La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[Renampun]

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Are you only happy if Barcelona gets a penalty in every game?
all that is valid because there is already a referee leading, however the referee's decision cannot be contested.

Real Madrid appears to have shown a consistent game for the rest of the season.
I'm quite happy that Real Madrid is getting stronger at the top of the table, hoping Barcelona lose against Villareal. #Hala Madrid 

Barca's opportunity to shift Madrid is not visible... #hala madrid
When vs Bilbao I think Madrid can score a lot of goals but the reality is different but I still give appreciation to Madrid who has worked hard. one match that made me lose money yesterday was Espanyol vs Leganes, a defeat that was beyond predictions for Espanyol IMO.

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[logfiles]

Who else is watching the Villarreal Vs Barcelona match?
In the first 20 minutes and the match already has three goals scored  Villarreal 1:2 Barcelona. Whatever the end result. I am enjoying the match.

[kawetsriyanto]

Who else is watching the Villarreal Vs Barcelona match?

The match has ended already and Barcelona won easily. The final result, Villareal 1 vs 4 Barcelona. I saw the real Barcelona team in this match, just look at the stats, Barcelona finally can make more than "10 shots on target" during the match. While Villareal's performance was truly disappointing me, I don't know what's happening with the players, they only made 2 "shots on target". Where are Villareal's best strikers? They take a break!!   

[logfiles]

The match has ended already and Barcelona won easily. The final result, Villareal 1 vs 4 Barcelona. I saw the real Barcelona team in this match, just look at the stats, Barcelona finally can make more than "10 shots on target" during the match. While Villareal's performance was truly disappointing me, I don't know what's happening with the players, they only made 2 "shots on target". Where are Villareal's best strikers? They take a break!!   

They were playing well in the first minutes of the game but their style of football was letting Barcelona players roam through the midfield with less resistance. Barcelona also tried to change their set up in front. Griezmann was allowed to play in the middle closer to Suarez, and he performed well tonight. I don't even remember the last time Griezmann played this well with a lot of chemistry between him and Messi plus Suarez.

[EdenHazard]

The match has ended already and Barcelona won easily. The final result, Villareal 1 vs 4 Barcelona. I saw the real Barcelona team in this match, just look at the stats, Barcelona finally can make more than "10 shots on target" during the match. While Villareal's performance was truly disappointing me, I don't know what's happening with the players, they only made 2 "shots on target". Where are Villareal's best strikers? They take a break!!   

They were playing well in the first minutes of the game but their style of football was letting Barcelona players roam through the midfield with less resistance. Barcelona also tried to change their set up in front. Griezmann was allowed to play in the middle closer to Suarez, and he performed well tonight. I don't even remember the last time Griezmann played this well with a lot of chemistry between him and Messi plus Suarez.

It's seems that's because of setien strategy making griezman didn't have sufficient space and even get benched several times.

Now the whole teams rumored is against setien , does anybody heard about this rumor?
I guess yeah the relationship between setien and most of Barcelona players didn't work smooth, setien seems a bit scared to talk to messi himself .. there's a moment caught by a reporter which yeah it shows how uncomfortable messi and co under setien.

Now they knew the problem and setien ready to go with xavieaiting there at the end of the season to become the next manager.

[skarais]

I only watched the match in the second half and I am pretty sure Barcelona are preferred in the match because they are able to create many good opportunities in front of goalkeeper Vilareal. About Messi is goal ruled out by the referee because Vidal was caught offside, I think its natural, but rather regretted VAR is late decision.

They have to check more quickly when the referee has not legalized the goal by asking the referee to wait a moment. But I like Messi's appearance in that match, 2 assist from him have proven that he is not over. He is quite comfortable in the Barcelona squad although this season their chances of winning Laliga are getting thinner. Fati is increasingly established, she is a future project of Barcelona. I think its time for Barcelona to give him more confidence to more quickly adapt to the first team.

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I can see the expression of fear and doubt from Setien about his future at Barcelona and he will most likely leave sooner before his contract runs out.

[slaman29]

I can see the expression of fear and doubt from Setien about his future at Barcelona and he will most likely leave sooner before his contract runs out.

I initially actually supported this guy and asked that everyone did but at this point, it is clear that he cannot get along with the players or the coaching staff or even the board. So whether or not this is his fault is no longer relevant. He has to leave for the good of the club and I hope he tenders before he gets the boot.

I mean, finally playing Griezmann and not losing, doesn't it make sense?

[LTU_btc]

We really played solid yesterday. Barca were able to score even more, but Villarreal goalkeeper made some great saves. Unfortunately, Barca probably started to play good football too late when there is no chance to reach Real.
I agree with @slaman29 about Setien. You guys probably saw his face expression when Griezmann scored early goal . Though, I don't think that Setien is main person to blame, but seems that he have no future in Barcelona.

[leea-1334]

Who else is watching the Villarreal Vs Barcelona match?
In the first 20 minutes and the match already has three goals scored  Villarreal 1:2 Barcelona. Whatever the end result. I am enjoying the match.

This is what happens when Barcelona plays a team that tried to attack them you see? Which Villareal is not afraid of doing. Liverpool 3-0 is another recent demonstration of this,,, teams that play like them they actually have a better chance of winning, it is the teams like Atletico where Barca have trouble, IMO!

[Trofo]

Here's the thing...  I won't accept it too.  So we'll be sending each other 20 bucks back and forth like two idiots.  

But if you really insist, why not do a parlay with it when the time comes.  I could suggest which picks to make and you could tweak those picks if you like.  Deal?

And let's make a parlay that wins us enough money to buy us a couple of entries for the next EPL pool.  

I can live with that. Let us earn a shit load of money to cover both PL and CL pools for both of us and then some extra. And we will have a starting bank of 40 $ since you are investing your 20 it is only fair that I match you up 

Will contact you via PM when the time comes.

[tokeweed]

^  Here's another idea.  We also donate the winnings to the next pool and have hilariousandco rename the thread to:  'Lord Trofo and Prince tokeweed's EPL Pool Discussion Thread.'.  Lolol.

[Daniel91]

It seems that the president of Barcelona has taken action to calm the rumors about Messi and about the extension of his contract 
"We are negotiating with many players but Messi has explained to us he wants to stay," Bartomeu told Spanish network Movistar.

"And so we're going to enjoy him for much longer."

Is this just a show for the public, to calm down the great tensions about the club before the end of the season?
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53304987

[hd49728]

It seems that the president of Barcelona has taken action to calm the rumors about Messi and about the extension of his contract 
"We are negotiating with many players but Messi has explained to us he wants to stay," Bartomeu told Spanish network Movistar.

"And so we're going to enjoy him for much longer."

Is this just a show for the public, to calm down the great tensions about the club before the end of the season?
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/53304987

After many drama, Messi will stay in Nou Camp, that is my bet on him. However, Messi is not happy with Barca latest seasons. He still play very well but the results are terrible and his most ambition is Champions League (at least another final match in Champions League). This season, La Liga nearly belong to Real Madrid after the latest win (with a goal from penalty shot by Ramos). Barca now has only Champions League to fight for this season.

The terrible weaknesses in defense system must be fixed to build up a stronger one. Without a stronger defense system, Barca will not go to any title because Messi now is unable to bring Barca to titles by himself. He needs teammates and stronger defense system.

[tomahawk9]

Bartomeu's trying to put out the fire by saying Messi will stay, this is obviously a PR move to calm things down. Btw I the only one who thinks Messi doesn't talk to the higher ups? I bet he sends someone else to talk for him 

Anyone watching or betting on the two matches tonight? I have Sevilla to win and Levante - Sociedad BTTS in a 3 fold, the latter could be a good match, Levante have been pretty solid after the restart.

[EdenHazard]

I only watched the match in the second half and I am pretty sure Barcelona are preferred in the match because they are able to create many good opportunities in front of goalkeeper Vilareal. About Messi is goal ruled out by the referee because Vidal was caught offside, I think its natural, but rather regretted VAR is late decision.

They have to check more quickly when the referee has not legalized the goal by asking the referee to wait a moment. But I like Messi's appearance in that match, 2 assist from him have proven that he is not over. He is quite comfortable in the Barcelona squad although this season their chances of winning Laliga are getting thinner. Fati is increasingly established, she is a future project of Barcelona. I think its time for Barcelona to give him more confidence to more quickly adapt to the first team.

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I can see the expression of fear and doubt from Setien about his future at Barcelona and he will most likely leave sooner before his contract runs out.

Messi is not over yeah ...
you know what? there's a rumor saying that someone is working on making messi and cristiano to play together at juventus, god i thought i was too much playing fifa, this is surreal now. Please make it happen!

Sure, everyone annoyed by how setien changed they way Barcelona playing ..
Even more the worst transfer policy make things messed up there.

[wozzek23]

"Much longer" looks like not quite true Dude is almost 34 years old, in 5 years he will be 38 and do you really think he could play for another 5 years? Even this year showed that he might be losing a step right now, he is still super talented and all around the most talented player in football right now, but he is losing his speed and that was crucial for him, that quick moves where he is fast but he also doesn't stop to make a move, was the thing that made Messi who he is, now that he is not that fast (still super fast, just not as fast as before) I am not sure they can play him for another 4 years.

I would give max 3 years and he should be either retire at 36, or at worst 37, shouldn't really see 38. Of course this is just what I think, Messi could prove me wrong very easily, he is the best player I have ever watched in my life.

[iTradeChips]

Setien is not giving any specific details, he did say it is not his "job" in speculating for Messi but I am a bit worried about his silence. For me, as many others, it is a sign that he needs something in return for his silence and possibly staying in the league a little longer. So it is really up to Bartomeu and hope they have a productive discussion. Ronaldo is out, it will be a disaster for LaLiga if they let Messi go too.

[snipie]

Setien is not giving any specific details, he did say it is not his "job" in speculating for Messi but I am a bit worried about his silence. For me, as many others, it is a sign that he needs something in return for his silence and possibly staying in the league a little longer. So it is really up to Bartomeu and hope they have a productive discussion. Ronaldo is out, it will be a disaster for LaLiga if they let Messi go too.

No offence, but they have to throw more millions in the contract and everything should be fine....
Barcelona escaped Villareal trap..but this makes La Liga more interesting 

[Slow death]

Barcelona escaped Villareal trap..but this makes La Liga more interesting 

interestingly the second goal was Messi that made the pass for Luis suarez to score

The third goal was also Lionel Messi who made the pass to Griezmann to score

Barcelona = Messi, I wonder what Barcelona would be like without Messi? I think it would be a very strange team. Anyway I as a fan of real madrid am very happy with the position that real madrid is occupying and the victory of Barcelona against Villareal made me profit

[LTU_btc]

Anyone watching or betting on the two matches tonight? I have Sevilla to win and Levante - Sociedad BTTS in a 3 fold, the latter could be a good match, Levante have been pretty solid after the restart.

Thanks for sharing bets . I have won both
Sevilla - Eibar was quite boring game, but what a a end there was. Sevilla goalkeeper Vaclik got injury and they were out of subs. So, Ocampos replaced him. And one 101 minute of game he saved shot made by Eibar goalkeeper Dmitrovic. And moment later Sevilla defender kicked ball almost from goal line.
After this Sevilla win, I think we already know all 4 teams which will play in Champions league.