La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[hyudien]

The problem is that having Raphinha and Lewandowski in the group will obviously be a huge blow to Depay's career because even if he stays at Barcelona it won't do anything there because his position will definitely be shifted.
He is still quite good in form but when there are new players with more potential it is difficult for Depay to stay.

There are at least four players in the same position as Depay and that is Lewandowski, Aubameyang and Martin Braithwaite. Also, considering Depay's contract at Barcelona will expire in 2023 which means there is only one season left. If Barcelona still want to make a profit then selling in this transfer window is the right choice, because if Depay is maintained he will potentially become a free agent next season. Apart from that indeed, Depay's age is the youngest compared to the other three players who are aged at 31 and 33. If Barcelona didn't get Lewandowski maybe Depay would get a contract extension, but because we know Barcelona have a lot of great forwards then let Depay off it could be the final choice that must be done.

It would be great if Barcelona didn't make it difficult if he really wanted to move but sometimes Barcelona always do things to make it difficult for other clubs to bring players like De Jong to Manchester United which until now their drama is still continuing.
As for the current age problem, Depay is the youngest, but when compared to Auba and Lewandowski it's clear he won't have a big chance there.
He and Braithwhite will certainly be eliminated from the main squad.

[fuguebtc]

Of course even though it's a pre-season game this result is a warning to Madrid. Last season they also beat Madrid in the second match. This means that Barcelona is no longer like the beginning of last season. Xavi has indeed changed Barca for the better. They were able to prove last season ended in second position. In addition, this season's transfer market is used by Xavi to make Barca even more powerful. I think tomorrow they are candidates for the La Liga title.

Actually the threat will always be there, even though Barcelona struggled like last season. The key is they don't let their guard down and take lightly the opponents they will face, whatever club it is. The difference now is that the pressure will be even greater on Real Madrid. But if you look at the project for the long term, Real Madrid has an advantage over its rival, Barcelona. This match they also gave a little glimpse of what their line-up would look like next season.

Barcelona is Real Madrid's toughest opponent in La Liga, and it is Barcelona that will pose the greatest challenge for them. And Barcelona has made some big changes in the team. I think Barcelona has realized that there is no point in having competent defenders in the team if they cannot score enough goals. And Real Madrid should also realize that Barcelona is adapting to the approach that Real Madrid took in the last season.

So I think Real Madrid already knows very well what Barcelona is planning to do. So if anything, Real Madrid should be ready to face whatever Barcelona throws at them. But I also agree that they should not let their guard down. They should take Barcelona as a very serious opponent and also as a potential contender for the La Liga title.

[Furious 7]

The rumours about Barcelona to go for Kounde one last time still exist. Barcelona are expected to make an offer like €65m for him to have a better offer than Chelsea. However I still have doubts about this because I don't believe that Barcelona still have that much money to spend easily for a transfer. We would learn about this in detail soon I guess. One thing I'm confident about now is that Chelsea are much more likely to sign him rather than Barcelona.

The offer that came back was expensive with quite difficult financial conditions.
Guessed when they managed to bring in Kounde there they would fence him off with a high release clause like they had for the other players.

Do they still have a lot of money in their pockets? how much money they have spent on transfer windows this time because indeed for two players of the caliber of Lewandowski and Raphinha it is also clear that it is big money plus now Kounde.

[Rabi3]

It was a nice friendly match, the players will just get used to playing together. I haven't seen that both teams are ready enough yet, in a few weeks they will start to play better.
Raphinha scored her first goal, opening with a beautiful shot from outside the penalty area. He is a very useful player for this team, I think he will have a very successful career for many years

Raphinha didn't hold back and started showing off in his first match with Barcelona, but I'm dissapointed that Lewandowski didn't score but not everyone can score in the same match, anyways, the friendly match didn't show a lot from both teams, but it was still fun to watch, a match in la liga would be way different with all the players playing for 90 minutes, La Liga is getting back to life this season I'm positive.

[nurilham]

actually Cesar Azpilicueta's contract was originally set to expire in a few months. but apparently it has been extended again until 2023. so this time his move I think will depend on whether chelsea will get julez kounde or not.

If his contract is already extended to 2023, it is clear that Cesar Azpilicueta will stay in Chelsea. Cesar Azpilicueta won't agree to extend his contract if he has an intention to leave. Regarding Chelsea chance to sign Kounde, I think they will successfully sign Kounde. I heard a rumor that Kounde already agreed to move to Chelsea, and Sevilla management has already got a deal for the transfer fees. Kounde and Azpilicueta have different positions, so Kounde transfer won't influence Azpilicueta status.

[TopT3ns]

Staying at Manchester United is the best thing for Ronaldo even though he has to accept the fact that he won't be playing in the Champions League.

To be exact, I was thinking the same thing about her current situation. Ronaldo is more likely to choose to stay at Manchester United even though he is not used to playing in the Europa League, imo. But I'm also not saying he would be at fault if he really wanted to play in the Champions League with another team, it's a wish he might keep.

As far as we know, Ronaldo is a player who is very ambitious to win titles in various competitions every season. His desire to be able to play in the Champions League this season failed because Manchester United only qualified for the Europa League, maybe that was good for Manchester United but not necessarily good for Ronaldo.

I think if Ronaldo wants himself to be considered the best and famous from season to season then he has to bring Manchester United into the Champions League, if he can't then Ronaldo is just like a parasite and there is no contribution at all even though his efforts at this club have been maximized. can't give the best it will be considered unprofessional, so you can say this is the value or result of him while on the red devil team.

[Oluwa-btc]

This is what I have been saying. Barcelona have focused way too much on the forwards, forgetting the defense. Maybe Xavi thinks that he will play possessive and attacking football all the time, but it will be deserter for Barcelona if a couple of starting defenders get injured long term.

They only conceded one goal in three friendlies and that was a penalty. Defense didn't make any error that led to a goal. It was prettgainst Real Madrid. Alba - Garcia - Christensen - Araujo look ideal defensive line. There is also Pique and Dest. One more stopper transfer would be great. I don't see any problem in Barca's defense. They should really focus on scoring goals in every game so that way they can win every match. Concede a goal? Score two, good old Barca. They have a lot of talented forwards so this shouldn't be a problem at all.

Long way to go with the new season, a lot of games are coming up. They look real good but pique is almost a finished player and I don't know how long new introduced Christensen can cope with that defending. Araujo solid behind unlike last season, Dest ? Still not the Barcelona right back I picture up in my head. Bringing Kounde should be the next option but they really have to let go of some players.
Xavi said about it already. Won't bringing Lionel Messi back to Barcelona cause a problem to Dembele and Raphina's career ? Hope they do what's right.

[LittleBitFunny]

Staying at Manchester United is the best thing for Ronaldo even though he has to accept the fact that he won't be playing in the Champions League.

To be exact, I was thinking the same thing about her current situation. Ronaldo is more likely to choose to stay at Manchester United even though he is not used to playing in the Europa League, imo. But I'm also not saying he would be at fault if he really wanted to play in the Champions League with another team, it's a wish he might keep.
As far as we know, Ronaldo is a player who is very ambitious to win titles in various competitions every season. His desire to be able to play in the Champions League this season failed because Manchester United only qualified for the Europa League, maybe that was good for Manchester United but not necessarily good for Ronaldo.

I think if Ronaldo wants himself to be considered the best and famous from season to season then he has to bring Manchester United into the Champions League, if he can't then Ronaldo is just like a parasite and there is no contribution at all even though his efforts at this club have been maximized. can't give the best it will be considered unprofessional, so you can say this is the value or result of him while on the red devil team.

I totally agree with you. Before Ronaldo joined Juventus, he gave Juve fans hope that he would win the Champions League title with Juventus. But he failed. He said the same after joining Manchester United. Ronaldo also failed with United. Now if he can't stabilize the United team, and stick with the team in their bad times, I'd say he's selfish. He only used the parties for his own needs.

[Sirait]

I swear on GOD! That goal from Raphina was top class, perfectly taken, technically sound was a thunderous and stunning blast that was. The next time they both will get the proper El Clasico game will be October 10at the Santiago Bernabue. They had a better game in the first half but they got pressing and pressured by Real Madrid. What I know is that Barcelona are also better at the Camp Nou no matter the form of Real Madrid, both club's would be anticipating for that game.

Well, that's a friendly game and Real Madrid didn't put all its force on it. There was some attempts from both teams and Barcelona was more threatening. A mistake let Raphinha score the only goal of the game and such thing should be avoided in the real El classico.

@Trofo, I think we should have a new poll for the coming season.

I think I will select Barcelona once it achieve registration of the new signed players.

reportedly kounde chose barcelona over other teams and this is a good thing for the barcelona defense.  in the elclasico match a few days ago (even though it was only a pre-season match), it was clear that the barcelona squad was already extraordinary, so with the entry of kounde to barca it will add strength to barca again in the back line, hopefully kounde to barca no more obstacles.

[laurenB7742]

I swear on GOD! That goal from Raphina was top class, perfectly taken, technically sound was a thunderous and stunning blast that was. The next time they both will get the proper El Clasico game will be October 10at the Santiago Bernabue. They had a better game in the first half but they got pressing and pressured by Real Madrid. What I know is that Barcelona are also better at the Camp Nou no matter the form of Real Madrid, both club's would be anticipating for that game.

Well, that's a friendly game and Real Madrid didn't put all its force on it. There was some attempts from both teams and Barcelona was more threatening. A mistake let Raphinha score the only goal of the game and such thing should be avoided in the real El classico.

@Trofo, I think we should have a new poll for the coming season.

I think I will select Barcelona once it achieve registration of the new signed players.

reportedly kounde chose barcelona over other teams and this is a good thing for the barcelona defense.  in the elclasico match a few days ago (even though it was only a pre-season match), it was clear that the barcelona squad was already extraordinary, so with the entry of kounde to barca it will add strength to barca again in the back line, hopefully kounde to barca no more obstacles.

Barcelona's squad is very strong. I would say their attack is the best attack in La Liga right now. And the midfield is stable enough. But the defense is weak. Barcelona dropped points against lesser teams last season due to poor defending. The defense will definitely need to be strengthened if they want to win the title this season. And against smaller teams, full points must be achive. So Barcelona will surely benefit if Kounde is included in the team.

[Zlantann]

I totally agree with you. Before Ronaldo joined Juventus, he gave Juve fans hope that he would win the Champions League title with Juventus. But he failed. He said the same after joining Manchester United. Ronaldo also failed with United. Now if he can't stabilize the United team, and stick with the team in their bad times, I'd say he's selfish. He only used the parties for his own needs.

Extremely selfish! A player that has won almost every trophy and award. But he is still desperate to win more because of his unhealthy competitive nature. Cristiano Ronaldo is always competing with Lionel Messi. He should understand that it is time to make sacrifice and set aside pride and personal goals. His focus now should be on how to help Manchester United win the Europa league and other competitions this season. Meanwhile Manchester United have stated that they would only let him leave to another club on loan and if he extend his contract by another one year.
  

[Ahli38]

reportedly kounde chose barcelona over other teams and this is a good thing for the barcelona defense.  in the elclasico match a few days ago (even though it was only a pre-season match), it was clear that the barcelona squad was already extraordinary, so with the entry of kounde to barca it will add strength to barca again in the back line, hopefully kounde to barca no more obstacles.

Barcelona always surprises even in the transfer market this season. Barcelona is rumored to be experiencing a financial crisis but in fact the players who are brought in are always those who have high prices with high quality as well. and many players from other clubs who want to get into barcelona. like jules kounde. even though chelsea has cast a high bid of 55 million pounds. but the sevilla and jules kounde have not provided clarity to chelsea. but now circulating that the sevilla have given a positive sign to barcelona. that is ready to accept the proposal of personal terms.

[bestcoins1]

reportedly kounde chose barcelona over other teams and this is a good thing for the barcelona defense.  in the elclasico match a few days ago (even though it was only a pre-season match), it was clear that the barcelona squad was already extraordinary, so with the entry of kounde to barca it will add strength to barca again in the back line, hopefully kounde to barca no more obstacles.

The pre-season match is an initial assessment for Barcelona who are already on the path to a better strength and it will also provide an even more exciting spectacle next season. The Barcelona squad now is already strong because it is Xavi's attempt to bring Barcelona back to the champions they have wanted all along. Hopefully Barcelona can dominate La Liga and also the Champions League again next season.

[izsara]

Ancelotti looks confident now, and indeed it is a fact they are now quite ready to make another splash for next season.
Currently the Madrid squad is dominated by young players, so there will be interesting things in the next few seasons because if they find their best performance, Madrid's young players can make unexpected surprises.

We all know about Ancelotti he is watching all changes and things happening around him with this all most chances he is also doing his thing he is one of the most decorated coach in soccer world with having too many systems and strategies for his team.

After losing friendly match against rivals surely he is going to do his homework and try to settle his weakness and other things where he needs more improvement surely we will have good tactics from his side in coming season against this star-studded Barcelona because still all fight will be happened in ground and just one will be winner in this war. Now with the rumor about Ronaldo is going into Atlético Madrid things are more heated for next season because this is going to be more entertaining season.

I believe in Ancelotti at the moment because he is still a pretty good coach for now, especially with his performances last season which made a very good impression.
For the defeat against Barcelona, obviously this will provide more information for them about Barcelona and this is also still one of the material to be used as benchmarks on where they should improve themselves towards the start of the current season.

[Vinaa77]

reportedly kounde chose barcelona over other teams and this is a good thing for the barcelona defense.  in the elclasico match a few days ago (even though it was only a pre-season match), it was clear that the barcelona squad was already extraordinary, so with the entry of kounde to barca it will add strength to barca again in the back line, hopefully kounde to barca no more obstacles.

Barcelona always surprises even in the transfer market this season. Barcelona is rumored to be experiencing a financial crisis but in fact the players who are brought in are always those who have high prices with high quality as well. and many players from other clubs who want to get into barcelona. like jules kounde. even though chelsea has cast a high bid of 55 million pounds. but the sevilla and jules kounde have not provided clarity to chelsea. but now circulating that the sevilla have given a positive sign to barcelona. that is ready to accept the proposal of personal terms.

This is definitely a unique and slightly odd situation. Barcelona has successfully brought in a series of star players despite being hit by the financial crisis. In total, Barcelona has so far signed four players. Two other players, namely Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen were recruited for free and currently it is widely heard that Kunde will also soon be anchored to Barca.

Whereas before the transfer market opened, the news about Barcelona was about the financial crisis. Even according to the news, Barca had to rent out the Camp Nou for weddings and concerts to increase income. In addition, Barca's management has also issued a salary cut policy of up to 50% for players who stay at the club next season.

[Tumanggor]

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In this case you may be right because indeed we could see a new trio here when Ansu, Lewa and Rapinha were there but indeed when the majority of their starting players were introduced it became a bit more complicated due to the fact in this match most of the Madrid teams played their youth teams.
Madrid's midfield and front line are filled with young players and there is only Hazard there who is already quite old.

it's true, ancelotti seems to be more focused on using new and young players, but since marcelo left madrid, it seems their defense has weakened (despite rudiger getting into the squad)

Alaba and Militao (one of Madrid's best defensive duos) seem to be more suitable for full play, rumors circulating that Madrid will bring in Reguilon but until now the news cannot be confirmed

[1kodumtek7]

It looks like Laporta is still thinking about making Messi come back to his old team sooner or later. Maybe he wants Messi to end his career at Barcelona by playing his last matches there. I don't know whether this can really happen in the future. But it seems clear that they won't make any offer for him before this transfer window ends. They had better not to also because their finance is going even worse as long as they continue to bring new players.

[bering]

It looks like Laporta is still thinking about making Messi come back to his old team sooner or later. Maybe he wants Messi to end his career at Barcelona by playing his last matches there. I don't know whether this can really happen in the future. But it seems clear that they won't make any offer for him before this transfer window ends. They had better not to also because their finance is going even worse as long as they continue to bring new players.

Xavi indeed want Messi return to Barcelona because he still consider Messi is great player but he said only if Messi contract ended which mean on 2023 not this summer but i don't think PSG won't let he leave even in the near future PSG have a plan to extended his contract because although his performance not so good last season but in the term of economic income Messi effect really successfully to get more sponsorship for PSG

[Fakhrulenclix]

It looks like Laporta is still thinking about making Messi come back to his old team sooner or later. Maybe he wants Messi to end his career at Barcelona by playing his last matches there. I don't know whether this can really happen in the future. But it seems clear that they won't make any offer for him before this transfer window ends. They had better not to also because their finance is going even worse as long as they continue to bring new players.

Xavi indeed want Messi return to Barcelona because he still consider Messi is great player but he said only if Messi contract ended which mean on 2023 not this summer but i don't think PSG won't let he leave even in the near future PSG have a plan to extended his contract because although his performance not so good last season but in the term of economic income Messi effect really successfully to get more sponsorship for PSG

Messi is 35 years old at the moment and for Barcelona's plans next season to bring Messi back to Camp Nou after his contract with PSG expires, I think we will have to see how Messi plays this season with PSG and I am not sure Barcelona will realize their plans if Messi's form continues decreased with PSG and also for players who are 35 years old, of course their performance is not optimal anymore.
these are just rumors and wishes from the Barcelona management and we don't know what will happen in the future, and personally I'm a little doubtful about Messi's performances that are declining with age.

[maju69]

It looks like Laporta is still thinking about making Messi come back to his old team sooner or later. Maybe he wants Messi to end his career at Barcelona by playing his last matches there. I don't know whether this can really happen in the future. But it seems clear that they won't make any offer for him before this transfer window ends. They had better not to also because their finance is going even worse as long as they continue to bring new players.

Xavi indeed want Messi return to Barcelona because he still consider Messi is great player but he said only if Messi contract ended which mean on 2023 not this summer but i don't think PSG won't let he leave even in the near future PSG have a plan to extended his contract because although his performance not so good last season but in the term of economic income Messi effect really successfully to get more sponsorship for PSG

Messi is 35 years old at the moment and for Barcelona's plans next season to bring Messi back to Camp Nou after his contract with PSG expires, I think we will have to see how Messi plays this season with PSG and I am not sure Barcelona will realize their plans if Messi's form continues decreased with PSG and also for players who are 35 years old, of course their performance is not optimal anymore.
these are just rumors and wishes from the Barcelona management and we don't know what will happen in the future, and personally I'm a little doubtful about Messi's performances that are declining with age.

Barcelona still feels very dependent on Messi, that's not good in my opinion. After all, no player is bigger than the team. They have to quickly forget their success with Messi, because players won't be on the pitch forever. They have to depend on the team, meaning the more influential team here. Don't let them depend on one player, whoever it is.