La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[hyudien]

It seems unrealistic to me to see Messi in Barcelona again. I wouldn't say that Messi is a bad player. But he is old enough now. Barcelona needs a regular scorer now. It will be difficult for Messi to maintain his fitness now. Moreover, Messi's wages are still very high. Barcelona management is not able to pay so much wages. Xavi is probably expressing interest in Messi joining Barcelona to please Barca and Messi fans. But I don't think Xavi will take such a decision.

If it's a fitness issue I think Messi is still worth considering, but to return to Barcelona is still a difficult thing for us to see after his contract is over. I think even if Messi plays again at Barcelona he will still be productive regardless of his age and fitness form. Because if we compare Messi with his eternal rival (Ronaldo) now Messi has shown that he can surpass him.

Apart from that case, I also see that now Barcelona is losing a lot of players, possibly quite dangerous both in terms of their position in La Liga and their biggest challenge in the Champions League. 4 players who required Xavi to think even harder in order to adjust the void.

[ShowOff]

It seems unrealistic to me to see Messi in Barcelona again. I wouldn't say that Messi is a bad player. But he is old enough now. Barcelona needs a regular scorer now. It will be difficult for Messi to maintain his fitness now. Moreover, Messi's wages are still very high. Barcelona management is not able to pay so much wages. Xavi is probably expressing interest in Messi joining Barcelona to please Barca and Messi fans. But I don't think Xavi will take such a decision.

Yes, I thought so too but anything is still possible even I never imagined Alves who was once sold by Barcelona would return to Barcelona in Xavi's era from clubless status. Messi could return to Barcelona on a free transfer, I can read a lot of news saying Messi has no intention of extending his contract with PSG. So Messi's return to Barcelona is just a possibility, I don't think it will be real next season but anyway I think Messi will really want to retire with Barcelona who raised him for so many years.

As a fan, I hope he comes back and is willing to sacrifice for the club that made him a football legend. At the end of next season I think the rumors of a move to Barcelona are getting stronger, so for now it's probably not realistic enough.

[Lordhermes]

I think it used to be, but now Messi is not faster than Ronaldo. His age has brought his speed down but I can expect him to still be pretty good about his skills. Messi's performance last season declined and it was evident from the number of goals he managed to have with PSG. But this season there seems to be an improvement in his goals productivity so it's good to expect him to shine again with his team and country.

But I don't want to expect much about him for Barcelona even though several times Xavi has started talking about him in public. I just hope Barcelona have to stay realistic about Messi and they have to manage this team with the available squad. Messi may return as a player or not, but now I'm not going to talk much about that possibility this season.

To be frank, Messi and Ronaldo era is gradually coming to an end, they both has done well in the game of football.  But I'll still choose Ronaldo over Messi at this their current fitness, last Season Ronaldo scored 22 goals in all competitions in Manchester United, and won Manchester United player of the season with so many awards in One of the most difficult league in the world EPL. I respect their two so much, we shall surely miss them in this game of football when they retire.

[maju69]

To be frank, Messi and Ronaldo era is gradually coming to an end, they both has done well in the game of football.  But I'll still choose Ronaldo over Messi at this their current fitness, last Season Ronaldo scored 22 goals in all competitions in Manchester United, and won Manchester United player of the season with so many awards in One of the most difficult league in the world EPL. I respect their two so much, we shall surely miss them in this game of football when they retire.

They will be missed if they decide to retire later. There is no doubt that they are both the best players the world has ever seen.
Hopefully they decide to become coaches when they retire, I want to see what they are capable of as coaches. Will they gain success like when they were players or not.
There are still a few more seasons for us to enjoy their game.

[makishart]

To be frank, Messi and Ronaldo era is gradually coming to an end, they both has done well in the game of football.  But I'll still choose Ronaldo over Messi at this their current fitness, last Season Ronaldo scored 22 goals in all competitions in Manchester United, and won Manchester United player of the season with so many awards in One of the most difficult league in the world EPL. I respect their two so much, we shall surely miss them in this game of football when they retire.

They will be missed if they decide to retire later. There is no doubt that they are both the best players the world has ever seen.
Hopefully they decide to become coaches when they retire, I want to see what they are capable of as coaches. Will they gain success like when they were players or not.
There are still a few more seasons for us to enjoy their game.

They have lots of experience in football. that makes them all will able to become the next coach in the future. that's pretty much the same like what happened with xavi, lampard and many more players that were continuing their career through become coach for the football club. Im sure that if ronaldo or even messi can do that. The new era has come for the new players. Messi is still preforming so good with PSG while ronaldo is still struggling with its performance with MU

[salad daging]

It seems unrealistic to me to see Messi in Barcelona again. I wouldn't say that Messi is a bad player. But he is old enough now. Barcelona needs a regular scorer now. It will be difficult for Messi to maintain his fitness now. Moreover, Messi's wages are still very high. Barcelona management is not able to pay so much wages. Xavi is probably expressing interest in Messi joining Barcelona to please Barca and Messi fans. But I don't think Xavi will take such a decision.

Yes, I thought so too but anything is still possible even I never imagined Alves who was once sold by Barcelona would return to Barcelona in Xavi's era from clubless status. Messi could return to Barcelona on a free transfer, I can read a lot of news saying Messi has no intention of extending his contract with PSG. So Messi's return to Barcelona is just a possibility, I don't think it will be real next season but anyway I think Messi will really want to retire with Barcelona who raised him for so many years.

As a fan, I hope he comes back and is willing to sacrifice for the club that made him a football legend. At the end of next season I think the rumors of a move to Barcelona are getting stronger, so for now it's probably not realistic enough.

Sources published two weeks ago about Messi rumors. https://barcauniversal.com/psg-considering-extending-messis-contract-by-two-more-years-amid-barcelona-return-rumours/

Even though Xavi is still open to the return of Lionel Messi to Barcelona but I don't think PSG will let him go, he will definitely offer him a return contract with another fantastic offer, because I'm sure PSG and their management will definitely do that to keep the superstar even though Laporta will persuade him. , it has been reported that Messi will not make any decisions before the World Cup, as for interest from Barcelona, it will definitely be a hot transfer between Barcelona and PSG.

[Altryist]

When compared to ronaldo about speed, ronaldo is better. but, i think messi has speed too especially when he dribbles he is very stable.
however, currently messi is more likely to be a playmaker and provide good assists for his teammates. obviously, messi has contributed a lot to psg, currently messi has packed 7 assists in Ligue 1.
and he will also contribute to his national team, however, barcelona seems to have a great opportunity to bring messi home, the article is according to the football espana report quoted by bolaspot  Messi has ruled out an option offered by PSG to extend his contract.

What's the point of comparing Messi and Ronaldo? Each of them is good in its own way, and each has its drawbacks. When Messi just came to PSG and nothing worked out for him, but now he has adapted and plays perfectly. In case with Ronaldo was the opposite, he immediately started scoring goals for Manchester United, but after the summer holidays he lost his place in the main squard and is now going through difficult times. By the way, speed has never been an advantage for these players, so this comparison still makes no sense. And so far I have not heard from Messi that he said anything about returning to Barcelona.

[ShowOff]

Sources published two weeks ago about Messi rumors. https://barcauniversal.com/psg-considering-extending-messis-contract-by-two-more-years-amid-barcelona-return-rumours/

Even though Xavi is still open to the return of Lionel Messi to Barcelona but I don't think PSG will let him go, he will definitely offer him a return contract with another fantastic offer, because I'm sure PSG and their management will definitely do that to keep the superstar even though Laporta will persuade him. , it has been reported that Messi will not make any decisions before the World Cup, as for interest from Barcelona, it will definitely be a hot transfer between Barcelona and PSG.

Still regarding Messi, all of those are rumors that might differ from reality because I don't think we can confirm that one is true while the other is false. Until the end of the season, a decision will be made between Messi and PSG management whether Messi agrees on a contract extension or returns to Barcelona on a free transfer.

There are two possibilities and one of them will probably be right in the future, but for now I will not think too much about the future but I am very interested in improving his performance. By the way, Barcelona will travel to Mallorca this weekend. I want to look forward to this match even though I know who will be the favorite to win. 3 points should be safe to think about, it was a match they had to win.

[rozak]

it will definitely be a hot transfer between Barcelona and PSG.

Messi is a great player, and he is already a part of the great history of Barcelona. Barca is not short of players at the moment I think. even with Lewandowski up front, Barca is already very good.
if it happened, either it would be a good buy for Barca or not. Xavi is of course currently thinking about how best they will achieve the target this season.

[Hyphen(-)]

I think Atletico Madrid won't lose this but it might end in a draw rather than their getting a win.

I don't see Atletico Madrid playing a draw in this game because they are a better team than Sevilla this season; Atletico Madrid will want to resume their winning streak after losing two matches in a row, against Bayern Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League and Real Madrid in their most recent Laliga match.
Atletico Madrid is currently seventh in the Laliga table with 10 points; they would like to gain three points to move into the top five.

[naira]

Of course PSG will not let Messi go just like that, PSG will do whatever it takes to make Messi stay in Paris. But the final decision lies with Messi, he could return to Barcelona when his contract with PSG has expired.
Messi, who is one of Barcelona living legends, still loves the club that has made his name, especially now that Barcelona is being controlled by one of his closest friends. Xavi has asked Messi to help him rebuild Barcelona's strength, this request is very difficult to refuse because Messi and Xavi relationship is like family.

Well, I hope it happens to Barcelona if Messi decision is right. After all Messi is the heart of Barcelona that cannot be snatched away when he is done with PSG. Preparations against Mallorca also seem to be being prepared by Xavi. Given some vacant positions, he had to keep them more closely.

Followed by a very strong Inter, I expect Barcelona's game to be stronger. At least when Inter is against Bayern Munich the results obtained are the same as Barcelona. So for that, we can still see the possibility of dominating.

[hd49728]

I don't see Atletico Madrid playing a draw in this game because they are a better team than Sevilla this season; Atletico Madrid will want to resume their winning streak after losing two matches in a row, against Bayern Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League and Real Madrid in their most recent Laliga match.
Atletico Madrid is currently seventh in the Laliga table with 10 points; they would like to gain three points to move into the top five.

Sevilla unexpectedly began this season very bad. It looks like they have two opposite seasons. The past one was amazing but this one is terrible. It is very surprising change because they don't have considerable changes in their squad. With same players, results suddenly become very bad.

Atletico Madrid can take advantage of it to win this match.

Well, I hope it happens to Barcelona if Messi decision is right. After all Messi is the heart of Barcelona that cannot be snatched away when he is done with PSG. Preparations against Mallorca also seem to be being prepared by Xavi. Given some vacant positions, he had to keep them more closely.

His career is at Barcelona and his heart is there. Now he has support from Xavi and his contract with PSG will complete at end of this season. A good chance for Messi to return to Barcelona and I think he won't waste it. His career only has a few seasons left and if he wins Champions League with PSG, he would be readily and very happy to return to where he belongs to, Barcelona.

[Fesatmas]

I think Atletico Madrid won't lose this but it might end in a draw rather than their getting a win.

I don't see Atletico Madrid playing a draw in this game because they are a better team than Sevilla this season; Atletico Madrid will want to resume their winning streak after losing two matches in a row, against Bayern Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League and Real Madrid in their most recent Laliga match.
Atletico Madrid is currently seventh in the Laliga table with 10 points; they would like to gain three points to move into the top five.

Sevilla lost balance thus placing them in 15th position in the standings table. It seems they have not been able to return after dropping in performance from the end of last season. And what's in the spotlight now is how their defense works, they are not very good at defending so they are easily penetrated by the opponent's attack.
Sevilla is not better than Atletico Madrid, so Atletico Madrid will get a win in the game with hard work. I thought it would be a win by a narrow score.

[masulum]

I do agree with this. This time barcelona can do something without him. that proves that if era for the club actually rely with him already over. IF he was coming back to the barcelona as a new player and that would be fine but the problem is once he was coming back to the club while the club is still struggling with its financial. The come of mess will become a disaster for the club.  He will be very suitable to be a new coach for barcelona in the future.
Im seeing it as a potential future career for messi

Yes, but back to Xavi, if he expects Messi, of course he thinks it's the best for him, maybe he will sign Messi next season. Regarding being a coach, I still can't predict what he will be like. Indeed, as a player he is extraordinary, but it will be different when he becomes a coach. We have to see at least one season to judge the quality of messi as a coach. So I can't rate anything for now.

[poodle63]

it will definitely be a hot transfer between Barcelona and PSG.

Messi is a great player, and he is already a part of the great history of Barcelona. Barca is not short of players at the moment I think. even with Lewandowski up front, Barca is already very good.
if it happened, either it would be a good buy for Barca or not. Xavi is of course currently thinking about how best they will achieve the target this season.

With so many great players and that must be a shame for xavi if he will not able to give trophy for barcelona. Barcelona has been buying so many great players despite the fact that if it's not even paying its debt but barcelona has sold so many thing for new players.
I think that will not become a good result for barcelona if it can't win even one trophy from so many competitions.

[fachant]

I do agree with this. This time barcelona can do something without him. that proves that if era for the club actually rely with him already over. IF he was coming back to the barcelona as a new player and that would be fine but the problem is once he was coming back to the club while the club is still struggling with its financial. The come of mess will become a disaster for the club.  He will be very suitable to be a new coach for barcelona in the future.
Im seeing it as a potential future career for messi

Yes, but back to Xavi, if he expects Messi, of course he thinks it's the best for him, maybe he will sign Messi next season. Regarding being a coach, I still can't predict what he will be like. Indeed, as a player he is extraordinary, but it will be different when he becomes a coach. We have to see at least one season to judge the quality of messi as a coach. So I can't rate anything for now.

In fact, we can understand what Xavi is like as a coach by seeing Barca's progress. As he is a former legend of Barca, he wants Barca to play like before. And he also knows how important Messi is to Barca. That's why he might want to bring Messi back to Barca next season. Whether Messi will come to Barca now is a personal matter for him. Hopefully we will see Messi again at Barca.

[fachant]

Of course PSG will not let Messi go just like that, PSG will do whatever it takes to make Messi stay in Paris. But the final decision lies with Messi, he could return to Barcelona when his contract with PSG has expired.
Messi, who is one of Barcelona living legends, still loves the club that has made his name, especially now that Barcelona is being controlled by one of his closest friends. Xavi has asked Messi to help him rebuild Barcelona's strength, this request is very difficult to refuse because Messi and Xavi relationship is like family.

Well, I hope it happens to Barcelona if Messi decision is right. After all Messi is the heart of Barcelona that cannot be snatched away when he is done with PSG. Preparations against Mallorca also seem to be being prepared by Xavi. Given some vacant positions, he had to keep them more closely.

Followed by a very strong Inter, I expect Barcelona's game to be stronger. At least when Inter is against Bayern Munich the results obtained are the same as Barcelona. So for that, we can still see the possibility of dominating.

I can say for sure, the game between Barcelona and Inter Milan will be very competitive. But I put Barca ahead of Inter. We will enjoy a great match between the two teams. I expect Barcelona to get a nice win. Good luck to Inter Milan

[poodle63]

Of course PSG will not let Messi go just like that, PSG will do whatever it takes to make Messi stay in Paris. But the final decision lies with Messi, he could return to Barcelona when his contract with PSG has expired.
Messi, who is one of Barcelona living legends, still loves the club that has made his name, especially now that Barcelona is being controlled by one of his closest friends. Xavi has asked Messi to help him rebuild Barcelona's strength, this request is very difficult to refuse because Messi and Xavi relationship is like family.

Well, I hope it happens to Barcelona if Messi decision is right. After all Messi is the heart of Barcelona that cannot be snatched away when he is done with PSG. Preparations against Mallorca also seem to be being prepared by Xavi. Given some vacant positions, he had to keep them more closely.

Followed by a very strong Inter, I expect Barcelona's game to be stronger. At least when Inter is against Bayern Munich the results obtained are the same as Barcelona. So for that, we can still see the possibility of dominating.

Mallorca was performing so well. I think that barcelona may not be so difficult to win against mallorca but i will not underestimate that team. That team is still worth to be considered as a tough opponent for the barcelona in the upcoming match.
Domination in the ball possession was good but if barcelona will get bad result against mallorca and this will be disappointed to the club

[poldanmig]

In fact, we can understand what Xavi is like as a coach by seeing Barca's progress. As he is a former legend of Barca, he wants Barca to play like before. And he also knows how important Messi is to Barca. That's why he might want to bring Messi back to Barca next season. Whether Messi will come to Barca now is a personal matter for him. Hopefully we will see Messi again at Barca.

We don't deny that what Xavi is doing in barcelona right now is extraordinary, he managed to re-develop and raise the level of barcelona that had previously fallen, the closeness of messi and barcelona I think is still well maintained and maybe it will be easy for Xavi to convince Messi to return to Barcelona because after all Barcelona is the home of messi, besides Messi bad relationship with Mbappe can certainly be a trigger Messi  to leave next season, especially Messi is currently reluctant to extend his contract which only has one year left.

[Luzin]

In fact, we can understand what Xavi is like as a coach by seeing Barca's progress. As he is a former legend of Barca, he wants Barca to play like before. And he also knows how important Messi is to Barca. That's why he might want to bring Messi back to Barca next season. Whether Messi will come to Barca now is a personal matter for him. Hopefully we will see Messi again at Barca.

The problem is whether Barcelona can afford his salary. Xavi looks forcing it, it is against the decision of Barcelona management. Remember when Messi left he even cried but Barcelona didn't understand that. I don't know, but the salary issue is an agreed obligation. Talking about loyalty nowadays it seems money is the most important thing. I don't know if Messi still wants to or maybe he's already hurt.