La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

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Juve build a solid team and it is expected to see them fighting for the scudetto and advancing to the finals of CL.
For Dembele, it is important for him and for Barca to maintain his performance and avoid injuries since it is his main weakness.
For Barca's defence, players need some time to play together and to find their harmony which is the point of these friendlies.

[Luzin]

Barcelona squad so far are quite okay that they can be rely on, with what they have in their team it is possible for them win trophies for the new season.  What Barcelona needed so much is to work on their defense and if they can get players that can score goals back to back in every game then I think they are good to go to win any league.

They did a good job of making an amazing transfer. Unexpectedly because of a lot of news they didn't have much money they bought some great players. This situation makes their strength statistics even more up. So naturally they are now the favorites for the champion in the next season. Lewandoski, Raphinha, and they are still looking for central defender Kounde to eliminate their weaknesses during the quick counterattacks that often cause them trouble.

[blackened515]

The friendly between Barcelona and Juventus was quite an incredible game. It's been a while I watch these tough friendly and I must comment that I really felt the impact of the game. It's was all about the best team,which is better? We have so many goals attempts on Xavi's side but unfortunately his squad failed to record a win after the game. All credits goes to both barça player and the Old Lady's player. Dembele and Kean, they both scored a brace in the game. Later on, Raphinha with the stunning free kick that hits the wood work and Ansu Fati taking advantage to neiled the ball that stills hits the wood work, consider it has hardluck for the catalans side. 

[Shasha80]

The friendly between Barcelona and Juventus was quite an incredible game. It's been a while I watch these tough friendly and I must comment that I really felt the impact of the game. It's was all about the best team,which is better? We have so many goals attempts on Xavi's side but unfortunately his squad failed to record a win after the game. All credits goes to both barça player and the Old Lady's player. Dembele and Kean, they both scored a brace in the game. Later on, Raphinha with the stunning free kick that hits the wood work and Ansu Fati taking advantage to neiled the ball that stills hits the wood work, consider it has hardluck for the catalans side. 

Although Barcelona failed to win against Juventus in a friendly match, Barcelona's performance was quite satisfactory. Especially how Ousmane
Dembele's performance was incredible, Dembele's two goals were beautiful and showed how good Dembele's ball control and finishing skills are.
It also shows that Dembele deserves to be Xavi's first choice. It's not wrong that Barcelona have extended Dembele's contract. Barcelona should
have deserved to win if we saw enough chances created by Barcelona players during the 90 minutes. Moreover, statistically Barcelona dominates
the match, even Barcelona's passing accuracy is up to 91%, it means that Barcelona's game is very solid. Maybe Xavi should improve Barcelona's
defence, because several times hit by counter attacks from Juventus still looks panicked and lost concentration, no wonder Xavi is trying to bring in
Jules Kounde. Hopefully the joining of Kounde will make Barcelona's defense even more solid.

[Oluwa-btc]

Ousmane Dembélé put them to sleep. What a great goal and he made it back to back. Juve's left wing is alarming. Dembélé showed he will start games next season, hopefully he won't face any injuries so we can see a full season finally from him. That would definitely boost Barca's championship chances.
Barca's defense didn't look they are ready for new season. They were lazy on Kean's both goals. Obviously these friendlies are great to see problem areas, Xavi should act on it. Luckily La Liga will start one week later than others, so they still have time to fix some problems.

Great Goal cutting the old ladies defense, that was sensational display from the french international whipping two goals pass Juventus goalie. Goal celebration ? That would have hurt those opposing fan's present. I don't think La Liga defender's are ready to get those feet's running sluggishly chasing Raphina and Dembele. Not sure!

Juventus needs to do some fixing behind the backline they did lost two good defender's we'll see how it goes shortly. Fati, Lewandoski, Kessie, Dest, Memphis all was brilliant during that game.

[kawetsriyanto]

If someone can read this news correctly then surely he can check Barcelona President announces he will try to bring back Messi at NOU Camp in 2023 not in this season because practically it's not possible as they are not in good financial position to take this risk with debit is having big impact on their position, but they also spend good amount on few quality signings and now looking for better results if they succeeded then surely they will look at any other side and with this all we have to watch Messi as well because his form is also very important for them.

Do I say Barcelona will sign Messi for this season? Check again my post above, I never stated Barcelona will or must sign him this season.

Anyway, even Barcelona will sign Messi for free in 2023, Barcelona still spends a lot of money on his salary. Once Messi comes to Barcelona, I am very sure that his salary will be the highest one. Barcelona will be in trouble because they have too many top players who have high salaries. I assume they don't want to get a salary cut forever, they must ask for a better salary, especially when Barcelona can recover its financial status.

[X-ray]

I think Barcelona squad looks pretty solid apart from the defensive aspect which seem to still need reinforcement. If a team has the likes of Raphinha, Dembele, Fati, Ferran Torres, Aubameyang, Depay and Lewandowski as their attacking options then it's pretty much right to consider them a strong and quality team, even though they might not provide the much needed results, but it doesn't mean they aren't of enough quality to compete for trophies.

Barcelona team is strong enough. I don't see any weakness in midfield and forward. The only weakness is the defense. If Xavi changes his match strategy. Then maybe he can stabilize the defense. Since the defense is a bit weak. Barcelona will be better off trying not to concede goals from counterattacks against strong teams. Only then can Barcelona's defense be stable.

That needs to be proven in the league. For me friendly match with real madrid can't even prove if the team is strong enough. Xavi is still looking to get more defensive players from another club. Chelsea has become the main target for its defensive player to be hijacked again by barcelona after kounde. Azpilicueta has become the main targed for barcelona to add more strength on its defensive players.

[hyudien]

Do I say Barcelona will sign Messi for this season? Check again my post above, I never stated Barcelona will or must sign him this season.

Anyway, even Barcelona will sign Messi for free in 2023, Barcelona still spends a lot of money on his salary. Once Messi comes to Barcelona, I am very sure that his salary will be the highest one. Barcelona will be in trouble because they have too many top players who have high salaries. I assume they don't want to get a salary cut forever, they must ask for a better salary, especially when Barcelona can recover its financial status.

If it's finished in 2023 and yes Messi has no home other than Barcelona. Unless PSG extends his contract, it will be very inadequate for Messi to develop at the end of his other career if he continues to share seats at PSG. I think the solution is to bring back the glory of Barcelona and Messi makes more room for that. At least there is still great hope if you see Barcelona with Xavi leadership.

[Sebas.tian]

real madrid friendlies:

Real madrid 0 - 1 barcelona

we lost once again to barcelona, honestly this is annoying

Real Madrid 2 - 2 Club America

once again we couldn't win, it seems to me that this season we won't win la liga, something tells me it will be a season of headaches

I think, this season will definitely change hands for other club to win the la Liga league title because this game showed that it will be difficult for real Madrid to perform well in this season.  Barcelona coach is fully prepared to lead the team to achieve victory from all the matches in any competitions to prove to their fans that they have what it takes to win this season title. It really showed that Barcelona midfielders and strikers are really doing well, because their workings really helped them to defeated real Madrid 0-1 to alert other teams that this season title belong to strong team like them.

[TopT3ns]

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.

Their attack is the best attack in La Liga at the moment? We haven't even seen a game in La Liga start now. Indeed, in terms of players, this might be a problem for other teams, but to say that their attack is the strongest in La Liga for now, it seems too early, especially since La Liga has not yet started.

Barcelona already has some very strong attacking teams such as Robert Lewandowski and no less on the defensive side there are some tough players who are currently difficult to break through, even though it is possible that opponents can break into Barcelona's defense but it must be remembered that the attackers of this team also very strong so it will be a very difficult game against Barcelona.

[Davian144]

a very nice cartoon that shows the previous duels in the 'el clasico' matches as well as the new duel between K. Benzema and R. Lewandowski in a very successful visual way
for some perhaps a successful desktop wallpaper

The expression of the cartoon is very extraordinary because it is very precise so that the duel 'el clasico' can always present a very exciting match and I like this picture especially the Battle Of Goats between Ronaldo and Messi even though both are no longer in Real Madrid and Barcelona. It feels increasingly impatient to see the 'el clasico' duel next season with Lewandowski in the Barcelona team now.

[Jody.Drummer]

Yes that is the question now, will they be able to finance all the needs of the club next season? If the answer is no, then I think their transfer will be in vain. Why? Because for sure they will return to a worse situation than last season.
I really appreciate their courage, but on the one hand I'm worried about what they will be like in the future.

There's nothing to worry about, my friend, Barcelona's management has considered all possibilities that will happen in the future, every option taken must have a solution. Barcelona's officials have to do something to save the club, if they are silent or resigned to the situation that befell Barcelona, ​​what's the point of them there. Barcelona massive spending shows that they want to achieve success in the future. The existence of Xavi as a coach made Barcelona officials believe in his ability to bring Barcelona to the title, for that reason Barcelona officials facilitated Xavi by bringing in top players.

Still, this is a risky plan because there are really two possibilities that will happen in this plan
1. If they succeed then they will make something good there, especially to improve their finances which have been in disarray for the past 2 years.

2. If they fail this is a disaster for them once again because with various expensive contracts and the growing salary arrears of the players this will obviously make them crumble slowly, not to mention their debt which this season will indirectly get worse even more. than imagined.

[asriloni]

real madrid friendlies:

Real madrid 0 - 1 barcelona

we lost once again to barcelona, honestly this is annoying

Real Madrid 2 - 2 Club America

once again we couldn't win, it seems to me that this season we won't win la liga, something tells me it will be a season of headaches

I think, this season will definitely change hands for other club to win the la Liga league title because this game showed that it will be difficult for real Madrid to perform well in this season.  Barcelona coach is fully prepared to lead the team to achieve victory from all the matches in any competitions to prove to their fans that they have what it takes to win this season title. It really showed that Barcelona midfielders and strikers are really doing well, because their workings really helped them to defeated real Madrid 0-1 to alert other teams that this season title belong to strong team like them.

We will see that what will be happening in the la liga. It's too early to take such conclusion. I can't deny the competition became even stricter but we can't also forget how domination happened with real madrid last season. The real match will be during the competiion. At that time benzema was no playing the game. That may be different if there was him in the club against barcelona.

[Razmirraz]

If it's finished in 2023 and yes Messi has no home other than Barcelona. Unless PSG extends his contract, it will be very inadequate for Messi to develop at the end of his other career if he continues to share seats at PSG. I think the solution is to bring back the glory of Barcelona and Messi makes more room for that. At least there is still great hope if you see Barcelona with Xavi leadership.

There is no reason for Messi to turn down an offer to return to Barcelona after his contract at PSG expires. Messi could not refuse Xavi invitation to return to be the leader of the Barcelona squad because all this time Messi and Xavi has been like siblings. Xavi certainly needs Messi role to restore Barcelona glory, although Xavi knows Messi performance is not like it used to be, Messi presence in the Barcelona squad can give a different smell when they have big matches.

[tulusikhlas]

real madrid friendlies:

Real madrid 0 - 1 barcelona

we lost once again to barcelona, honestly this is annoying

Real Madrid 2 - 2 Club America

once again we couldn't win, it seems to me that this season we won't win la liga, something tells me it will be a season of headaches

I think, this season will definitely change hands for other club to win the la Liga league title because this game showed that it will be difficult for real Madrid to perform well in this season.  Barcelona coach is fully prepared to lead the team to achieve victory from all the matches in any competitions to prove to their fans that they have what it takes to win this season title. It really showed that Barcelona midfielders and strikers are really doing well, because their workings really helped them to defeated real Madrid 0-1 to alert other teams that this season title belong to strong team like them.

Don't be too hasty in making speculations just because you've seen matches from pre-season. Yes, Real Madrid can't be optimal in pre-season matches. But don't forget they will be more scary in official matches. I think mentally they are for the official match. In fact, the more doubters, the more terrifying they will be.

[rahmad2nd]

real madrid friendlies:

Real madrid 0 - 1 barcelona

we lost once again to barcelona, honestly this is annoying

Real Madrid 2 - 2 Club America

once again we couldn't win, it seems to me that this season we won't win la liga, something tells me it will be a season of headaches

I think, this season will definitely change hands for other club to win the la Liga league title because this game showed that it will be difficult for real Madrid to perform well in this season.  Barcelona coach is fully prepared to lead the team to achieve victory from all the matches in any competitions to prove to their fans that they have what it takes to win this season title. It really showed that Barcelona midfielders and strikers are really doing well, because their workings really helped them to defeated real Madrid 0-1 to alert other teams that this season title belong to strong team like them.

We will see that what will be happening in the la liga. It's too early to take such conclusion. I can't deny the competition became even stricter but we can't also forget how domination happened with real madrid last season. The real match will be during the competiion. At that time benzema was no playing the game. That may be different if there was him in the club against barcelona.

I agree with what you said, it's too early to judge in a friendly match, especially from the result. Benzema's absence makes Real Madrid's front line lack of attacking power, I think Carlo Ancelotti knows that.

The competition between these two rivals will actually occur after the La Liga competition begins. However, I think the result of the friendly match has an advantage for both coaches, they can find out what is lacking and what needs to be corrected. 

and this is a positive result for Xavi so that it can continue to be developed again to compete in the real battle.

[babo]

If it's finished in 2023 and yes Messi has no home other than Barcelona. Unless PSG extends his contract, it will be very inadequate for Messi to develop at the end of his other career if he continues to share seats at PSG. I think the solution is to bring back the glory of Barcelona and Messi makes more room for that. At least there is still great hope if you see Barcelona with Xavi leadership.

There is no reason for Messi to turn down an offer to return to Barcelona after his contract at PSG expires. Messi could not refuse Xavi invitation to return to be the leader of the Barcelona squad because all this time Messi and Xavi has been like siblings. Xavi certainly needs Messi role to restore Barcelona glory, although Xavi knows Messi performance is not like it used to be, Messi presence in the Barcelona squad can give a different smell when they have big matches.

I sincerely hope so for Barcelona and its fans
I just hope it's not a commercial ploy to grab subscriptions
I hope there is a strategy behind it, a plan to really do great things

the fans deserve it and know it
it would be nice, we hope not to be disappointed

[Oluwa-btc]

a very nice cartoon that shows the previous duels in the 'el clasico' matches as well as the new duel between K. Benzema and R. Lewandowski in a very successful visual way
for some perhaps a successful desktop wallpaper

The expression of the cartoon is very extraordinary because it is very precise so that the duel 'el clasico' can always present a very exciting match and I like this picture especially the Battle Of Goats between Ronaldo and Messi even though both are no longer in Real Madrid and Barcelona. It feels increasingly impatient to see the 'el clasico' duel next season with Lewandowski in the Barcelona team now.

Did Zidane win the Ballon d'or by chance ? Very sure Ronaldinho did with Frank Lampard coming second place to him that year.
Ronaldo and Messi are GOATED they made La Liga competitive and every El Clasico game worth watching. Not just during the Spanish games but they also spread them wing's into the Champions League with Ronaldo winning five and Messi winning two to three Champions League during those past years.

With Karim Benzema's contribution/ performance, I'm sure he will be backed to win the Champions League also he is a french player, they don't want to even mess with him. But, with Lewandoski's arrival can he compete with Benzema to win the Ballon d'or next up ?

[lobo13hf]

If it's finished in 2023 and yes Messi has no home other than Barcelona. Unless PSG extends his contract, it will be very inadequate for Messi to develop at the end of his other career if he continues to share seats at PSG. I think the solution is to bring back the glory of Barcelona and Messi makes more room for that. At least there is still great hope if you see Barcelona with Xavi leadership.

There is no reason for Messi to turn down an offer to return to Barcelona after his contract at PSG expires. Messi could not refuse Xavi invitation to return to be the leader of the Barcelona squad because all this time Messi and Xavi has been like siblings. Xavi certainly needs Messi role to restore Barcelona glory, although Xavi knows Messi performance is not like it used to be, Messi presence in the Barcelona squad can give a different smell when they have big matches.

Everything changed. This time it's very hard to win any game even with messi on the barcelona. Xavi clearly confirmed that if it's even impossible to bring back messi the financial problem will be faced by barcelona. Barcelona was still in the recovery phase. This team has bought so many big players recently. that's why im thinking now if bringing back messi to the camp nou will not give a very big difference to the club. This is what i can take from there.

[Falconer]

a very nice cartoon that shows the previous duels in the 'el clasico' matches as well as the new duel between K. Benzema and R. Lewandowski in a very successful visual way
for some perhaps a successful desktop wallpaper

Mate, that's a really cool cartoon based on the progression over time for the El Clasico duel between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Every season both teams have stars (except last season) to compete to be the best and often the two are always compared. I remember about Zidane and Ronaldinho also about Ronaldo and Messi. They compete with each other for team titles, individual achievements and honestly we were lucky to witness their prowess.

But now, Benzema and Lewandowski are the two mainstays of each team but Lewandowski is still new in Barcelona. But of course he is a very productive striker so far who can probably be expected to compete tightly as the top scorer.