La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2024/25

[Juggy777]

Hazard is the only reason for my recent interest in the league and it's just to watch him perform. I'll be routing for Real Madrid so I wish all their fans the best although it'll be a tough battle like I said earlier, Barcelona have invested so much to not win the league. Wish Real Madrid the best though for Hazard. #HalaMadrid

Welcome to the Club 

It's sad thou that you missed that glorious period of rivalry in terms of unbelievable stats, record breakings, Spectacularly consistent non-stop performances from season to season between Messi and Ronaldo. Especially beginning from 2009. Ronaldinho had Just left Barcelona and Messi was now the fan favourite. Real Madrid was just getting a new start after a galactico star-studded Era had come to an end.

As a long term Real Madrid fan, i must say i was lucky to witness all the history making during that period and i don't know whether i will see anything of that sort again.

@logfiles I started watching Real Madrid games because of Ronaldo, and he indeed took La Liga by storm from 2009 - 2018. I’m not expecting Hazard to fire this season as he’s gained lots of extra weight, plus his recent injuries will effect his performances. Atletico Madrid are the real contenders for the title, Real Madrid may finish second or third as I don’t believe they can win the league with their current squad.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/eden-hazard-was-7kg-overweight-18797506

[tomahawk9]

@logfiles i forgot you were a RM fan. Hey, some recent news for us: https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/09/12/5d7a24c4268e3e44488b45cc.html

Another player injured. this is getting ridiculous now. FFS! We spent over 300M in the last transfer window and we're gonna end up using the youngsters from the acadamy

Anyways...Guys, any early comments about the Mallorca vs Bilbao tomorrow? I'm tempted to go for a home win @3.73, even though Bilbao are 2nd in the league table.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Welcome to the Club 

It's sad thou that you missed that glorious period of rivalry in terms of unbelievable stats, record breakings, Spectacularly consistent non-stop performances from season to season between Messi and Ronaldo.

Didn't miss the glorious period per se, ok well I did in regards to watching the matches but I was always keeping myself upto date with the stats and never did missed Monday Night football via Supersport were I got the summary of all the matches played during the weekend. No doubt those two are the greatest of all time. I still keep myself updated with C. Ronaldo's stat irrespective of the league he's playing in although i might not watch all the matches due to lack of free time.

Thanks for welcoming me, there's the myth Ronaldo made La Liga what it's today in regards to the TV rating. A big part of me agree to this, no disrespect to Messi though.

[Harkorede]

They have done it before on a budget limited squad under Simeone, why not now after spending?

Hopefully, Simeone will be able to handle the high expectations around the team, otherwise, the players might feel like they can win a game before even playing it, and that usually not goes the way you want it to go (as a Real Madrid fan, i know this lol).

Atletico Madrid or Diego Simeone will never get cocky ahead, from my perspective the team treats every match with the same preparation, except there's something bigger to play for.

[DeathAngel]

@logfiles i forgot you were a RM fan. Hey, some recent news for us: https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/09/12/5d7a24c4268e3e44488b45cc.html

Another player injured. this is getting ridiculous now. FFS! We spent over 300M in the last transfer window and we're gonna end up using the youngsters from the acadamy

Anyways...Guys, any early comments about the Mallorca vs Bilbao tomorrow? I'm tempted to go for a home win @3.73, even though Bilbao are 2nd in the league table.

It says Hazard is back soon though so there is that I guess. He’s your main man. It doesn’t look like any of them are major injuries? Modric is a muscle injury, hopefully he’s back soon too, great little player.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

After one week International break we are going to see la liga between Mallorca and Ath. Bilbao. Bilbao has good opportunity to collect three more points since their record against Mallorca is very good.

However, I am looking forward to see the match between Barcelona and Valencia. Not sure if Messi is going to play, if he is not playing then we may see another draw match for Barcelona or the worse is another lose.

[Murat]

So finally, Hazard will make his debut against Levante on Saturday.Surely, every madridista is waiting for this match. But also another sad news for us that Modric is injured and will miss this match and also the match against PSG.

Zidane has a huge task ahead, many matches to play but injury list is long.So, next 30 days would be really crucial for Real Madrid. Firsr derby of the season is also ahead on 29th of this month.         

[Naida_BR]

So finally, Hazard will make his debut against Levante on Saturday.Surely, every madridista is waiting for this match. But also another sad news for us that Modric is injured and will miss this match and also the match against PSG.

Zidane has a huge task ahead, many matches to play but injury list is long.So, next 30 days would be really crucial for Real Madrid. Firsr derby of the season is also ahead on 29th of this month.         

Hazard's time has come. I hope that he is going to have a decent season with Real Madrid similar to the one that he did with Chelsea.
And a perfect start would be with a goal. Modric is a valuable player but Real Madrid has a lot of player to cover his position. It won't be a big deal for Zidane.

[Barracuda]

So finally, Hazard will make his debut against Levante on Saturday.Surely, every madridista is waiting for this match. But also another sad news for us that Modric is injured and will miss this match and also the match against PSG.

Zidane has a huge task ahead, many matches to play but injury list is long.So, next 30 days would be really crucial for Real Madrid. Firsr derby of the season is also ahead on 29th of this month.         

Hazard's time has come. I hope that he is going to have a decent season with Real Madrid similar to the one that he did with Chelsea.
And a perfect start would be with a goal. Modric is a valuable player but Real Madrid has a lot of player to cover his position. It won't be a big deal for Zidane.

We are here waiting for the appearance of danger this season, whether according to price or not. To be sure very much awaited appearance against PSG in the champions league. I hope he really is
able to prove or even bring Real Madrid to win. And indeed, it is unfortunate that Modric suffered an injury. As @Naida said that real madird has a decent replacement for the modric position.

[Upgrade00]

Not sure if Messi is going to play, if he is not playing then we may see another draw match for Barcelona or the worse is another lose.

It's unlikely they'd risk him for the full ninety minutes, he would likely come on as a sub. But fixtures such as these are bound to be very tough regardless of who is on the pitch. Barcelona would be looking to bounce back from their shaky start to the season. And Valencia would want to start the new era with a memorable victory

[elda34b]

However, I am looking forward to see the match between Barcelona and Valencia. Not sure if Messi is going to play, if he is not playing then we may see another draw match for Barcelona or the worse is another lose.

I expect Barca to win with a slight margin or a draw. They don't play that good tbh, and if there's no tactical change then they might have a difficult time to get another win.

It's more enjoyable to watch Atm Madrid and Bilbao than Barca and Real imo.

[Coyster]

So finally, Hazard will make his debut against Levante on Saturday.Surely, every madridista is waiting for this match. But also another sad news for us that Modric is injured and will miss this match and also the match against PSG.
Zidane has a huge task ahead, many matches to play but injury list is long.So, next 30 days would be really crucial for Real Madrid. Firsr derby of the season is also ahead on 29th of this month.          

Not just madridstas, but every football fan/lover is looking forward to seeing Hazard play for real Madrid, we're used to seeing him play in blue for Chelsea and his transfer to Madrid is one that had been eagerly anticipated at least for the final three years of his career in Chelsea though Chelsea delayed it a bit, really Hazard is going to have a big impact for Madrid this season, he is such a skillful player.

As the fixtures pile up, so is the injury list as well, and it's a real test for the manger, if he can handle the depleted squad and still pick up the needed points despite lacking first teamers and obvious quality in some areas.

[slaman29]

If Athletic Bilbao win today, which I guess they will, they will sit on top of the league for a day at minimum. Their fans must be so crazy with joy right now.

At least it won't push my Barca down another spot either way. But by the time we play tomorrow, depending on results, we could even be in 10th place. Scary but maybe we should start in 10th to kick our behinds!

[Harkorede]

Not sure if Messi is going to play, if he is not playing then we may see another draw match for Barcelona or the worse is another lose.

It's unlikely they'd risk him for the full ninety minutes, he would likely come on as a sub. But fixtures such as these are bound to be very tough regardless of who is on the pitch. Barcelona would be looking to bounce back from their shaky start to the season. And Valencia would want to start the new era with a memorable victory

Messi is unavailable and wouldn't even get involved in the match, but he could feature for the Champions League opener as he stated in his latest interview.

“I will play when I feel really sure it isn't going to happen again because if it does then I’ll be out for even longer.”

“I really want to play. I hadn’t played for some time and was just back and this happened, so I’m really hungry to get playing again.”

"I certainly won’t be playing against Valencia and we’ll have to wait and see if I’m ready for Dortmund or Granada.”

Source:  https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/1341234/messi-barca-is-my-home

[logfiles]

Modric is a valuable player but Real Madrid has a lot of player to cover his position. It won't be a big deal for Zidane.

Real Madrid are in a midfield crisis right now. Modric is valuable but so is Toni Kroos. Right now it is said that Toni Kroos is the only valuable midfielder left who is 100% fit. So even with a few replacements, Real Madrid might struggle to cope in the midfield department in a few upcoming matches.

[rachman mahesa]

Modric is a valuable player but Real Madrid has a lot of player to cover his position. It won't be a big deal for Zidane.

Real Madrid are in a midfield crisis right now. Modric is valuable but so is Toni Kroos. Right now it is said that Toni Kroos is the only valuable midfielder left who is 100% fit. So even with a few replacements, Real Madrid might struggle to cope in the midfield department in a few upcoming matches.

This is actually a big problem for Zidane when Modric is injured, Real's midfield is minimal. There are six Midfielders currently owned by RM, James, Isco, Casemiro, Fede Valverde, Tony.

As @logfiles said, only Toni Kroos is ready to play.

I am sure that with the current RM situation, Zidane can overcome this problem.

[Upgrade00]

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I just checked the odds from some betting sites, and many have actually increased the odds of Barcelona winning that fixture, hence giving them a lower chance of winning the game.
This offers the other players a chance to prove themselves and we get to witness an example of Barcelona after Messi.

[Harkorede]

Modric is a valuable player but Real Madrid has a lot of player to cover his position. It won't be a big deal for Zidane.

Real Madrid are in a midfield crisis right now. Modric is valuable but so is Toni Kroos. Right now it is said that Toni Kroos is the only valuable midfielder left who is 100% fit. So even with a few replacements, Real Madrid might struggle to cope in the midfield department in a few upcoming matches.

This is actually a big problem for Zidane when Modric is injured, Real's midfield is minimal. There are six Midfielders currently owned by RM, James, Isco, Casemiro, Fede Valverde, Tony.

As @logfiles said, only Toni Kroos is ready to play.

I am sure that with the current RM situation, Zidane can overcome this problem.

Casemiro is available for selection as well, making him and Toni Kroos the only pure midfielders available at Zidane's disposal.

Marca reported that Fede Valdverde will miss both the fixtures against Levante as well as clash against PSG, with the Uruguayan having tore a muscle.

Source
https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2019/09/13/5d7b799bca474170138b4633.html

[logfiles]

Casemiro is available for selection as well, making him and Toni Kroos the only pure midfielders available at Zidane's disposal.

Marca reported that Fede Valdverde will miss both the fixtures against Levante as well as clash against PSG, with the Uruguayan having tore a muscle.

Source
https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2019/09/13/5d7b799bca474170138b4633.html

Casemiro is available, but he usually plays a deeper midfield role compared to Kroos. I dunno if Zidane will pair him with kroos who has been Modric's long time midfield Partner. Casemiro is usually influential because Real Madrid's defenders like Ramos, Marcelo... love to go forward... Sometimes he usually fills in for them, and he is at times caught as the last man in case the rival team counterattacks. Whenever he does not play, Real Madrid perform so poorly whilst conceding a number of goals.

[elda34b]

Casemiro is usually influential because Real Madrid's defenders like Ramos, Marcelo... love to go forward... Sometimes he usually fills in for them, and he is at times caught as the last man in case the rival team counterattacks. Whenever he does not play, Real Madrid perform so poorly whilst conceding a number of goals.

I wonder why they're allowed to do that if there's not enough backup on the defensive line. Attacking with a 2-5-3 formation like City or Liverpool is useful only if they have a CB that is quick to defend and midfielders that could help with cutting opponents' pass.

You can't win if you keep conceding lots of goals after all.