La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2024/25

[mamesso]

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Are you by any change from Sevilla?  I must admit that it is a solid team and has a decent local base of players that tend to give a few good players for the leagues and some income for the club. King of Europe... nah, too many good teams out there, but one could argue that is one of the contenders. The last games came out good, but it has to become a more solid team and show long term performace.

True, Sevilla has shown its quality as a solid team. Julen Lopetegui is quite shrewd in concocting sevilla to be able to compete for the title in the domestic league this season. To be in 3rd place is a very good achievement in the middle of the season. So far we have only seen Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid taking turns fighting for the La Liga title. Hopefully in the second half Sevilla are consistent and maintain their performance, in order to reach the top of the standings until the end of the season.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Finally Barcelona was able to score more than one goal, 3 goals in the first half but wait this is not all, Barcelona wasted the 3 points in the second half with a dramatic scenario after 3 goals from celta scored in the 52, 74 and 96 minute
A very bad situation for Barcelona right now

The game was supposed to be their winning match. But, Barcelona keep on disappointing every week. Look at how they played well in the first half, I thought they were finally going to win the match, since they haven't won any of their last 3 La Liga matches. Only for Celta Vigo to equalize the game in the second half. This results to Barcelona losing their position and are currently at the 9th place on the table. With their present performance, It well clearly that they have slim chances of winning any trophy this season. And might end the season without winning any trophy.

Well, even though I'm not a fan of Barcelona, I think they are going through a very bad time, one of their best players is suffering from the heart and I think that this emotional blow has affected the players and that they are showing on the court when they play, In fact, good news may come for Barcelona with the arrival of Xavi, I think that this emotional blow will be very good for everyone, both the team and the general management of Barcelona, this if it can raise their spirits.

[kassex]

Finally Barcelona was able to score more than one goal, 3 goals in the first half but wait this is not all, Barcelona wasted the 3 points in the second half with a dramatic scenario after 3 goals from celta scored in the 52, 74 and 96 minute
A very bad situation for Barcelona right now

The game was supposed to be their winning match. But, Barcelona keep on disappointing every week. Look at how they played well in the first half, I thought they were finally going to win the match, since they haven't won any of their last 3 La Liga matches. Only for Celta Vigo to equalize the game in the second half. This results to Barcelona losing their position and are currently at the 9th place on the table. With their present performance, It well clearly that they have slim chances of winning any trophy this season. And might end the season without winning any trophy.

Well, even though I'm not a fan of Barcelona, I think they are going through a very bad time, one of their best players is suffering from the heart and I think that this emotional blow has affected the players and that they are showing on the court when they play, In fact, good news may come for Barcelona with the arrival of Xavi, I think that this emotional blow will be very good for everyone, both the team and the general management of Barcelona, this if it can raise their spirits.

The effects of a new trainer may not last long. But it is clear that Xavi is determined to demand the maximum from the players and will not make any concessions to anyone. For him there are no authorities and favorites in the team. I hope that all this will only benefit Barcelona and we will soon see it as strong as before.

[BITCOIN4X]

The effects of a new trainer may not last long. But it is clear that Xavi is determined to demand the maximum from the players and will not make any concessions to anyone. For him there are no authorities and favorites in the team. I hope that all this will only benefit Barcelona and we will soon see it as strong as before.

Barcelona and Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have led La Liga as one of the competition to be reckoned with in Europe and they have also managed to dominate Europe in recent years by winning the Champions League title. Without Barcelona at the top I don't think any other team in Europe will be afraid of the representative of the Spanish team when they are in the Champions League but they will still count Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Fans will expect a lot from Xavi and it's time to prove that Barcelona still has hope to continue to rise from its slumber. Starting with the match vs Espanyol will give a little idea how Xavi's strategy for Barcelona is really useful, but now the recovery process of many players will be a separate obstacle for Barcelona.

[Altryist]

What did you imply about the system of penalties? Did you mean that Barcelona stopped training with penalty shot since 2017?

I can not imagine if it is real approach in their training. Penalty is very good chance to score goal so if they did not train it for their players, it sucks certainly. If it is true, I now can understand why Barcelona missed many penalties.

No, I meant fines, a system of fines. For each violation of the established rules, players will pay a fines, and for each repetition of the violation, they will pay in geometric progression more. That is, Xavi's discipline will be very tough, and how effective it will be we will soon be able to see. After all, if the players don't like it, then they can always boycott it, show bad results on the field, and Xavi will simply be fired. I saw something similar when Manchester United players did not want to be coached by Mourinier.

[maju69]

No, I meant fines, a system of fines. For each violation of the established rules, players will pay a fines, and for each repetition of the violation, they will pay in geometric progression more. That is, Xavi's discipline will be very tough, and how effective it will be we will soon be able to see. After all, if the players don't like it, then they can always boycott it, show bad results on the field, and Xavi will simply be fired.

Xavi has plenty of time and is trying to rebuild his players to get ready to face Espanyol at the end of this month. Of course this can be used by Xavi to show his compatibility with Barcelona players. Is it considered a boycott game or does it tend to give each other something in common. Instead of having to go back with Koeman.

[jaberwock]

I see that Xavi wants to return discipline to the team, and for this he has already introduced a number of rules, such as: football players must come to training half an hour before it starts, eat only at the base under the supervision of nutritionists, the players must come back home no later than midnight a few days before the match. He also returned the system of penalties, which was canceled back in 2017. Discipline is good, but I don't know how much it will help to establish friendly relations between the team and the coach.

It doesn't need to create a friendly relationship between manager and the players. Players are not the friends of the manager, they are the workers and manager is a worker one level higher, imagine a worker and their chef, even a CEO can be fired so even a CEO is a worker technically. Long story short the job of Xavi is to win games, not to make friends. If Xavi could turn the team around and win many games then nobody would question the methods that he would have.

Plus, most of the stuff that he requests is not really that weird, eat healthy meals that are prepared for you? Great thing, come in just half an hour earlier? You are getting paid millions upon millions half an hour should not be problem, do not go out and drink and party like crazy before a game? Common sense. These are all stuff that makes sense if you ask me and should be supported.

[blackened515]

Barcelona was broken under the leadership of Koeman, before Xavi came into the club. And he will need more time to rebuild the team, and probably put them back on track. They have to be well prepared against Espanol, which is their next match. Because the game will be tough. Also, Espanyol crushed Granada in their last match, and currently have the same points with Barcelona. However, how Barcelona plays in the match will determine if they are really improving their performance.

[logfiles]

Without Barcelona at the top I don't think any other team in Europe will be afraid of the representative of the Spanish team when they are in the Champions League

You sure about this?
The last time Barcelona had that fear factor was during the time of Guardiola. Just look up the data and see how many times they have bottled in the past decade. If there's any team to fear in the History of UCL, it's Real Madrid. They didn't win it 3 consecutive times by mistake.

[Harkorede]

Xavi already has a very good experience in Qatar, Xavi is also able to bring Al Sadd to the top of the standings, I am optimistic about the abilities he has, and is assisted by their experienced staff, I am very optimistic that Xavi is able to bring Barcelona back to the top of the standings, But everyone has to be patient and give Xavi a little space to build a team that Europe is afraid of..

don't forget that the level of clubs in Qatar is much lower than is spanish La Liga. Xavi doesn't have necessary experience as a coach in top leagues so I won't be so optimistic.

Qatar is indeed a much lower league than La Liga, I'd agree but I don't think that would affect Xavi's performance, I'm not entirely optimistic, but I don't think Barcelona would be any worse under Xavi's watch than they were under Koeman's.

The fans have liked the fact Barcelona signed Xavi, and it would be the first step towards a better future.

[lixer]

Barcelona was broken under the leadership of Koeman, before Xavi came into the club. And he will need more time to rebuild the team, and probably put them back on track. They have to be well prepared against Espanol, which is their next match. Because the game will be tough. Also, Espanyol crushed Granada in their last match, and currently have the same points with Barcelona. However, how Barcelona plays in the match will determine if they are really improving their performance.

Barcelona faces some very bad time in last few months under Koeman now they have some better things but still it's not easy for any person to change things very quickly because he is also human and just going with his own strategy not with all magic or anything special we have to wait for his things for some time then we will be able to talk about him right now creating hype is not good.

Barcelona facing troubles off and on the field financial situation is also not good they have more than $1.6 Billion debit which is also needed some good intention. Now first task is Espanyol and after this they require to do some better against Benfica in Champions League because if they won then surely they are going to qualify for next round and if they lost then they have spot in Europa League which is awful for them.

[kawetsriyanto]

Barcelona often creates quality young players from their youth academy. Maybe Xavi can find the figure who will be the star player again from their youth academy. As you mentioned they don't have enough money to buy star players, academy is the only way for Xavi to get players without spending a lot of money.

It is a good solution. But may take a long time to see the young players be star players. Barcelona still needs to buy some top players, but don't forget to pick young players from the academy. A combination of young players and top players is the best solution. In this way, Barcelona can perform more stable although some positions are filled by young players. I think Xavi knows very well about this, we just need to wait and see. 

[AndySt]

The effects of a new trainer may not last long. But it is clear that Xavi is determined to demand the maximum from the players and will not make any concessions to anyone. For him there are no authorities and favorites in the team. I hope that all this will only benefit Barcelona and we will soon see it as strong as before.

Barcelona and Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have led La Liga as one of the competition to be reckoned with in Europe and they have also managed to dominate Europe in recent years by winning the Champions League title. Without Barcelona at the top I don't think any other team in Europe will be afraid of the representative of the Spanish team when they are in the Champions League but they will still count Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
Fans will expect a lot from Xavi and it's time to prove that Barcelona still has hope to continue to rise from its slumber. Starting with the match vs Espanyol will give a little idea how Xavi's strategy for Barcelona is really useful, but now the recovery process of many players will be a separate obstacle for Barcelona.

I think it is rather naive to expect that the arrival of Xavi will soon make Barcelona as strong as before. Because it was really a very strong squad with good coaches and, accordingly, thanks to this, there were very good results both in La Liga and in the Champions League. Such an arrangement of stars, which contributed to this, does not happen often and it is rather presumptuous to hope for a constant repetition of this and the constant appearance of players of Messi's caliber. Therefore, it is necessary, of course, to strive for such a thing, but still be realistic and set more mundane goals. Javi's main task now is to stabilize the team's results and then it will be possible to think about higher goals.

[Trojane]

Barcelona was broken under the leadership of Koeman, before Xavi came into the club. And he will need more time to rebuild the team, and probably put them back on track. They have to be well prepared against Espanol, which is their next match. Because the game will be tough. Also, Espanyol crushed Granada in their last match, and currently have the same points with Barcelona. However, how Barcelona plays in the match will determine if they are really improving their performance.

Keoman and his team of adviser messed the whole thing up, y'all know that already,it isn't a new story anymore that's why we should all learn to 'call a spade by it name'; most peeps were supporting keoman and took the whole blame on messi leaving the club and the left over players not being able to coordinate to make good game play,although this is right but everyone forgot bout the antiquated pattern keoman was using on them and was expecting the best out of his trash?
  Barcelona has fallen and would not just need Xavi alone but other technical ex-players to work on them as assistant coaches.
Remember, a tree can't make a forest on its own  
I'm not having any doubt of spectacular "come back"

[Rengga Jati]

It is a good solution. But may take a long time to see the young players be star players. Barcelona still needs to buy some top players, but don't forget to pick young players from the academy. A combination of young players and top players is the best solution. In this way, Barcelona can perform more stable although some positions are filled by young players. I think Xavi knows very well about this, we just need to wait and see. 

Currently, an issue again that Raheem Sterling Man City is interested to Barcelona transfer. And Pep Guardiola also has responded about this news.
Wel, it may be also good.
But, again, Barcelona still has big problem on their financial, so it may be the problem to pay fees of transfer and other costs.

[Pulsar77]

Barcelona have brought Xavi finally to their manager position. And their first game with him in the La Liga will be against Espanyol and it is a home game too. They have the same points now. And I feel like this game could be the first step of a new rise for Barcelona. While there is an international break now, Xavi have a good amount of time to think about a strong formula for the team to help them gather strength.

[ropyu1978]

Barcelona have brought Xavi finally to their manager position. And their first game with him in the La Liga will be against Espanyol and it is a home game too. They have the same points now. And I feel like this game could be the first step of a new rise for Barcelona. While there is an international break now, Xavi have a good amount of time to think about a strong formula for the team to help them gather strength.

there will definitely be many changes that will be brought by xavi, and xavi already knows about barcelona, ​​xavi is like going home alone, and for sure this will be the first win for xavi and barcelona, ​​to be able to lift their position in the standings, now barcelona is in a position to the ninth standings, I am optimistic that Barcelona can compete in the top four standings..

[mrongoz_imut]

Barcelona was broken under the leadership of Koeman, before Xavi came into the club. And he will need more time to rebuild the team, and probably put them back on track. They have to be well prepared against Espanol, which is their next match. Because the game will be tough. Also, Espanyol crushed Granada in their last match, and currently have the same points with Barcelona. However, how Barcelona plays in the match will determine if they are really improving their performance.

we will both see the game of barcelona under xavi's coaching, will he be a good coach, like he used to play in barcelona, ​​xavi returns to his home with a new role, he used to come to barcelona as the best player, now he's back home as a tactician new, we'll see if xavi's tactics are as good as when he played first, but xavi has proven himself to be a coach that can be relied on, because he has succeeded in bringing the Qatari club, Al Sadd to the top of the standings, we'll see later when Barcelona host Espayol ..

[Zilon]

Barcelona have brought Xavi finally to their manager position. And their first game with him in the La Liga will be against Espanyol and it is a home game too. They have the same points now. And I feel like this game could be the first step of a new rise for Barcelona. While there is an international break now, Xavi have a good amount of time to think about a strong formula for the team to help them gather strength.

I just have this strong feeling xavi will do better as winning Espanyol would be his first task as Barcelona new manager since it happens to be a home match considering the international break which would give him enough time to train with the team and build a good squad for the club. But since he was one of the best midfielders in the laliga it wouldn't be difficult for him to adapt

[Minor Miner]

I agree with you. Barcelona's goal now should not be the title. If they dream of winning the title, it is almost unreal now. The condition of their team is very bad, and they are far behind. Their goal now should be to make the team more stable and qualify to play in the Champions League next season. Although Xavi is not experienced enough, he can make the team more stable by establishing friendly relations with the players.

I see that Xavi wants to return discipline to the team, and for this he has already introduced a number of rules, such as: football players must come to training half an hour before it starts, eat only at the base under the supervision of nutritionists, the players must come back home no later than midnight a few days before the match. He also returned the system of penalties, which was canceled back in 2017. Discipline is good, but I don't know how much it will help to establish friendly relations between the team and the coach.

Discipline is good and he can adapt quickly to the players. He is not experienced, but friendly. Since he was a Barcelona player, he may have given more importance to establishing good relations with the players. If the coach's relationship with the players is not good then the team's performance is not good. Many players in the team had a bad relationship with Koeman, we have seen a lot of news about this.