La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[VanityWallets2015]

It will all decide in the matches between Barcelona and Atletico. Who would have thought that Barcelona would still come so close after their horrible start?

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[condoras]

It will all decide in the matches between Barcelona and Atletico. Who would have thought that Barcelona would still come so close after their horrible start?

Personally, I never cut out any major club from winning the title despite how terrible was their start. Since the other teams didn't manage to get this advantage and create a bigger lead, now Barca can still hope...

[TheGreatPython]

Atlético cannot make mistakes anymore because Barcelona is playing too well now and their bad performances are a thing of the past. Simeone should try to motivate his players more since this Liga is something they can win. They need to avoid losing points with those easy teams and be focused when they play important games. I still hope they can make it. Sevilla, for instance, is going to be a tough game!

you are right, I was very surprised with Barca, they got up quickly...
A few weeks ago the difference in points between ATM and Barca was huge, but now it's only 4 points apart. very surprised by that, if the ATM does not try hard in the next match then it is certain that the position of the ATM will be shifted.

I didn't expected Barcelona to be this good after how the last season ended and how this season started as well. Think about a team where the president actually paid people to write on twitter bad things about the oldest players in the team, the players that won this club dozens of cups so far, and people were mad that Messi wanted to leave, dude had all the rights to leave if he could and he might have as well if the paperwork didn't kept him from leaving.

This is why I think it was a bad season start for them. However when the president was basically forced to step down and when new president started to actually communicate better with Messi and people around him, team started to become great as well. It is however a proof that without Messi this team is not that great, they need to find new people because if Messi leaves and there is nobody left, it is going to be very hard.

[Cnut237]

now Barca can still hope...

Barca are certainly peaking at the right time. I've just had a look at their last 5 league games: 5 wins, scored 17, conceded 2. And the margins are getting bigger, too. 6-1 last time out. 4-1 before that.
Atletico can't afford any slip-ups now.

if Messi leaves

Something to consider for the summer, I suppose. Right now he is in good form and propelling the team up the table.
But at least if they do lose him, it will ease their financial situation somewhat.

[kassex]

I think Real Madrid must have to get a new striker next season, to be able to replace Benzema. Of course don't buy young
players, but buying star players who have quality that is not different from Benzema, So it makes it easier for Zidane to rotate players,
especially on the front line.

I agree with you. What Zidane must do is buying an experienced and top striker to play as Real Madrid CF. A young striker (CF) is okay but he must be already a superstar and has enough experience in the high competition of football, especially in the UEFA Champion League. Sergio Aguero, Harry Kane, Aubameyang, or Erling Haaland seem fit with the Real Madrid squad. I really hope that Zidane will consider one of these strikers (CF) to be signed for Real Madrid attacking line in the next season.

A good striker costs a lot of money. Haaland, Killian is worth at least 200 million euros. Real Madrid hardly has that kind of money. Now they are cutting salaries for their players and it will be difficult for them to explain why to cut salaries, and then spend a lot of money on new players.

[ILuckyGuyI]

A Real Madrid forward line without Benzema is a forward line that hardly scores. I guess that's why Zidane always plays him.

Unfortunately, it is true.  
However, by playing Benzema in all the matches and with full time, it increases the chance for him to get injured. Zidane has no choices, Benzema must play at all the remaining matches to score, but it will be wiser if he doesn't play full-time (90+ minutes). Why not let another striker play as the starter? Then Benzema can substitute him if it seems hard to score in that match.

I also see that Real Madrid is very dependent on Benzema, even though he is no longer young and playing full time too often puts Benzema
at risk of injury. I understand there are not many pure attackers at Real Madrid, therefore Zidane relies too much on Benzema up front
to score goals. I think Real Madrid must have to get a new striker next season, to be able to replace Benzema. Of course don't buy young
players, but buying star players who have quality that is not different from Benzema, So it makes it easier for Zidane to rotate players,
especially on the front line.

I agree with it so much. Because Benzema is 33-year-old now and they can't get the same productivity from him every year. He has also only one year left on his contract. It is very vital for them to sign a talented and younger striker this summer. And they will be ready to use all their financial power to sign Haaland for the next season too. But there are very tough opponents which will go for him also.

[kawetsriyanto]

A good striker costs a lot of money. Haaland, Killian is worth at least 200 million euros. Real Madrid hardly has that kind of money.

They have many options to sign a top striker although it costs expensive money. Remember Real Madrid is one of the biggest football clubs in the world and they can sell their players to have additional funds. Moreover, the attacking line of Real Madrid is urgent to improve, especially for CF. They only have Benzema in that position, while Diaz seems better to sell because he doesn't show good performance. Real Madrid needs more potential striker, more than what Diaz has currently. Someone who potentially becomes a great striker, better than Benzema.

[SquirrelJulietGarden]

A good striker costs a lot of money. Haaland, Killian is worth at least 200 million euros. Real Madrid hardly has that kind of money.

If they invest big transfer fund for an excellent and young striker, he will get it back soon from league titles and shirt kit sellings. A young player can play for them about 10 years or even more.

They have many options to sign a top striker although it costs expensive money. Remember Real Madrid is one of the biggest football clubs in the world and they can sell their players to have additional funds. Moreover, the attacking line of Real Madrid is urgent to improve, especially for CF. They only have Benzema in that position, while Diaz seems better to sell because he doesn't show good performance. Real Madrid needs more potential striker, more than what Diaz has currently. Someone who potentially becomes a great striker, better than Benzema.

Because you mentioned Benzema, let's look back at how he joined the Real Madrid.

Karim Benzema's profile on Wikipedia. He began his career in Lyon in 2005 and four years later, he signed a contract with Real Madrid at his twenty two years old. Now, he is still a key player of Real Madrid and has his 12 seasons in the club.

I know the hyperinflation of transfer market nowadays but it is a general chase of money for all. Real Madrid soon will have to prepare and replace Karim Benzema. If I have to choose Haaland and Mbappe, I think Haaland is better for Real Madrid.

[kassex]

A good striker costs a lot of money. Haaland, Killian is worth at least 200 million euros. Real Madrid hardly has that kind of money.

They have many options to sign a top striker although it costs expensive money. Remember Real Madrid is one of the biggest football clubs in the world and they can sell their players to have additional funds. Moreover, the attacking line of Real Madrid is urgent to improve, especially for CF. They only have Benzema in that position, while Diaz seems better to sell because he doesn't show good performance. Real Madrid needs more potential striker, more than what Diaz has currently. Someone who potentially becomes a great striker, better than Benzema.

Who can Real Madrid sell to raise the money needed to buy the forward? The players who can be sold are not worth a lot of money. The team can leave in the summer - Marcelo, Isco, Vasquez, Diaz. But they are not expensive and you can hardly get enough money for them. You also need to offer a salary in order to interest the player, but I don't think Real Madrid is capable of doing this.

[ILuckyGuyI]

A good striker costs a lot of money. Haaland, Killian is worth at least 200 million euros. Real Madrid hardly has that kind of money.

They have many options to sign a top striker although it costs expensive money. Remember Real Madrid is one of the biggest football clubs in the world and they can sell their players to have additional funds. Moreover, the attacking line of Real Madrid is urgent to improve, especially for CF. They only have Benzema in that position, while Diaz seems better to sell because he doesn't show good performance. Real Madrid needs more potential striker, more than what Diaz has currently. Someone who potentially becomes a great striker, better than Benzema.

Who can Real Madrid sell to raise the money needed to buy the forward? The players who can be sold are not worth a lot of money. The team can leave in the summer - Marcelo, Isco, Vasquez, Diaz. But they are not expensive and you can hardly get enough money for them. You also need to offer a salary in order to interest the player, but I don't think Real Madrid is capable of doing this.

Even if they sell that trio, they won't make a great deal of money but still there will be a nice addition to their transfer budget. Every extra money will help Real to make a better offer for Haaland or Mbappe (I assume they don't have the financial power to sign them both.  ).

[Xxmodded]

A good striker costs a lot of money. Haaland, Killian is worth at least 200 million euros. Real Madrid hardly has that kind of money.

They have many options to sign a top striker although it costs expensive money. Remember Real Madrid is one of the biggest football clubs in the world and they can sell their players to have additional funds. Moreover, the attacking line of Real Madrid is urgent to improve, especially for CF. They only have Benzema in that position, while Diaz seems better to sell because he doesn't show good performance. Real Madrid needs more potential striker, more than what Diaz has currently. Someone who potentially becomes a great striker, better than Benzema.

Who can Real Madrid sell to raise the money needed to buy the forward? The players who can be sold are not worth a lot of money. The team can leave in the summer - Marcelo, Isco, Vasquez, Diaz. But they are not expensive and you can hardly get enough money for them. You also need to offer a salary in order to interest the player, but I don't think Real Madrid is capable of doing this.

Although sell player like Marcelo, Isco, Valquez and Diaz still not enough money getting by Madrid to buy Haaland or Mbappe because both player have higher price to buy, I think almost player want to sell by Madrid have lower value right now just Ramos but have ended of contract for Madrid, how ever Madrid have spent much money for renovation their stadium and need waiting still without new player for Madrid on second season after this season without any contract or buy new player.

[kawetsriyanto]

I don't think Real Madrid is capable of doing this.

If you don't really understand Real Madrid financial and just guess it, it is better to not judge like this. Real Madrid isn't a small club, and the management of Real Madrid isn't a group of newbies, they are professional and know how to make a good decision for Real Madrid. If Real Madrid wants to buy Haaland or Mbappe, I believe Real Madrid is able to do it. Remember, Real Madrid isn't a poor club!!

I assume they don't have the financial power to sign them both. 

Real Madrid doesn't need to sign both. Real Madrid just needs one striker, it is enough.

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Still miss communication between Zidane and Florentino Perez who will be new player for Real Madrid between Halan and Mbappe because Zidane want to get Mbappe but Florentino Perez want to sign in with Haaland, just realistic with value most cheaper Haaland than Mbappe because PSG buy higher value for Mbappe from AS Monaco.

[kassex]

I don't think Real Madrid is capable of doing this.

If you don't really understand Real Madrid financial and just guess it, it is better to not judge like this. Real Madrid isn't a small club, and the management of Real Madrid isn't a group of newbies, they are professional and know how to make a good decision for Real Madrid. If Real Madrid wants to buy Haaland or Mbappe, I believe Real Madrid is able to do it. Remember, Real Madrid isn't a poor club!!

I assume they don't have the financial power to sign them both. 

Real Madrid doesn't need to sign both. Real Madrid just needs one striker, it is enough.

Real Madrid is a big club, but it also has big expenses. Bale and Hazard are too expensive. Plus, Real Madrid is undergoing reconstruction of the stadium and it requires a lot of money. In addition, Real Madrid needs not only a forward, but a right-back (as Carvajal is constantly injured), a left-back (if Marcelo leaves, Mendy needs a replacement). Plus if Vasquez leaves, but the player is on the right midfielder. I'm not talking about the players to replace Cross and Modric.

[perla]

Barcelona or Atletico for the title.. Could go both ways I think. Real Madrid also ha a chance, there are still many matches to play.

[kawetsriyanto]

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I know all the reasons you stated above, but I think improving the player quality on the team is still the priority of Real Madrid. Moreover, it is quite urgent for the Real Madrid squad if they still want to be competitive in the next season. In this matter, I am optimistic that Real Madrid will consider buying a top striker for the next season. Well, I am not saying it is a must to buy Haaland or Mbappe, Real Madrid has many other options!

[abderrazak belkhir]

Barcelona or Atletico for the title.. Could go both ways I think. Real Madrid also ha a chance, there are still many matches to play.

If you see the standings situation and compare it with the standings 10 matches ago i think barcelona deserve the trophy...they started the season badly with alots of problems and they lost many points but somthing inside the players encourage them to did this beautiful comeback

[Juggy777]

Barcelona or Atletico for the title.. Could go both ways I think. Real Madrid also ha a chance, there are still many matches to play.

If you see the standings situation and compare it with the standings 10 matches ago i think barcelona deserve the trophy...they started the season badly with alots of problems and they lost many points but somthing inside the players encourage them to did this beautiful comeback

@abderrazak if Barcelona wants to win the league title then they’ll have to hope that Messi can play at his very best in each and every game, because other player’s take inspiration from him and it’ll further help Barcelona win matches. Also Real Madrid are going to do everything to win the league title, hence it’ll take something extra ordinary from Barcelona to beat Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid for the title.

[ILuckyGuyI]

I assume they don't have the financial power to sign them both. 

Real Madrid doesn't need to sign both. Real Madrid just needs one striker, it is enough.

I thought like Haaland could be for the striker position and Mbappe as a winger. But I don't expect them to be able to sign both of them if they even would like to. I think Mbappe will most probably stay at PSG next season. But they may sign Haaland if he doesn't choose one of the other big clubs which are after him.

[slaman29]

I know all the reasons you stated above, but I think improving the player quality on the team is still the priority of Real Madrid. Moreover, it is quite urgent for the Real Madrid squad if they still want to be competitive in the next season. In this matter, I am optimistic that Real Madrid will consider buying a top striker for the next season. Well, I am not saying it is a must to buy Haaland or Mbappe, Real Madrid has many other options!

Quality and potential quality. Which unfortunately means an age average. I'm not a huge fan of Haaland for example but I agree talent his age needs to be brought on to be turned into quality. I'm happy we have young guys in Barca like Fati and well, even Braithwaite, but we really need to be able to turn them into quality. So I agree quality but below 25 must be a strong foundation too.