La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[AndySt]

For the second time in history, they have lost three in a row at Camp Nou.  Barcelona seems to be making it difficult for themselves, even though they are still second in the standings but the competition in the hunt for champions league tickets is getting tighter.  If their performance continues to decline then threats may come from other competitors, even the worst thing is that the target to qualify for the champions league can disappear.

There are lots of lessons to learn from Barcelona as a team. You know what has been keeping them glued to that second spots despite their April quack performance. They started with high speed and they had good strategy to gather more points at the beginning of the league and they were able to hold of the second place, that's why even now that they are misbehaving, they are still able to maintain that place. This is what some team lack, they didn't have point from beginning and when they notice that the league is coming to an end, they are now in pressure for hunt to win and get points which is already late. Barcelona already felt threatened, Sevilla is here with them, only the next match will tell who will be second and third and Athletico is getting tight on Barcelona back. With this few remaining weeks, expect many surprises.

Barcelona is still not an established club and is still on the way to building a team, so such failures are quite natural. Let's not forget what the team has achieved before and what positions it was in before Xavi took over as head coach. However, thanks to an impressive win-win period, Barcelona has created a good margin for itself and can feel quite confident for positions that allow it to take part in the Champions League draw next season, and now this is the main task for the club. Still, I don't think Barcelona will really come apart and start losing all their remaining league matches in a row and lose everything that has been won with hard work in recent months.

[kawetsriyanto]

I really don't think that Manchester City will be able to get a good lead in the first leg against Real Madrid because the game will be played at Santiago Bernabeu.

Although Leg 1 will be held in Bernabeu, doesn't mean Man City has no chance to lead. Man City is a big club and has a great coach like Guardiola, so nothing is impossible to happen. Sure, the chance for Real Madrid to lead is bigger, but there is no guarantee for it. We don't judge Man City like a small club that has no capability to lead in Real Madrid home.

Manchester City is obviously going to take care of Benzema so that the main win condition of Real Madrid is useless.

What do you mean? Any team against Real Madrid, should prioritize taking care of Benzema. Everybody knows if Benzema is the machine goal of Real Madrid, but surely we don't forget about other strikers like Vinicius, Asensio, or Rodrygo. These strikers also have the capacity to make a difference in the match, so don't only focus on Benzema.

[sayaya17]

Barcelona now has no chance of winning the title. And so qualifying for the Champions League is enough for them. Maybe the second place on the table is an honor for them, but it is not the important thing. However, against Mallorca, Barcelona will definitely play with the goal of victory. And I believe they will not make the same mistake as in the last match against Mallorca. Barcelona will be able to score 3 points against Mallorca .

I also think Barcelona should win over Mallorca. But that's what I thought before the game against Cadiz and Rayo. At the moment it is difficult for me to trust them and this time I will not bet on any of the teams (it will probably be a draw )
As for Barcelona no chance of winning the championship, that doesn't mean they can afford to lose matches, and especially at home. After all, they keep saying that they play for fans, so I hope that this time they will show that.

Whether or not they still have a chance to win, there is no reason for them to win every remaining game in LA Liga this season, they have to do it for their supporters. I don't think anyone expected the defeat they suffered against Rayo, but that's football. What is considered impossible can happen here. Look how Rayo beat Barcelona, they had to hold on for more than 83 minutes to hold off Xavi's men.

The way Rayo's defense played was phenomenal! Of course I congratulate them on their victory!
However, the game against Rayo was a copy of the game against Cadiz, and the two lost matches against the weak teams at home, this is a very serious matter. A team like Barcelona shouldn't have to face such situations.

Rayo's defense should be appreciated, Rayo's back line coordination is very good. Making Barcelona's front line quite frustrating not being able
to score a goal, even though Barcelona controlled the ball up to 72%, even created many opportunities. But the performance of Rayo defenders
was really very solid, hardly let Barcelona players get any free space. Even Dimitrievski played superbly as a goalkeeper for Rayo, at least
Dimitrievski has managed to make 4 important saves. This is a warning for Xavi to find out why Barcelona played badly, not only against Rayo,
Barcelona played badly. Even the previous match when they beat Real Sociedad, Barcelona played badly. Xavi must immediately improve
Barcelona's performance, especially their less productive front line in at least the last 3 matches only scored one goal. I hope in the next game
against Mallorca Barcelona will be different and much better.

[BITCOIN4X]

Barcelona now has no chance of winning the title. And so qualifying for the Champions League is enough for them. Maybe the second place on the table is an honor for them, but it is not the important thing. However, against Mallorca, Barcelona will definitely play with the goal of victory. And I believe they will not make the same mistake as in the last match against Mallorca. Barcelona will be able to score 3 points against Mallorca .

That should be right now about Barcelona after they dropped points in their last 2 home match. Cadiz and Rayo Vallecano managed to beat Barcelona with a score of 1-0, enough to make Barcelona's chance to win just disappear, even Real Madrid lost in the next few matches.

Now Barcelona only have hope of qualifying for the Champions League next season, and they just need to make the most of it in the next few match of the season. I don't know what Xavi needs to change for his team, but poor finishing in the last few match makes it difficult for them to score.

[Sebas.tian]

Real Madrid are in a distance of only one game from the league championship. It must be really exciting for them even though they are focused on their Manchester City game completely tomorrow. They get a draw or win, then that's it. They are the champions of the La Liga. I don't think that we will see them as too complacent in that game. They'd like to finish the job early and focus on only the Champions League after that.

I agree with you, Real Madrid are the champion of la Liga because their performance was an excellent in this tournament which will enable them to finish well to achieve the victory at the end of this tournament. Despite, the match they have with Manchester city tomorrow, I don't think it will be possible for them to win Manchester city because Manchester city are very good in this season. But for la Liga champion league title, Real Madrid will definitely win this year title to put smile in the eyes of their fans and to prepare well to win more title to come.

[wiss19]

The sad part is, Barcelona had 72% possessions, 18 shots, 5 on goal and they scored none. Sometimes it happens, this is not rare in football, we see dominant teams end up not scoring when they have so many shots, the max I have seen was 22 ON GOAL shots, not even attempts, albeit the attempt number wasn't really that higher, was something like 30-31 if I am not wrong about a decade ago in a Real Madrid game, with zero goals.

But, this one is certainly a bit of a surprise as well. Barcelona started the Xavi period so well and so greatly that we are now seeing them not being that good all of a sudden and this shocks people. I hope they can get better again.

[watergold]

Real Madrid are in a distance of only one game from the league championship. It must be really exciting for them even though they are focused on their Manchester City game completely tomorrow. They get a draw or win, then that's it. They are the champions of the La Liga. I don't think that we will see them as too complacent in that game. They'd like to finish the job early and focus on only the Champions League after that.

It's not a difficult job for them to do, I'd say they've already won LA Liga. Now they can be more comfortable and focus on continuing their Champions League campaign against Manchester City. Because when the La Liga champions are in their hands, they can more freely rotate the players who will finish the rest of the match. So the main players can be better prepared to appear in the Champions League.

[Vinaa77]

Although both got the same points but Barcelona still have one game left pending, Sevilla are doing well this season but we still have Atletico Madrid who are currently with a narrow point difference. This competition is tough for Sevilla if they make one or two mistakes and end in defeat, Atletico Madrid will shift their position.

Feel a bit sorry for Sevilla given how they were commanding in the lat game against the LaLiga leaders and eventually fall before them in the end with 3-2 scoreline. Honestly they should have defended well but Madrid really did a heck of a job to find opening under less time and under so much pressure. Now Sevilla have some tough fixtures upcoming and really have to do well in those.

Sevilla failed to stem the rise of Real Madrid and they fell at home. The match is very meaningful for the two teams who are competing in the race for the Spanish League title this season. After Real Madrid managed to win perfect points over Sevilla, then El Real automatically only needed 1 more point to get to the throne, this was also influenced by the minor results obtained by Barcelona.

What about Seville? Yes, they just need to maintain their consistency for the rest of the games this season, so Sevilla is certain to get a ticket to the Champions League. In the remaining matches of this season, Sevilla will still clash with Atletico Madrid on May 16, it is certain that this match will be very interesting, and could be their decisive match to secure a ticket to the champions league.

[slaman29]

I agree with you, Real Madrid are the champion of la Liga because their performance was an excellent in this tournament which will enable them to finish well to achieve the victory at the end of this tournament. Despite, the match they have with Manchester city tomorrow, I don't think it will be possible for them to win Manchester city because Manchester city are very good in this season.

They're not yet the champions, they're not even the defending one. I do agree it's only a bygone conclusion with a when and not if, but they've not actually been excellent, Benzema and Modric and Vinicius have. If you've watched their games even recently you'll notice until the late goals they play really badly, not excellent.

City game is also not tomorrow, it's today, less than half a day away.

[Razmirraz]

Real Madrid are in a distance of only one game from the league championship. It must be really exciting for them even though they are focused on their Manchester City game completely tomorrow. They get a draw or win, then that's it. They are the champions of the La Liga. I don't think that we will see them as too complacent in that game. They'd like to finish the job early and focus on only the Champions League after that.

I agree with you, Real Madrid are the champion of la Liga because their performance was an excellent in this tournament which will enable them to finish well to achieve the victory at the end of this tournament. Despite, the match they have with Manchester city tomorrow, I don't think it will be possible for them to win Manchester city because Manchester city are very good in this season. But for la Liga champion league title, Real Madrid will definitely win this year title to put smile in the eyes of their fans and to prepare well to win more title to come.

To be precise, Candidates for La Liga champions this season, Real Madrid has not been appointed as Champions, because there are still a few more games to go through Real Madrid. Real Madrid performances this season under Carlo Ancelotti have been impressive, but Real Madrid's weakness is heavily dependent on Benzema. If every opponent Real Madrid faced was able to see this weakness, Real Madrid would find it difficult to score in every game. Real Madrid's luck this season because Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have been inconsistent in La Liga this season, so that Benzema and his friends are very safe at the top of the standings.

[wmaurik]

Real Madrid are in a distance of only one game from the league championship. It must be really exciting for them even though they are focused on their Manchester City game completely tomorrow. They get a draw or win, then that's it. They are the champions of the La Liga. I don't think that we will see them as too complacent in that game. They'd like to finish the job early and focus on only the Champions League after that.

I agree with you, Real Madrid are the champion of la Liga because their performance was an excellent in this tournament which will enable them to finish well to achieve the victory at the end of this tournament. Despite, the match they have with Manchester city tomorrow, I don't think it will be possible for them to win Manchester city because Manchester city are very good in this season. But for la Liga champion league title, Real Madrid will definitely win this year title to put smile in the eyes of their fans and to prepare well to win more title to come.

To be precise, Candidates for La Liga champions this season, Real Madrid has not been appointed as Champions, because there are still a few more games to go through Real Madrid. Real Madrid performances this season under Carlo Ancelotti have been impressive, but Real Madrid's weakness is heavily dependent on Benzema. If every opponent Real Madrid faced was able to see this weakness, Real Madrid would find it difficult to score in every game. Real Madrid's luck this season because Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have been inconsistent in La Liga this season, so that Benzema and his friends are very safe at the top of the standings.

Real Madrid only needs 1 more point from the remaining 5 matches to ensure themselves champions, so no one else is able to catch up with their points in the standings. and it is very possible for a team as great as Real Madrid to only look for one more point.
Real Madrid's performance is indeed quite impressive this season although not many new players have arrived but their coach Don Carlo was able to bring Real Madrid to La Liga champions and also now Real Madrid are in the Champions League semifinals. this is a very extraordinary achievement.

[tulusikhlas]

Real Madrid will be calm and comfortable now to finish the remaining games they have in La Liga. Barcelona's defeat against Rayo yesterday was very profitable for Real Madrid, now they only need one more win to be able to confirm the title.
They will have a tougher job to do in the Champions League when they face Manchester City which is only a few hours away. This duel will attract the attention of football lovers.

[hahay]

Real Madrid will be calm and comfortable now to finish the remaining games they have in La Liga. Barcelona's defeat against Rayo yesterday was very profitable for Real Madrid, now they only need one more win to be able to confirm the title.
They will have a tougher job to do in the Champions League when they face Manchester City which is only a few hours away. This duel will attract the attention of football lovers.

But even though, for example, Barcelona won yesterday, I personally still consider Real Madrid to be the team to win the title this season, considering the other teams under them are not so consistent. Moreover, currently there are only 5 matches left so yes, at worst Madrid play they will still be safe at the top of the standings. But for next season, I think the competition will be even tighter because with Barcelona continuing to improve, Xavi will certainly be able to do better for Barcelona.

[izsara]

But even though, for example, Barcelona won yesterday, I personally still consider Real Madrid to be the team to win the title this season, considering the other teams under them are not so consistent. Moreover, currently there are only 5 matches left so yes, at worst Madrid play they will still be safe at the top of the standings. But for next season, I think the competition will be even tighter because with Barcelona continuing to improve, Xavi will certainly be able to do better for Barcelona.

That's right, as you said because even if they continue to win, nothing will stop Madrid from becoming champions now because indeed their points have gone too far for now, they are too far to be pursued and as long as Madrid continue to win what the club wants. others hope for the title this season.

Currently for Madrid to receive a draw even when Barcelona loses then it has become a trophy winner. especially if they win then Madrid will definitely lock the title this season

[suryana]

Real Madrid will be calm and comfortable now to finish the remaining games they have in La Liga. Barcelona's defeat against Rayo yesterday was very profitable for Real Madrid, now they only need one more win to be able to confirm the title.
They will have a tougher job to do in the Champions League when they face Manchester City which is only a few hours away. This duel will attract the attention of football lovers.

But even though, for example, Barcelona won yesterday, I personally still consider Real Madrid to be the team to win the title this season, considering the other teams under them are not so consistent. Moreover, currently there are only 5 matches left so yes, at worst Madrid play they will still be safe at the top of the standings. But for next season, I think the competition will be even tighter because with Barcelona continuing to improve, Xavi will certainly be able to do better for Barcelona.

Barcelona again lost at home when they hosted Rayo Vallecano and it is certain that Barcelona can already throw in the towel for the title race this season, if they had won previously they would not have made them a competitor to real Madrid in the race for the BBVA league title considering the time At this time they are also quite far behind from Real Madrid, the capital city appears so consistent in every step that it makes its competitors far behind Carlo Ancelotti's men, moreover the performance of competitors such as Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona have not performed so consistently this season so that this was put to good use by real Madrid where they were one step away from lifting the BBVA league trophy

[Davidvictorson]

Barcelona again lost at home when they hosted Rayo Vallecano and it is certain that Barcelona can already throw in the towel for the title race this season, if they had won previously they would not have made them a competitor to real Madrid in the race for the BBVA league title considering the time At this time they are also quite far behind from Real Madrid, the capital city appears so consistent in every step that it makes its competitors far behind Carlo Ancelotti's men, moreover the performance of competitors such as Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona have not performed so consistently this season so that this was put to good use by real Madrid where they were one step away from lifting the BBVA league trophy

I think Barca's left flank is very weak. Ferran is instructed to stay wide because of which Alba cant overlap. That would have been fine if Ferran could be a decent winger. But he cant play on the wing. He doesnt have the pace or the dribbling required. Add to that the fact that alba has been told to defend more is an even bigger issue as he has never been a great defender and has only gotten even worse now. Ferran needs to play in the centre and Barca need Fati back on the left wing if Xavi wants to play this system with wide wingers.

[Sterbens]

Barcelona again lost at home when they hosted Rayo Vallecano and it is certain that Barcelona can already throw in the towel for the title race this season, if they had won previously they would not have made them a competitor to real Madrid in the race for the BBVA league title considering the time At this time they are also quite far behind from Real Madrid, the capital city appears so consistent in every step that it makes its competitors far behind Carlo Ancelotti's men, moreover the performance of competitors such as Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona have not performed so consistently this season so that this was put to good use by real Madrid where they were one step away from lifting the BBVA league trophy

3 matches in a row are quite worrying for Xavi who is now starting to look less concentrated in managing Barcelona. I don't know what was in his mind so the last few games didn't look favorable for Barcelona. Against Mallorca was the only chance to keep second in the table before Sevilla took over by a high margin. There is one game for Sevilla vs Cadiz before Barcelona so this will be put to good use by Sevilla.

[Anguwa]

Real Madrid will be calm and comfortable now to finish the remaining games they have in La Liga. Barcelona's defeat against Rayo yesterday was very profitable for Real Madrid, now they only need one more win to be able to confirm the title.
They will have a tougher job to do in the Champions League when they face Manchester City which is only a few hours away. This duel will attract the attention of football lovers.

Dose Real Madrid actually depends on Barcelona's lose?
I think NO. There are several points gap between them, but this Barcelona's last match lose moves the Laliga Title closer for Real Madrid because once they win one more match, they will be crown the Champions. I think if Barcelona will keep playing like this without consistency, Real Madrid will also become the champions next season too, I think Xavi need to groom his team so theywill be consistent.

[zaki12]

Real Madrid will be calm and comfortable now to finish the remaining games they have in La Liga. Barcelona's defeat against Rayo yesterday was very profitable for Real Madrid, now they only need one more win to be able to confirm the title.
They will have a tougher job to do in the Champions League when they face Manchester City which is only a few hours away. This duel will attract the attention of football lovers.

Seeing this, Carlo Ancelotti's task as Real Madrid coach was very easy this year. just waiting for the result of the match against Espanyol in the 34th week of LaLiga match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium 30/4/2022, being the right opportunity for Real Madrid to lock the title in front of their own supporters. Real Madrid can now focus on their nearest match against Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. I also hope that Real Madrid will win against Man City in the next match.

[terrorJR]

Barcelona again lost at home when they hosted Rayo Vallecano and it is certain that Barcelona can already throw in the towel for the title race this season, if they had won previously they would not have made them a competitor to real Madrid in the race for the BBVA league title considering the time At this time they are also quite far behind from Real Madrid, the capital city appears so consistent in every step that it makes its competitors far behind Carlo Ancelotti's men, moreover the performance of competitors such as Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona have not performed so consistently this season so that this was put to good use by real Madrid where they were one step away from lifting the BBVA league trophy

I think Barca's left flank is very weak. Ferran is instructed to stay wide because of which Alba cant overlap. That would have been fine if Ferran could be a decent winger. But he cant play on the wing. He doesnt have the pace or the dribbling required. Add to that the fact that alba has been told to defend more is an even bigger issue as he has never been a great defender and has only gotten even worse now. Ferran needs to play in the centre and Barca need Fati back on the left wing if Xavi wants to play this system with wide wingers.

In this case, it becomes less suitable in my opinion because it is true that Ferran is suitable to be a slave target in a wing attack.
It's a little bit good but seems pushy in this case because it will be very difficult when it comes to providing their midfield with high cruising but on the other hand they are difficult on the flanks.
Besides that, Ansu Fati should have anticipated this but until now he still hasn't been able to play