La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[hahay]

Even if Real Madrid finish the season without significant transfers, they will still be even the biggest candidate to win the La Liga championship. They actually have signed one already who is Antonio Rudiger. He is a very experienced and skilled defender who can contribute to Real Madrid a lot by all means. He isn't only a great defender. He is also very effective when he is needed for scoring too. He can be even very good at long shots from time to time too. I only wonder if they will sign a striker although they still have Benzema.

Yes, despite the fact that Real seemed to have crashed when they lost both Mbappe and Haaland, now the situation is turning 180 degrees. They got Rudiger for free plus they have a ton of money saved by not buying Mbappe. I think Tchouameni will move to Real Madrid and they still have enough money left for a couple of big transfers.

Mbappe was going to cost them nothing, and they already have Rudiger for £0m, so a good DM and a backup striker will be a good fit for them to compete for the league next season. They have young, vibrant players who can play for more than ten years. As a result, they needed squad depth and backup, which they have provided thus far.

Tchouameni Although it is not yet official, negotiations have been ongoing between the agents and the club for some time.

Very lucky for Real Madrid as a rich team but getting good players for free, after all there will be no player who refuses to join Real Madrid when there is an offer for him, except for Mbappe. Apart from that, regarding a new striker, Real Madrid still has to have a new striker considering that regeneration should have been done before all of them disappeared without preparation. So, as long as there is Benzema in the team, Real Madrid is still obliged to bring in new strikers again so that over time they can grow in the Real Madrid squad which will certainly make the team grow solid.

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[Magicalking]

I totaly agree that barcelona beginning of the season was terrible and if xavi was there from the beginning of the season things would've been different and maybe barcelona could do something -snip-

Don't imagine something that can't happen.  
Although Xavi was in Barcelona from the beginning of the season, Barcelona didn't automatically win La Liga title or UCL title. You must remember that Barcelona failed to win Europa League although Xavi already become the coach. It is a proof that even Xavi managed Barcelona since the early season, we can't expect too much they will win every competition.

Even though Xavi is a good coach, Xavi still needs time to restore Barcelona's glory. Moreover, Xavi was faced with Barcelona's financial condition
which was still not stable, so Xavi not only had trouble bringing in new players, but Xavi also struggled to keep several Barcelona players whose
contracts were about to expire. Like Osmane Dembele who is likely to leave Barcelona for free, after several times rejecting a contract extension
from Barcelona. Not to mention Gavi, who is a young Barcelona player whose contract expires next year, until now still have not reached an agreement
to extend the contract, because Gavi's agent was not satisfied with the contract offer that Barcelona gave. If no agreement is found there is
a possibility that Gavi will move to another team. So Xavi's task is very tough for next season, there are many things that must be done by Xavi
to make Barcelona perform well next season. So as you said don't expect too high on Xavi, but I'm sure Xavi can make a Barcelona performance
good next season. But to win the trophy next season, there is no guarantee Xavi can make Barcelona win the trophy next season.

One thing that is clear about FC Barcelona, they never want to pay top money for a player.  I think they are adamant on insisting they are in a financial crisis but have a way of inserting insane release clauses in their players contract. I think if Barcelona ever let either Dembele or Gavi leave then they are probably will be setting themselves up because I'm not sure they are willing or have the money to sign a better option.

[CryptoPanda]

Even if Real Madrid finish the season without significant transfers, they will still be even the biggest candidate to win the La Liga championship. They actually have signed one already who is Antonio Rudiger. He is a very experienced and skilled defender who can contribute to Real Madrid a lot by all means. He isn't only a great defender. He is also very effective when he is needed for scoring too. He can be even very good at long shots from time to time too. I only wonder if they will sign a striker although they still have Benzema.

Real Madrid only has 2 players in the same position as Karim Benzema's position which is occupied by Luca Jovic and Mariano Diaz. Real Madrid are more dominant on the wing, so in order to anticipate the position of center forward when Benzema is injured, I think it is necessary to sign a centre-forward.

Next season it is not certain that Real Madrid will be able to defend the La Liga title if they do not do something more mature because their rivals next season such as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid look more serious.
Rudiger is the right signing for his position in the team, but in the center forward position, Real Madrid must look to the right players as well.

Luca jovic and Mariano Diaz are not top level strikers that can be suitable replacement for Karim Benzema. I tink the deal that made Real Madrid brought Mariano back to the club is not a smart one. He can score, but he never really had the all round quality to play even a rotational role like Karim Benzema does a times in Real Madrid.

[DukeNickle]

I totaly agree that barcelona beginning of the season was terrible and if xavi was there from the beginning of the season things would've been different and maybe barcelona could do something but we musn't forget about atletico madrid because they too had a terrible begining of season and they managed to get better in the second half and they managed to secure the third position with only 2 points away from barcelona.

Barcelona still did something actually. Maybe they didn't become the champions in the La Liga but they climbed to the second position very fast. If it wasn't for Xavi, I can't even imagine what Koeman's Barcelona would have done until the end of the season. Xavi's Barcelona are very promising for the next La Liga title. It isn't going to be comfortable at all for them as Real Madrid are going to be a very significant opponent. Real Madrid have been the most consistent team recently in the league. I guess they would be like this next season also.

[tulusikhlas]

I totaly agree that barcelona beginning of the season was terrible and if xavi was there from the beginning of the season things would've been different and maybe barcelona could do something but we musn't forget about atletico madrid because they too had a terrible begining of season and they managed to get better in the second half and they managed to secure the third position with only 2 points away from barcelona.

Barcelona still did something actually. Maybe they didn't become the champions in the La Liga but they climbed to the second position very fast. If it wasn't for Xavi, I can't even imagine what Koeman's Barcelona would have done until the end of the season. Xavi's Barcelona are very promising for the next La Liga title. It isn't going to be comfortable at all for them as Real Madrid are going to be a very significant opponent. Real Madrid have been the most consistent team recently in the league. I guess they would be like this next season also.

However Xavi Hernandez should be credited for his performance which raised Barcelona from the legacy of Koeman. At the beginning of his announcement there were indeed many who doubted him, but he showed something that left those who doubted him speechless. Yes, it's true to say that Xavi isn't perfect, there are a few things he needs to improve on, but this is a good start for him.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Mbappe was going to cost them nothing, and they already have Rudiger for £0m, so a good DM and a backup striker will be a good fit for them to compete for the league next season. They have young, vibrant players who can play for more than ten years. As a result, they needed squad depth and backup, which they have provided thus far.
Tchouameni Although it is not yet official, negotiations have been ongoing between the agents and the club for some time.

Very lucky for Real Madrid as a rich team but getting good players for free, after all there will be no player who refuses to join Real Madrid when there is an offer for him, except for Mbappe. Apart from that, regarding a new striker, Real Madrid still has to have a new striker considering that regeneration should have been done before all of them disappeared without preparation. So, as long as there is Benzema in the team, Real Madrid is still obliged to bring in new strikers again so that over time they can grow in the Real Madrid squad which will certainly make the team grow solid.

This season has been really well for Real Madrid because they have got a defender who is obviously not a cheap player.
So, they have basically made their defense pretty strong without spending any money at all.

You know that the attack of Real Madrid is very good and they don't have much problem considering their attack. But it will also be good if they can be able to bring a few young players into the team. We all know that Benzema is already very old and he might not be able to give his service for a longer period and Real Madrid should think about subs for him.

[KTChampions]

Yes, despite the fact that Real seemed to have crashed when they lost both Mbappe and Haaland, now the situation is turning 180 degrees. They got Rudiger for free plus they have a ton of money saved by not buying Mbappe. I think Tchouameni will move to Real Madrid and they still have enough money left for a couple of big transfers.

Mbappe was going to cost them nothing, and they already have Rudiger for £0m, so a good DM and a backup striker will be a good fit for them to compete for the league next season. They have young, vibrant players who can play for more than ten years. As a result, they needed squad depth and backup, which they have provided thus far.

Tchouameni Although it is not yet official, negotiations have been ongoing between the agents and the club for some time.

It seems that the latest news suggests that Real and Tchouameni have already agreed, but PSG intervened and is now participating in the fight for the player. Monaco is trying to increase the price and Real Madrid are trying to lower it (because they already have an agreement with the player). I wonder why PSG is interfering here? Just to hurt a competitor? Or did they decide to buy everyone just to weaken Real Madrid?

[bekti3]

When Karim Benzema still not injury I think have chance for Real Madrid can finosh better and get chance with several trophies next season. All Madrid fans really disappointed after failure negotiation with Mbappe and I think this not end era for Madrid keep become the successful club right now. Real Madrid success with La Liga and UEFA Champion League on this seasin without Mbappe and keep favorite for getting trophies on next season.

Real madrid can still focus on signing essential players for free and besides they got lots funds to sign big players. The disappointment that got by failing to sign Mbappe from PSG, due to their full focus. They also Miss out on Erling Haaland who is currently at Manchester City. Real Madrid are strong in all of these situations and they would definitely survive next season, besides they won the Laliga trophy and UEFEA Cup without these players. The Los Blancos still have a long way to go next season.

Still in this case there must be new players there especially strikers just in case Benzema is no longer as aggressive this season.

even though there are some players who are starting to hone now like Vini, Rodrygo and Asensio, they still have to look for pure goal-hungry strikers for them.

Haaland and Mbappe are hopeless so they have to find a new one there

[Minor Miner]

It seems that the latest news suggests that Real and Tchouameni have already agreed, but PSG intervened and is now participating in the fight for the player. Monaco is trying to increase the price and Real Madrid are trying to lower it (because they already have an agreement with the player). I wonder why PSG is interfering here? Just to hurt a competitor? Or did they decide to buy everyone just to weaken Real Madrid?

PSG's squad has a lot of talented and star players. At the moment I don't see any need for them to buy any new players. I think they are doing this to weaken Real Madrid. However, Aurélien Tchouaméni is a very talented player. PSG will not face any loss with him on the team. Because he is still young. However, PSG should invest in young players by selling a few players this season.

[ShowOff]

Very lucky for Real Madrid as a rich team but getting good players for free, after all there will be no player who refuses to join Real Madrid when there is an offer for him, except for Mbappe.

Real Madrid wanted Mbappe to accept their offer, while Mbappe had to sacrifice PSG which made him a star player to be left without any benefits from his move to Real Madrid due to his free transfer status. Is that really the reason why Real Madrid wanted him?

It's natural for Mbappe to renew his contract with PSG, because he knows that he has to give something good for the team that made him the top player he is today by not moving on a free transfer. Real Madrid will have to pay a heavy price to PSG if they want Mbappe to move there, and if Real Madrid really want to then try to make that offer now. But I don't think Real Madrid will want him again because Mbappe has a very high release clause at the moment. Lol

Apart from that, regarding a new striker, Real Madrid still has to have a new striker considering that regeneration should have been done before all of them disappeared without preparation. So, as long as there is Benzema in the team, Real Madrid is still obliged to bring in new strikers again so that over time they can grow in the Real Madrid squad which will certainly make the team grow solid.

Apart from Benzema, Real Madrid has 2 other attackers like Mariano Diaz and Luka Jovic. They are both still quite capable of giving their best for Real Madrid, but are still unable to compete with Benzema. Next season they must get a chance to prove their performance with Real Madrid if they don't have a new striker to bring in.

[DU18]

It seems that the latest news suggests that Real and Tchouameni have already agreed, but PSG intervened and is now participating in the fight for the player. Monaco is trying to increase the price and Real Madrid are trying to lower it (because they already have an agreement with the player). I wonder why PSG is interfering here? Just to hurt a competitor? Or did they decide to buy everyone just to weaken Real Madrid?

PSG's squad has a lot of talented and star players. At the moment I don't see any need for them to buy any new players. I think they are doing this to weaken Real Madrid. However, Aurélien Tchouaméni is a very talented player. PSG will not face any loss with him on the team. Because he is still young. However, PSG should invest in young players by selling a few players this season.

I don't know what is the reason PSG entered into the hunt for Aurélien Tchouaméni, even though if we look at PSG midfield is already full of talented midfielders, I agree that there are many allegations that PSG seems to be trying to weaken Madrid and obviously this makes the rivalry between the two rich teams is getting hotter both off and on the field, Aurélien Tchouaméni has actually been a long-time target of Madrid, especially now that Real Madrid are planning to regenerate their midfield, which mostly consists of old players such as Kross and Modric, although now Madrid have a personal agreement with Aurélien Tchouaméni but if PSG tried to be enter in Madrid plans, of course Madrid could lose the opportunity to get Aurélien Tchouaméni later.

[maju69]

It seems that the latest news suggests that Real and Tchouameni have already agreed, but PSG intervened and is now participating in the fight for the player. Monaco is trying to increase the price and Real Madrid are trying to lower it (because they already have an agreement with the player). I wonder why PSG is interfering here? Just to hurt a competitor? Or did they decide to buy everyone just to weaken Real Madrid?

PSG's squad has a lot of talented and star players. At the moment I don't see any need for them to buy any new players. I think they are doing this to weaken Real Madrid. However, Aurélien Tchouaméni is a very talented player. PSG will not face any loss with him on the team. Because he is still young. However, PSG should invest in young players by selling a few players this season.

As we know that Paris Saint Germain has always been ambitious in bringing in players and collecting star players. They always bring in players even at fantastic prices. But that in my opinion is not comparable to what they have achieved outside of domestic competition.
If they fight to sign players with Real Madrid to weaken Real Madrid, I don't think so.

[blackened515]

Real Madrid are in better shape after lifting the Laliga trophy and also the UEFA Cup. They are ready for anything that lies ahead of them next season. Madrid Coach, Carlo Ancelloti is ready to compete again next season for the La Liga cup but enough competition will be expected from other Spanish teams. Perhaps it won't shake them because they have enforced their defense line with Toni Rudiger. Alaba will now have a good pair interms of interception and blocking shots. Madrid will be ready always because Carlo always takes his time before going in for any player.

[alpamar99]

It seems that the latest news suggests that Real and Tchouameni have already agreed, but PSG intervened and is now participating in the fight for the player. Monaco is trying to increase the price and Real Madrid are trying to lower it (because they already have an agreement with the player). I wonder why PSG is interfering here? Just to hurt a competitor? Or did they decide to buy everyone just to weaken Real Madrid?

It will be interesting to see if Madrid will relent now or if they are still eager to bring in Tchouameni.
You could say they lost to Mbappe but I'm still not too sure they will lose today because no matter how strong PSG are they still have to manage their finances and they have spent a lot of money because of Mbappe some time ago

[Sirait]

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It isn't going to be comfortable at all for them as Real Madrid are going to be a very significant opponent. Real Madrid have been the most consistent team recently in the league. I guess they would be like this next season also.

I don't understand how the management of barca manages the team's finances because if we look closely, it's really not worth it if barca is struggling with money because so far they have had quite a large income from sponsors and others. It was reported that the management cut the salaries of 4 players just to complete the transfer of Kessie and Christensen, these two players will allow Barca to shift back the dominance of Madrid in the next season.

[borovichok]

I totaly agree that barcelona beginning of the season was terrible and if xavi was there from the beginning of the season things would've been different and maybe barcelona could do something but we musn't forget about atletico madrid because they too had a terrible begining of season and they managed to get better in the second half and they managed to secure the third position with only 2 points away from barcelona.

Barcelona still did something actually. Maybe they didn't become the champions in the La Liga but they climbed to the second position very fast. If it wasn't for Xavi, I can't even imagine what Koeman's Barcelona would have done until the end of the season. Xavi's Barcelona are very promising for the next La Liga title. It isn't going to be comfortable at all for them as Real Madrid are going to be a very significant opponent. Real Madrid have been the most consistent team recently in the league. I guess they would be like this next season also.

Xavi Hernandez will have a big job in his hands next season but no doubt he was a miracle to Barcelona because before he came they were having their worst season ever under koeman he came and not only move brought them to the champions League but also move them from seventh position to second position, I just hope Joan Laporta give him the transfer money so he can bring in players he knows can play his style of football.

[Distraction]

It seems that the latest news suggests that Real and Tchouameni have already agreed, but PSG intervened and is now participating in the fight for the player. Monaco is trying to increase the price and Real Madrid are trying to lower it (because they already have an agreement with the player). I wonder why PSG is interfering here? Just to hurt a competitor? Or did they decide to buy everyone just to weaken Real Madrid?

I wouldn't be surprised if their only goal is to hurt Real Madrid about this signing. Real Madrid eliminated PSG in the Champions League this season in the end so they might be in search of a revenge now.    But I'm not sure if this is the right way to do that. They can cause a player to have a worse career in the long term too. I hope Real Madrid can still finish this deal as Tchouameni also wants to join them seemingly. PSG had better focus on the real transfers for themselves. I mean they should focus on the players who they really want.

[vv181]

I don't understand how the management of barca manages the team's finances because if we look closely, it's really not worth it if barca is struggling with money because so far they have had quite a large income from sponsors and others.

Unfortunately, a ton of income doesn't mean anything if the current team spending is much bigger yet doesn't give a return that is expected. I believe Bartomeu is the culprit, he did a lot of unnecessary things when he was still a president.

I just hope Joan Laporta give him the transfer money ~

Noting how Barcelona now is the club that has the biggest debt in Europe[1], I'm afraid as of now Xavi couldn't spend any funds uncontrollably. Actually, it may force him to selective choose only the most suitable player according to his strategies.


[1] https://www.thesportsman.com/articles/transfer-blog-mason-mount-linked-to-united-sterling-off-to-madrid (scroll down to bottom)

[Zilon]

I totaly agree that barcelona beginning of the season was terrible and if xavi was there from the beginning of the season things would've been different and maybe barcelona could do something but we musn't forget about atletico madrid because they too had a terrible begining of season and they managed to get better in the second half and they managed to secure the third position with only 2 points away from barcelona.

Barcelona still did something actually. Maybe they didn't become the champions in the La Liga but they climbed to the second position very fast. If it wasn't for Xavi, I can't even imagine what Koeman's Barcelona would have done until the end of the season. Xavi's Barcelona are very promising for the next La Liga title. It isn't going to be comfortable at all for them as Real Madrid are going to be a very significant opponent. Real Madrid have been the most consistent team recently in the league. I guess they would be like this next season also.

Xavi Hernandez will have a big job in his hands next season but no doubt he was a miracle to Barcelona because before he came they were having their worst season ever under koeman he came and not only move brought them to the champions League but also move them from seventh position to second position, I just hope Joan Laporta give him the transfer money so he can bring in players he knows can play his style of football.

My joy here is that with Xavi as Barcelona coach, there is a high chance of a steady competition for the laliga title next season. Anceloti will not have that opportunity to lift the title with 16points as the did in the just concluded season at least even if He manage to lift it again next season he will have to contend with Xavi. I anticipate for a more interesting season compared to last season

[Zackgeno96]

Xavi left a good impression last season. He has achieved the maximum possible, higher than a 2nd place was not conceivable. It is actually a miracle that he came in 2nd, because when Koeman was at the helm it had become a big mess, we can compete. Maybe there will be some purchases in the summer to see an even better Barcelona next season. They have a good chance of getting the title.