La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[sana54210]

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.

It could very well be just a gossip that would make sure that Real doesn't get the player for too cheap. PSG lost the UCL technically because of Real, there was no guarantee that they would win after that neither, but there is an understanding of why they would want to get Tchouameni because that would mean just a slight bit of problem for Real and that is what they would want.

Also there is a problem that PSG already spent a whole transfer season amount of money just on Mbappe this year for signing bonus, meaning that they may not have too much money left to buy players neither, and I have to say that there is a good chance this move could be just PSG and Monaco working together to increase the fee from Real.

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[lalabotax]

Xavi left a good impression last season. He has achieved the maximum possible, higher than a 2nd place was not conceivable.

For La Liga, Xavi has done a great job by finishing in 2nd place. But for the Europa League, I think Barcelona must be in the final round at least. Unfortunately, Xavi even failed to lead Barcelona to be qualified for the seminal. They are defeated by Frankfurt. I was quite surprised at that time because Barcelona actually was in a good form.

Maybe there will be some purchases in the summer to see an even better Barcelona next season.

They are difficult to get many options in this transfer season because they are still in a financial problem. They only can sign players with free-transfer status.

They have a good chance of getting the title.

Sure, they will have the chance to win the title in the next season. However, I'm not sure to say they are in a good chance or have a high chance to win any titles.

[Igebotz]

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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?

There is no direct contact between Tchouameni's agent and PSG, and he's only in direct contact with Real Madrid for a fee of around €80m. Other English clubs are also interested in Tchouameni, but Real Madrid is his preferred club for the time being. PSG is in direct contact with Luis Campos to be the next coach next season, which is their primary goal for the time being.

[AndySt]

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.

There are always chances, especially considering that this is not some ordinary club, but Barcelona. Still, the magic of the name is still alive and many players will be happy to join such a club. In principle, so far we can only applaud the management of the club, how it copes with the difficult financial situation and personnel issues. Xavi is also worthy of great praise for his work as a coach and how he was able to improve the team's game and results. Another question is that this was only his first season in office and the shake-up effect will no longer work next season, and the first roles will be how he will prepare the team for the next season.

[baeva]

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.

I totally agree with you. If Javi had come in at the beginning of the season they could have been in contention for the title, but ... It was just too late in the team's rebuild. In the summer, one of the most high-profile transfers in Barcelona is expected Lewandowski, as the media reports say Barcelona only have to agree on the amount of the transfer, and the player himself has already negotiated all the terms. I think this transfer would be appreciated by many

[nurilham]

Finishing second is quite an achievement, these season if not for Xavi Hernandez,
Barcelona would have finished eight place.

We all agree about this. I also appreciate that Xavi can lead Barcelona to finish in 2nd place. He did a great job in La Liga.
What we are discussing is how Xavi failed to win or to be the finalist of the Europa League. Barcelona has the chance to win it, but they can't optimize the chance. They even were defeated by a weak team in the quarter-final.

Europa league is nothing to them, I have never heard of Barcelona winning that.

Nothing to them? Do you mean they don't need it?
Every team should have an intention to win it. The Europa League title is also a prestigious title, how can you claim Barcelona won't have it? lol 

[kawetsriyanto]

I totally agree with you. If Javi had come in at the beginning of the season they could have been in contention for the title, but ... It was just too late in the team's rebuild.

I don't think so. Xavi can compete for the title, but to win it won't be easy. Real Madrid seems still to become the favorite. In my opinion, Ancelotti has a better experience in managing a club and Real Madrid has a good squad to compete for the title. Xavi needs time to have a good experience as a coach, he also needs time to adapt to the current Barcelona squad. So, with a more experienced coach and a more established squad, I am sure Real Madrid was still the winner of La Liga although Xavi managed Barcelona from the beginning of the last season.

[Velvet78]

It is a sure thing that Barcelona would have been even the champions in the Europa League this season if they played properly but they didn't. They just didn't give the same importance that they did to the La Liga. I understand this of course as its quality is no match for a team like Barcelona. However I still think they should have still gone for the Europa League championship. Because at least they would have finished the season with a decent championship. They just let the chance slip away from their hands while playing against a weaker team in fact.

[tulusikhlas]

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.

For a team in a state of crisis and poor play, it's true he made a good impression and also a good start for himself. Now he is the hope for Barcelona supporters to be able to do more next season. Of course this is not an easy task, because he is required to maintain and improve his game next season.

[Crypto_I.N]

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.

actually xavi from before he became a coach has seen in terms of the achievements he got in clum or in the national team, after he became a coach of barcelona he had time to sharpen his brain so that barcelona became the strongest team in europe, with his good experience barcelona does not depend on the absence of messi at barcelona in the past seasons where senior players moved and retired

[laurenB7742]

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.

actually xavi from before he became a coach has seen in terms of the achievements he got in clum or in the national team, after he became a coach of barcelona he had time to sharpen his brain so that barcelona became the strongest team in europe, with his good experience barcelona does not depend on the absence of messi at barcelona in the past seasons where senior players moved and retired

Xavi has played for Barcelona for a long time. As a result, he was able to understand the state of the team very well after he became the coach. At the same time, since he is a legendary player of Barca, he can easily blend in with the young players. He has been able to solve the mistakes of young players. And finally, he's back to Barcelona's old tiki-taka technique. The Barcelona players have also adapted very well to the tiki taka technique. As a result, Barcelona is now a strong team again.

[zuzie]

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.

Are you serious about Ronald Koeman being a big mess for Barcelona?
Let's see based on match statistics

3. Barcelona - 38 MP - 24 W - 7 D - 7 L - 2020-21
2. Barcelona - 38 MP - 21 W - 10 D - 7 L - 2021-22

Ronald Koeman only led barcelona for 1.2 years, there was not much he could do because at that time the club had financial problems. At least Koeman win the Copa del Rey title for Barcelona.

Not much has changed from last season's barcelona to this time, even if look at the victory, last season's barcelona wins are a bit more than this season. It's just that Atletico Madrid have play badly this season so that Barcelona can get 2nd place this season.

I appreciate Koeman's performance and it's not too bad.
But I'm sure Barcelona will win more titles in the hands of the new coach Xavi.

[mamesso]

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.

Barcelona's adventure with Xavi will continue, finishing in second is not an achievement that Barcelona officials want. However, if it is considered a bad performance since being handled by Koeman, Barcelona has improved a lot since Xavi arrival. New purchases are targets that must be resolved immediately, Barcelona must improve the squad that is still not optimal, it is possible that Barcelona will triumph again with Xavi. After the success of Guardiola and Luis Enrique, maybe Xavi can become a coach who makes a good impression during his time as Barcelona coach.

[slaman29]

Are you serious about Ronald Koeman being a big mess for Barcelona?
Let's see based on match statistics

3. Barcelona - 38 MP - 24 W - 7 D - 7 L - 2020-21
2. Barcelona - 38 MP - 21 W - 10 D - 7 L - 2021-22

Ronald Koeman only led barcelona for 1.2 years, there was not much he could do because at that time the club had financial problems. At least Koeman win the Copa del Rey title for Barcelona.

Not much has changed from last season's barcelona to this time, even if look at the victory, last season's barcelona wins are a bit more than this season. It's just that Atletico Madrid have play badly this season so that Barcelona can get 2nd place this season.

I appreciate Koeman's performance and it's not too bad.
But I'm sure Barcelona will win more titles in the hands of the new coach Xavi.

Koeman's problem wasn't about his points or his wins, it was that he was one of the reasons we were getting worse and on the slide. His personality just wasn't suited. He lowered morale and made the club more toxic.

Remember your statistics should also match up with the resources on the field. We didn't have Messi to save our ass this season, we didn't even have Griezmann anymore, and yes we won fewer points BUT we are back to playing to our old style, we are back to having confidence, we are not getting red carded all over the place anymore, our previously disabled players like Dembele is back to his talented best, we beat Real Madrid... Xavi improved morale and positivity.

And we did that with the same financial problems.

So you're ignoring the fact that two different Barcelonas played last and this season, despite more than half of the squad being the same. One was negative and toxic, this current one is hopeful and enthusiastic.

[aylabadia05]

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.

Failing to get Mbappe who is considered to have disappointed them and Halaand's decision to choose Manchester City, Real Madrid's interest in signing a player in the center forward position is still great.

Paulo Dybala and Lewandowski in my opinion are suitable targets to be paired with Karim Benzema or they can also make Mane their next option even though Sadio Mane's main position is not a centre-forward.

[maju69]

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.

Barcelona's adventure with Xavi will continue, finishing in second is not an achievement that Barcelona officials want. However, if it is considered a bad performance since being handled by Koeman, Barcelona has improved a lot since Xavi arrival. New purchases are targets that must be resolved immediately, Barcelona must improve the squad that is still not optimal, it is possible that Barcelona will triumph again with Xavi. After the success of Guardiola and Luis Enrique, maybe Xavi can become a coach who makes a good impression during his time as Barcelona coach.

What do club officials expect other than finishing second with Barcelona's condition this season? Become a champion? That's impossible for me. Still lucky Xavi saved them with a strategy he managed to apply so that he could finish under Real Madrid. Even I myself did not expect that they would reach this position, because I think they will get a top 4 finish.

[bestcoins1]

What do club officials expect other than finishing second with Barcelona's condition this season? Become a champion? That's impossible for me. Still lucky Xavi saved them with a strategy he managed to apply so that he could finish under Real Madrid. Even I myself did not expect that they would reach this position, because I think they will get a top 4 finish.

I don't think there's any need to put Barcelona down just because they've been down in the past, because Barcelona have been strong in Laliga before and Xavi will definitely bring Barcelona to a better strength next season because Xavi knows that Barcelona are still not that strong this season even though can finish in 2nd position in the final standings.

[Razmirraz]

What do club officials expect other than finishing second with Barcelona's condition this season? Become a champion? That's impossible for me. Still lucky Xavi saved them with a strategy he managed to apply so that he could finish under Real Madrid. Even I myself did not expect that they would reach this position, because I think they will get a top 4 finish.

When the new season begins, all big club officials always want their club to become champions. Barcelona officials also had high hopes for Ronald Koeman, but Koeman could not meet the expectations of club officials so a change of coach was inevitable. Luckily Xavi was able to return Barcelona to a positive path, Xavi's arrival was able to save Barcelona's face. If they can't finish in the top four at the end of the season, Barcelona will be a crippled giant who is absent from the Champions League.

[Gosgosking]

What do club officials expect other than finishing second with Barcelona's condition this season? Become a champion? That's impossible for me. Still lucky Xavi saved them with a strategy he managed to apply so that he could finish under Real Madrid. Even I myself did not expect that they would reach this position, because I think they will get a top 4 finish.

I don't think there's any need to put Barcelona down just because they've been down in the past, because Barcelona have been strong in Laliga before and Xavi will definitely bring Barcelona to a better strength next season because Xavi knows that Barcelona are still not that strong this season even though can finish in 2nd position in the final standings.

Barcelona not performing well earlier in the season does not make Barcelona a weak team , if Barcelona is a weak team they would not have reached in the position where they are in laliga.  As far as xavi is concerned in Barcelona it is very sure that Barcelona will come back strong in the next season.

[blackened515]

Finishing second is quite an achievement, these season if not for Xavi Hernandez,
Barcelona would have finished eight place.

We all agree about this. I also appreciate that Xavi can lead Barcelona to finish in 2nd place. He did a great job in La Liga.
What we are discussing is how Xavi failed to win or to be the finalist of the Europa League. Barcelona has the chance to win it, but they can't optimize the chance. They even were defeated by a weak team in the quarter-final.

Barcelona's poor defense contributed to them losing their chances of winning the Europa League trophy. We all expected them to win the title, and i was disappointed when they probably got kicked out by Frankfurt. Perhaps, they underestimated their opponent, and thought they could beat Frankfurt easily. Although, even as that, Xavi deserved to be praised for his hard work in the team. However, I believe next season will be more productive for them. Because, Xavi will sign new players during the summer window transfer.