically scored at the end of the game and Barca won with 1 penalty goal in their first match with Xavi making the difference 8 points from the 1st team without counting Real Madrid game today vs Granada.