La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2024/25

[KTChampions]

Perhaps the odds have turned in Barcelona's favor after all with Benzema's injury. The fact that Lewndowsky missed a penalty today does not matter for his level. Benzema is better but if you are injured then a team is not much use to you. I also couldn't see exactly how long he will be injured, but it doesn't seem to be a minor injury because he has to miss the entire World Cup. That could be good for Barcelona, although I don't think Barcelona wants to be champions that way. it has been a few years since Barcelona became champion. We can say that it is a little drama.

No drama as Benzema is scheduled to return to action with the resumption of La Liga. In addition, Real have excellent results without him this season, although his absence is felt. At the same time, Barcelona almost in the optimal line-up lost all the big games (even the draw with Inter was a loss in terms of the final result) so I don't think that Barcelona will have an advantage even if Benzema does not play at all until the end of the season.

[zuzie]

This is indeed very unfortunate, especially when looking at other things, there are slanted reports about him who deliberately wanted to get a red card so that he could rest more because he was preparing for the match in the world cup.
A significant loss, especially in this case, their position is still not safe in the standings because it is still closely followed by Madrid.

Actually the number of bans was too much. Moreover, Lewandowski did not get a straight red card. This decision is clearly very detrimental to Barcelona. And as a result of the sanction, Lewandowski was absent in important Barcelona matches. Because in these three matches, Barcelona will face difficult opponents. However, Barcelona must make an appeal, because if not the Blaugrana are very threatened in maintaining their current position.

If Aubameyang was still there, the centre forward position might not have had much of an impact, but he already left Barcelona at the start of the season. Alternative players for Lewandowski's position at Barcelona are currently far below the quality
The big impact will probably be in Barcelona's next few match, I doubt the appeal will get approved as the decision has already been made.

[X-ray]

Intentionally or not it was too much punishment for not being able to play in 3 matches. It seemed that referee Gil Manzano was not in the best of moods at the time.
Lewandoski explained regarding his gesture which was considered insulting to the referee, he said it was shown to the bench and not to the referee. Lewandowski will try to appeal the sentence.
Lewandowski also admits that his debut at Barcelona will not be easy and will go according to plan, but he is trying to give his team the best.

Robert Lewandowski had to go through many hurdles at Barcelona because he is a very professional player so all problems are faced calmly. An unprofessional referee will be carried away with feelings so he cannot think logically as a referee has a logical task, not using emotions.

I think that both were having their own perspective regarding what already happened with him. You can't blame of referee was not unprofessional caused by that referee already certified. He has been taking appeal for his foul and we can only speculate the result from his appeal regarding his foul.
That's really worth to give him ban for 1 match rather than 3 but that's lewandowski's fault by doing something that doesn't needed to make referee felt he was insulting refereee. 3 better rather than got 5 ban.

[G_Besar]

Perhaps the odds have turned in Barcelona's favor after all with Benzema's injury. The fact that Lewndowsky missed a penalty today does not matter for his level. Benzema is better but if you are injured then a team is not much use to you. I also couldn't see exactly how long he will be injured, but it doesn't seem to be a minor injury because he has to miss the entire World Cup. That could be good for Barcelona, although I don't think Barcelona wants to be champions that way. it has been a few years since Barcelona became champion. We can say that it is a little drama.

No drama as Benzema is scheduled to return to action with the resumption of La Liga. In addition, Real have excellent results without him this season, although his absence is felt. At the same time, Barcelona almost in the optimal line-up lost all the big games (even the draw with Inter was a loss in terms of the final result) so I don't think that Barcelona will have an advantage even if Benzema does not play at all until the end of the season.

I think there is no significant advantage for Barcelona. Because on the Barca side, they also cannot play Lewandowski for three matches due to being sanctioned.
Madrid has enough squad depth to be able to compete with Barcelona, but Benzema's injury has indeed reduced their performance a little but not too worrying. Ancelotti is likely to add a new sticker as an alternative to his line of attack.

[rahmad2nd]

Bad news for Barcelona, Lewandowski got a ban from playing in 3 League games. This is because Lewandowski got a red card and was considered disrespectful to the referee. If counted then Lewandowski will miss games against Espanyol, Atletico Madrid and Getafe. Of course they will have a hard time. Currently Lewandowski's statistics are very good, 19 games with 18 goals and 4 assists. But I heard Lewandowski will appeal because he thinks it is not insulting to the referee.

If the appeal is not granted. that way, Lewandowski must be absent for three matches.
However, Espanyol is not a difficult opponent for Barcelona to beat, especially in that match Barcelona played as the home team.  opponents who are quite tough, are Atletico Madrid and Real Betis "not Getafe". of course, Lewandowski's absence will greatly affect Barcelona's sharpness in those matches. the reason is, Barcelona only has the only key player, namely, Lewandowski.

well, with Lewandowski absent due to the accumulation of red cards. I think this will be a test for Xavi, to formulate a formula and choose a player who is suitable to be a centre-forward. however, if Depay is still with Barcelona in January. automatically, Depay will be the main choice to be the main strater of Xavi's choice.

IMO, this is Xavi's mistake, he always uses the same formation pattern, namely 4-3-3. he never used any other formations, other than his flagship formation. so, I wonder later. what formation would he use next, and what strategy would he employ. in particular, who he will line up as a centre-forward.

[boltz]

Barcelona midfield is so bright that I can see Spain winning world cup in Qatar or on the next one for sure. Rodri and Gavi are most likely the best incoming duo of all time in Spain team and also big contenders for Barcelona history if they keep playing like this....and they are still very very young with 19 and 18 years old. Crazy!

Also , I hope Spain will go deep in Qatar and prove that LaLiga is still a very strong league that deserve that 2nd spot.

[Prince Malik]

This is indeed very unfortunate, especially when looking at other things, there are slanted reports about him who deliberately wanted to get a red card so that he could rest more because he was preparing for the match in the world cup.
A significant loss, especially in this case, their position is still not safe in the standings because it is still closely followed by Madrid.

Actually the number of bans was too much. Moreover, Lewandowski did not get a straight red card. This decision is clearly very detrimental to Barcelona. And as a result of the sanction, Lewandowski was absent in important Barcelona matches. Because in these three matches, Barcelona will face difficult opponents. However, Barcelona must make an appeal, because if not the Blaugrana are very threatened in maintaining their current position.

If Aubameyang was still there, the centre forward position might not have had much of an impact, but he already left Barcelona at the start of the season. Alternative players for Lewandowski's position at Barcelona are currently far below the quality
The big impact will probably be in Barcelona's next few match, I doubt the appeal will get approved as the decision has already been made.

Lewandowski is a great player right but not having another good forwarded is a big mistake because in football we can't know what will happen to a player, there is no other player that can do lewandowski job in Barcelona and that's a real problem that the administration should look at ASAP

[Die_empty]

Bad news for Barcelona, Lewandowski got a ban from playing in 3 League games. This is because Lewandowski got a red card and was considered disrespectful to the referee. If counted then Lewandowski will miss games against Espanyol, Atletico Madrid and Getafe. Of course they will have a hard time. Currently Lewandowski's statistics are very good, 19 games with 18 goals and 4 assists. But I heard Lewandowski will appeal because he thinks it is not insulting to the referee.

This is indeed very unfortunate, especially when looking at other things, there are slanted reports about him who deliberately wanted to get a red card so that he could rest more because he was preparing for the match in the world cup.
A significant loss, especially in this case, their position is still not safe in the standings because it is still closely followed by Madrid.

It would be unreasonable to get a red card because you want to rest for world cup preparations. It would be far better to pretend that you are injured than to get such suspension. Lewandowski understands his importance in the team and would not make such mistake. But if it investigations proved that he was disrespectful to the referee then he deserves this punishment.

Missing him for three matches would be a big challenge to the Barcelona team because he is their goal machine. The team needs to be careful because Real Madrid would take advantage of any slip. It would be a big boast to the team if they can prove that he is innocent.   

[CryptoPanda]

Real Madrid have incredible talents on their side this season and I think these players are capable of filling in for Toni Kroos, Modric and already departed Casemiro for Real madrid. I think if Madrid is signing another midfielder in January it is to boost the depth in the midfield position and they also need to get a striker fill in for injured Benzema.

[poldanmig]

Real Madrid have incredible talents on their side this season and I think these players are capable of filling in for Toni Kroos, Modric and already departed Casemiro for Real madrid. I think if Madrid is signing another midfielder in January it is to boost the depth in the midfield position and they also need to get a striker fill in for injured Benzema.

So far the midfielder has been a central position which is the center of every attack built by Madrid, Madrid game is often built from the middle so the midfielder is a factor that Ancellotti really needs to think about seriously, the aging of several midfielders will definitely affect the stability of Madrid in the future so that Madrid is very it is necessary to bring in several new midfielders even though they now have several midfielders who are also very talented.

[zaki12]

Bad news for Barcelona, Lewandowski got a ban from playing in 3 League games. This is because Lewandowski got a red card and was considered disrespectful to the referee. If counted then Lewandowski will miss games against Espanyol, Atletico Madrid and Getafe. Of course they will have a hard time. Currently Lewandowski's statistics are very good, 19 games with 18 goals and 4 assists. But I heard Lewandowski will appeal because he thinks it is not insulting to the referee.

This will affect the team especially with the current position they occupy in the league which requires them to maintain top performance and winning mentality to remain at the top so losing their key man for three games at this point isn't a good news at all. Xavi will have to find a way to cope without Lewandowski when the league resumes and find a way to win these games with the available players at hos disposal.

this is not at all good news for Barcelona, his engine is really him

I don't understand how a professional can make these mistakes, ok he's making a bad foul. But disrespecting the referee is equivalent to extra days of non-play. Very very stupid.

yes I also agree with you. Lewandowski should have come off the field on getting a red card without doing what he did. A player with pedigree and status should not do things that can harm his team. It's a shame to lose him for 3 games but I believe Barcelona is a team, Barcelona no longer depend on individuals to win games. Barcelona can win against anyone without Lewy.

[Minor Miner]

Bad news for Barcelona, Lewandowski got a ban from playing in 3 League games. This is because Lewandowski got a red card and was considered disrespectful to the referee. If counted then Lewandowski will miss games against Espanyol, Atletico Madrid and Getafe. Of course they will have a hard time. Currently Lewandowski's statistics are very good, 19 games with 18 goals and 4 assists. But I heard Lewandowski will appeal because he thinks it is not insulting to the referee.

This will affect the team especially with the current position they occupy in the league which requires them to maintain top performance and winning mentality to remain at the top so losing their key man for three games at this point isn't a good news at all. Xavi will have to find a way to cope without Lewandowski when the league resumes and find a way to win these games with the available players at hos disposal.

this is not at all good news for Barcelona, his engine is really him

I don't understand how a professional can make these mistakes, ok he's making a bad foul. But disrespecting the referee is equivalent to extra days of non-play. Very very stupid.

yes I also agree with you. Lewandowski should have come off the field on getting a red card without doing what he did. A player with pedigree and status should not do things that can harm his team. It's a shame to lose him for 3 games but I believe Barcelona is a team, Barcelona no longer depend on individuals to win games. Barcelona can win against anyone without Lewy.

Lewandowski got the red card for his stupidity. Many say it was intentional. He did this to avoid injury. But I'd say no one wants to be intentionally red-carded and banned for three matches. However, Lewandowski is a very important player for Barcelona. Then as the next match will be held after a long break. The performance of all teams will be somewhat unstable. If Xavi can get his match strategy right then Barcelona will be able to win without Lewandowski

[Bananington]

But if it investigations proved that he was disrespectful to the referee then he deserves this punishment.

Older players in the game should be an example to the younger players. If Older players become disrespectful to officials and the matter is treated without punishments, younger players will follow their example knowing that they can get away with it too if they become disrespectful to officials. Since the news of the game ban to Barcelona key man in front of goal has come early now while the world cup is still on, it will give their coach enough time to plan for all the possible ways to survive and play the three games without him. It would have been more of a problem, if the news was sudden while the league is still on.

[Lorokan]

Barcelona midfield is so bright that I can see Spain winning world cup in Qatar or on the next one for sure. Rodri and Gavi are most likely the best incoming duo of all time in Spain team and also big contenders for Barcelona history if they keep playing like this....and they are still very very young with 19 and 18 years old. Crazy!

Also , I hope Spain will go deep in Qatar and prove that LaLiga is still a very strong league that deserve that 2nd spot.

The midfield is very promising for Barcelona; especially talisman Pedri; he is such a complete central midfielder and if Barcelona can invest right they would have a complete set of team to dominate European football for a long time. Can Spain go for in the World-cup event? we have to wait and see. A game and 3 points in the bag for Spain, 2 more to go

[indah rezqi]

Real Madrid have incredible talents on their side this season and I think these players are capable of filling in for Toni Kroos, Modric and already departed Casemiro for Real madrid. I think if Madrid is signing another midfielder in January it is to boost the depth in the midfield position and they also need to get a striker fill in for injured Benzema.

Of course, Real Madrid needs to focus on the team's need for a new midfielder and a new striker that really fits the team's needs. Ancelotti knows what his team needs but sometimes he is a little hard on him and gambles selfishly saying Real Madrid don't need a new striker because they had a good replacement on the bench when Benzema was injured.

To be honest I really want to see if Ancelotti actually goes shopping in January, but if he does then midfield is one of the areas to improve. Modric and Kross are actually still good, but they will get weaker due his age.

[Pulsar77]

It was a really meaningless red card by Lewandowski indeed. It was like he didn't get any red card since his times at Dortmund. But suddenly this red card surprised people a lot. People might wonder if there was some psychological problem of him which caused him to have this incident in that match. After his getting a 3-match ban in the La Liga it looks like he will miss important matches such as the ones against Atletico Madrid and Betis. I think Barcelona would still be strong enough to defeat both of them but their productivity might be less than usual.

Lewandowski should focus on improving his performance against big teams as well. Otherwise he will still draw too much attention about this issue of him. Because he wasn't like this at Bayern Munich.

[Porfirii]

Xavi got everyone he wanted in the summer (putting Barcelona in an even more difficult financial position) but Barcelona continue to lose every big game. What do you say if this continues and the result of the season is second place in La Liga again? Barcelona are on the verge of bankruptcy and I don't think they can wait longer than 2 seasons for a good result from Xavi. In modern football, this is more than the maximum term.

Well 2 years, does he have to go? So if he does leave, who will replace him? There are still quite a lot of opportunities for the League and UEL champions. So let's see.
Financial problems, this season Xavi is quite surprising. He shopped quite a lot of players. But I've read, Barcelona is likely to have difficulty paying players' salaries in the following year.

Any qualified coach, now there are such on the market (they always are). But it's more important to change the strategy (although it's too late to do it) - if Barcelona hadn't gone all-in, but suffered a couple of years with a less stellar squad, nothing terrible would have happened. Most likely they would have finished second in La Liga in the same way and from time to time reached the playoffs of the Champions League. In doing so, they could sort out their debts and start a "normal" life.

Well, what is done is done, you are right but it is also expectable for a team like Barcelona to go all-in (if they don't do it, or Real Madrid, who else will at the same level?). Depending on the results in Europe and La Liga this season, and their finances, it can be a good strategy to be followed next year.

[darewaller]

Now it only remains to look at Madrid I think because if he is given as many opportunities as he was at the start of last season it could still be maintained for Asensio but if there are no guarantees like that then it is difficult to see Asensio in the Madrid squad because he still has the desire to improve. especially since he is still very young and still growing.
But as a Madrid fan it would be a shame if he left now because he is still very good, especially on the wing.

I feel like he could leave and real would be fine, people should not overestimate him because real is much bigger than him. Just like they got rid of Bale, they could get rid of Asensio and real would be fine about it. Let’s realize that Real Madrid is a bigger club than any player, they can get rid of ANY player in their roster today, and could replace him with someone a lot better, or even if not, at least replace them with someone that is equally good.

Asensio is not even their best player, he is a bench player that helps when they need him, so if he doesn't sign, then they could easily get some 20 year old kid that could replace him and even get better overtime as well.

[Oluwa-btc]

Real Madrid have incredible talents on their side this season and I think these players are capable of filling in for Toni Kroos, Modric and already departed Casemiro for Real madrid. I think if Madrid is signing another midfielder in January it is to boost the depth in the midfield position and they also need to get a striker fill in for injured Benzema.

Of course, Real Madrid needs to focus on the team's need for a new midfielder and a new striker that really fits the team's needs. Ancelotti knows what his team needs but sometimes he is a little hard on him and gambles selfishly saying Real Madrid don't need a new striker because they had a good replacement on the bench when Benzema was injured.

To be honest I really want to see if Ancelotti actually goes shopping in January, but if he does then midfield is one of the areas to improve. Modric and Kross are actually still good, but they will get weaker due his age.

Real Madrid already has a perfect replacement for Casemiro in the club already I think Camavinga is quality enough to replace him. Any doubts on him though ?
For the both roles you pointed at, they're very valid and mandatory for Real Madrid, I said some months back, about the signature of Jude Bellingham from Borrussia Dortmund, he'll fill in well for Luka Modric at Real Madrid, a well technical, sound and brilliant player as Jude Bellingham deserves to play for Real Madrid.

For the role of a striker, Karim Benzema hasn't been strong like he was last season, Injuries affected him with some game's and also got him missing the FIFA World Cup. That role needs a new option, preparing for a declining Karim Benzema.

[JeromeTash]

Now it only remains to look at Madrid I think because if he is given as many opportunities as he was at the start of last season it could still be maintained for Asensio but if there are no guarantees like that then it is difficult to see Asensio in the Madrid squad because he still has the desire to improve. especially since he is still very young and still growing.
But as a Madrid fan it would be a shame if he left now because he is still very good, especially on the wing.

He's unlucky given the fact that Real Madrid right now has so many promising wingers, both on the left and right. Take an example of the right wing, There's Rodrygo, Lucas Vásquez and Federico Valverde who seems to be in very good form currently coming from that side.

I think the case of Asensio will be similar to that of Isco where he will eventually decide to leave.