La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[Velvet78]

It is really interesting that Real Madrid still haven't extended with Benzema. But I assume it has been due to the World Cup process. Maybe they wanted to wait for it to end to return to their targets as always. Benzema was injured for some time as well. However this injury shouldn't have a big impact on their decision to offer a new contract to him.

Benzema is still one of the important players in this team. Real Madrid owe him a lot especially in the previous season. I think they will extend with him at least for two more years.

Real Madrid owes ..but football is not the place of emotion.  It's a profession.  Who can give good in football and who will benefit the club.  Only keep him in the team.  The proof of which is Barcelona and Lionel Messi.  But Benzema is still fit enough to continue playing.  But if there is a better option, Real Madrid will take it.

I agree that professionalism comes first. But as long as Benzema stays helpful for the team he would surely stay longer.

Maybe he might not be able to play in the starting eleven until the end of his time at Real Madrid after one point. It depends on whether they make a top striker transfer next summer or some time in the future. I feel like they will surely do this because I don't think Benzema can always show a similar level of performance to the one in the previous season. He would start being less productive in scoring goals at one point which might cause him to lose his place in the starting eleven.

[Bobrox]

Benzema is currently a Real Madrid icon. He is a legend for the club for his contribution, but I think Benzema will have to face the fact that eventually he will get some time off or retire or not get another contract extension. Currently, Benzema still has the chance to get a contract extension, but I don't think for the next season.

Benzema's career is complete on an individual level, so it doesn't matter if he doesn't want to continue his career after he is 36 or 37 years old. One thing, his tenure with Real Madrid is coming to an end, that is a reality.

Real Madrid have extended with Benzema contract until 2024, this season not running well for Karim Benzema after missing several games with Real Madrid and he loss opportunity with World Cup after injuring. Finally Karim Benzema announced about he has retired from France national team and right now can focus 100% for Real Madrid.

Currently left two years later for Karim  Benzema contract expiry and he has enough time for showing his potential and consistency performance scoring goals on every match, however he has been key player for Real Madrid last season with UEFA Champion League trophy and I think Karim Benzema has potential repeating what did last season for Madrid.

[herurist]

Seeing from the development of La Liga, Atletico's actual performance has looked chaotic from the previous season and indeed now it still can't be said to be something good for them, especially with the condition of their game, which this season looks boring with its defensive strategy.
I think it would be great if Simoeone did something more tangible in the schematic change now. their players were actually above average but the state of their attack scheme wasn't very good.

This season is truly the antithesis of Atletico Madrid. Instead of being a challenger to Real Madrid and Barcelona, they are now a loser. Now Atletico Madrid fans are starting to doubt Diego Simeone's capacity.

Diego Simeone is one of the highest paid coaches in Europe. He has created a legacy at Atletico Madrid since coming to the Vicente Calderon in 2011. However, it seems that Simeone's golden era is beginning to erode. He was several times inaccurate in making decisions and it seemed that management had to evaluate them immediately.

This has also been the case from last season in how many doubted Simeone but he still persisted and said he was capable even though it seemed like a waste with his current condition.
But interestingly last season how bad they were in the end third place is the most comfortable place for them and right now it's not impossible to come back like that regardless of anything I feel right now there are only a few clubs that have the potential to be in the top 4 and of course it rules out Sevilla in terms of this.

[hahay]

Benzema is currently a Real Madrid icon. He is a legend for the club for his contribution, but I think Benzema will have to face the fact that eventually he will get some time off or retire or not get another contract extension. Currently, Benzema still has the chance to get a contract extension, but I don't think for the next season.

Benzema's career is complete on an individual level, so it doesn't matter if he doesn't want to continue his career after he is 36 or 37 years old. One thing, his tenure with Real Madrid is coming to an end, that is a reality.

Real Madrid have extended with Benzema contract until 2024, this season not running well for Karim Benzema after missing several games with Real Madrid and he loss opportunity with World Cup after injuring. Finally Karim Benzema announced about he has retired from France national team and right now can focus 100% for Real Madrid.

Currently left two years later for Karim  Benzema contract expiry and he has enough time for showing his potential and consistency performance scoring goals on every match, however he has been key player for Real Madrid last season with UEFA Champion League trophy and I think Karim Benzema has potential repeating what did last season for Madrid.

Yes, that's why when there was a case about Benzema recently I didn't think the case would have any impact on Benzema's own career. Because after all, Benzema's age has also entered its final period, which means, Benzema is ready to retire. Unless Benzema is still obsessed with pursuing achievements like Ronaldo, then maybe Benzema will still continue to play.
But as far as I'm aware of Benzema, Benzema is not too obsessed with winning an individual title, so if Benzema chooses to retire when his contract expires then it will still be fine for him.

So, in the absence of excessive obsession, Benzema will still be able to play freely or at least not be burdened by his own obsession. Therefore, Benzema can still play in a different league if he feels that playing at Real Madrid is too draining and worries about his health.
But as a legendary player, of course, Benzema will still have a good future, whether it will be part of Real Madrid, such as serving on the board or any staff at Real Madrid.

[iamsange]

Benzema is currently a Real Madrid icon. He is a legend for the club for his contribution, but I think Benzema will have to face the fact that eventually he will get some time off or retire or not get another contract extension. Currently, Benzema still has the chance to get a contract extension, but I don't think for the next season.

Benzema's career is complete on an individual level, so it doesn't matter if he doesn't want to continue his career after he is 36 or 37 years old. One thing, his tenure with Real Madrid is coming to an end, that is a reality.

Real Madrid have extended with Benzema contract until 2024, this season not running well for Karim Benzema after missing several games with Real Madrid and he loss opportunity with World Cup after injuring. Finally Karim Benzema announced about he has retired from France national team and right now can focus 100% for Real Madrid.

Currently left two years later for Karim  Benzema contract expiry and he has enough time for showing his potential and consistency performance scoring goals on every match, however he has been key player for Real Madrid last season with UEFA Champion League trophy and I think Karim Benzema has potential repeating what did last season for Madrid.

Benzema has been able to make a big contribution to Real Madrid. Madrid management's decision to add a contract for Benzema is very good and right, because the French striker can still be relied upon for the next season. Apart from that, Real Madrid have yet to find the right replacement. Rodrygo and Vinicius are not center forwards but wing stickers. So the Whites' management had to move quickly in the transfer market, a pure striker was required to maintain balance up front.

[emrecemsan]

Benzema has announced that he has retired from France national team.

There have been so many big names announcing the same thing these days. Messi, Ronaldo and now Benzema... This is upsetting for football fans of course because we won't see these big players in big tournaments with their national teams anymore. They have been playing a big role in making these tournaments more watchable.

As far as i know if messi was also thinking to not retire from the international career. I think that messi is still thinking to winning the upcoming world cup that will be coming in 2026. It seems like that he was believing even he was not young again and he is still capable to defend the title

Yeah Messi was also seeming very determined about retiring from his national team. But I have also seen those news such as he won't be retiring soon. Maybe this World Cup title was a motivation for him to play even more time for his country rather than being enough for ending his national team career. Argentina would definitely like to see him playing for them for more years. Because they are very used to playing with a leader like Messi and I don't think they have a backup plan yet to implement in the absence of him.

Benzema's place can still be filled in France by the way. Giroud played really well in this World Cup and scored many goals. He can continue to play in his place or they can find another good striker to fill this place as France have really good talents.

[Furious 7]

Benzema has been able to make a big contribution to Real Madrid. Madrid management's decision to add a contract for Benzema is very good and right, because the French striker can still be relied upon for the next season. Apart from that, Real Madrid have yet to find the right replacement. Rodrygo and Vinicius are not center forwards but wing stickers. So the Whites' management had to move quickly in the transfer market, a pure striker was required to maintain balance up front.

Rodrygo is a centre-forward but the conditions are still not there and he is also a runner type of player so it is not very suitable. but it would be better if he was honed more in the middle especially for the wings at the moment there are Asensio and also Valverde who actually could be placed in this position too especially with the condition of Benzema who is getting older it is clear that there must be improvement in that. Unless indeed Madrid still want to find another player for that position.

[izsara]

Benzema's contract expires in June 2023, but I'm sure Real Madrid will renew his stay with the Whites again. It's just that, Benzema will only receive a one-year extension until 2024. This is due to Real Madrid's policy which will only give a one-year contract extension for players over 30 years of age. Even though Benzema has made a big contribution, that will not guarantee that he can last longer.

Even in this case I heard that both of them agreed to extend the contract until 2024 last October.
No matter how big the contribution is in Madrid, I think for a team this big you still won't see that, especially considering the previous condition of Madrid, which always with the same characteristics threw away some good players who were not too used, so I think this is also a reason for a contract extension one year.

Every player in Real Madrid is aware about the age condition of renew or extend his contract whatever his position and how good he is. Real Madrid wants fresh young good players to keep the team always competitive for a long period of time. They are working to win current competition while trying to secure the future of the team.
I assume Benzema will not be an exception.

Therefore, no matter how big the contribution to the team, it will not really affect this one club because they have always done that from before so it is not too strange if it is rare to see a player who has retired to Madrid.
On the other hand, this also makes the competition a bit more competitive actually because when old players are here it will be very difficult instead of forcing them it is better for them to find new moorings for their club and this will surely happen for Benzema sooner or later.

[Merit.s]

Benzema has announced that he has retired from France national team.

There have been so many big names announcing the same thing these days. Messi, Ronaldo and now Benzema... This is upsetting for football fans of course because we won't see these big players in big tournaments with their national teams anymore. They have been playing a big role in making these tournaments more watchable.

As far as i know if messi was also thinking to not retire from the international career. I think that messi is still thinking to winning the upcoming world cup that will be coming in 2026. It seems like that he was believing even he was not young again and he is still capable to defend the title

Yeah Messi was also seeming very determined about retiring from his national team. But I have also seen those news such as he won't be retiring soon. Maybe this World Cup title was a motivation for him to play even more time for his country rather than being enough for ending his national team career. Argentina would definitely like to see him playing for them for more years. Because they are very used to playing with a leader like Messi and I don't think they have a backup plan yet to implement in the absence of him.

Benzema's place can still be filled in France by the way. Giroud played really well in this World Cup and scored many goals. He can continue to play in his place or they can find another good striker to fill this place as France have really good talents.

If Messi go to the next world cup he might not be able to perform very well,I believe luck was at their side for them to win this year's world cup he has lost few in previous finals. The god of soccer favoured Argentina because they won the world cup last in 1986 which was 36yrs ago before this year victory. France didn't win as they were the defending champion,I don't see any country carrying the world cup back to back anymore it was in the 90s that such things can happen. Messi will have nothing to over if he goes to the next world cup as young stars will dominate the tournament.

[asriloni]

I believe that Benzema has two options i.e. try to find a new club and hope to secure one last big pay, or take a pay cut and stay at Madrid as a striker who’ll play from the bench for the 2023 - 2024 season. Furthermore Real Madrid have shown the door to Casillas, Ronaldo despite their legendary status, hence it’s only a matter of time before Benzema is shown the door too.

I don't think so, the news about a short-term contract extension until 2024 was heard a few months ago, I think this is a signal that he will still be at Mardri. regardless of how his current condition is, he is still very influential, especially when his body is back in shape and now he has decided to leave faster than the French national team and this is certain he will focus more on his career in the domestic league so nothing can making him leave as long as Perez is still happy with his form unless there is a better replacement later this is possible.

That's a better decision for him. He can focus to get another UCL again with real madrid rather than always think about how to be included in the national team that didn't make him feel satisfied with it. I hope that real madrid will give him new contract as soon as possible. Real madrid already hunted some new strikers as a replacement for him but he will have more years to stay in real madrid. Im still waiting his performance with real madrid despite his injury that was always preventing him to play with the club.
He is such a beast striker.

[nurilham]

Rodrygo is a centre-forward but the conditions are still not there and he is also a runner type of player so it is not very suitable. but it would be better if he was honed more in the middle especially for the wings at the moment there are Asensio and also Valverde who actually could be placed in this position too especially with the condition of Benzema who is getting older it is clear that there must be improvement in that. Unless indeed Madrid still want to find another player for that position.

I don't know if Rodrygo ever played as a center forward. But he seems more suitable as the right winger in Real Madrid. He is a quick player, he can deliver good assists, and he has accuracy in shooting. With his ability and his height (1,74 m), the ideal position for him is a winger (not a center forward). In my opinion, he must improve his physical strength and his height if he wants to be a center forward. If Real Madrid has no money, they can use the alternative to make Rodrygo be a CF. But if Real Madrid has a money to buy top striker, it is better to buy a new striker (Mbappe should be the ideal CF).

[bekti3]

Can you imagine that Real Madrid are signing Haaland and Mbappe both in the future and building a literally dream team?  

Just imagining this is very difficult even with their current financial condition and I think this is the same when one club wants to bring Messi and Ronaldo together lol.

But it doesn't look like it's going to happen because regardless of the circumstances the two players Haaland and Mbappe are obviously very difficult to put together, although it is possible but it takes money and a lot of effort and I'm not sure about that.

[shinratensei_]

Can you imagine that Real Madrid are signing Haaland and Mbappe both in the future and building a literally dream team? 

Just imagining this is very difficult even with their current financial condition and I think this is the same when one club wants to bring Messi and Ronaldo together lol.

But it doesn't look like it's going to happen because regardless of the circumstances the two players Haaland and Mbappe are obviously very difficult to put together, although it is possible but it takes money and a lot of effort and I'm not sure about that.

The problem was not always about money but it's about whether the team like city and PSG wanna let one of their stars to leave from their club to the real madrid or not. I think that mbappe is much more fit with real madrid's scheme rather than haaland.
Haaland is a typical finishing striker which was always waiting for the golden momentum while mbappe can do so many things. Don't you hear a rumour about real madrid interested with mbappe again?
If that will be true and madrid will be paying a lot to the PSG for him. Mbappe is still young enough. He can also become one of best player in the world like ronaldo and messi.

[baeva]

A busy schedule sometimes makes players vulnerable to fatigue and injury, something like this could have happened to Benzema if he had not decided to focus on just one goal and the policy that Benzema had chosen was absolutely correct. Playing at the club level with so many existing competitions is of course a definite calculation for Benzema.

Yep. He already made the right decision, focus on Real Madrid is a must if he still cares about his fitness/health. He won't be worried to retire from France team since there are some young strikers to replace his role. Mbappe and Nkunku seem to be the next CF in France team, they are still young and has a long time to play. While for Benzema, he will focus on Real Madrid now. With no international schedule with France national team, Benzema can use 100% his energy to Real Madrid.

Maybe Benzema thinks that instead of having to spend time with the French national team, it's better for him to devote all his time to Real Madrid. The figure of Benzema for the Los Blancos squad is very important considering that only he is currently the only one who can be a role model as well as the team captain and Carlo Ancelloti seems to be continuing to provide opportunities to play for him. The French national team will grow with young players as you mentioned Mbappe and Nkunku are the best strikers for France at the moment, but as for Benzema's role in the French national team so far there has been no one to replace him.

No one to replace him in the French team? Or in Real Madrid after all? Perhaps you meant to say the second, but that too is a moot point. Rumours are rife that Real Madrid want Mbappe and are prepared to pay up to a billion euros for the player and then Benzema will have competition. Although I would not call it that, because Karim is already thinking about the end of his career (based on media reports) and Mbappe will just be his successor

[RILWAN]

But it doesn't look like it's going to happen because regardless of the circumstances the two players Haaland and Mbappe are obviously very difficult to put together, although it is possible but it takes money and a lot of effort and I'm not sure about that.

Bringing imppape and Haaland are two work players that require a lot of money to get them signed to one club even though the clubs may have such funds will their concentrate all the funds on getting just a few players or spending the money to get other young players that are less expensive.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

No one to replace him in the French team? Or in Real Madrid after all? Perhaps you meant to say the second, but that too is a moot point. Rumours are rife that Real Madrid want Mbappe and are prepared to pay up to a billion euros for the player and then Benzema will have competition. Although I would not call it that, because Karim is already thinking about the end of his career (based on media reports) and Mbappe will just be his successor

From what I hear, Madrid has prepared another target as an alternative if they fail to sign Mbappe, he is Endrick, a talented young player
Madrid will not make Mbappe a priority because Endrick is predicted to be able to compete and become a new star
Regardless of whether this young player can be relied upon, we'll see in the continuation of the competition.

[martyns]

No one to replace him in the French team? Or in Real Madrid after all? Perhaps you meant to say the second, but that too is a moot point. Rumours are rife that Real Madrid want Mbappe and are prepared to pay up to a billion euros for the player and then Benzema will have competition. Although I would not call it that, because Karim is already thinking about the end of his career (based on media reports) and Mbappe will just be his successor

From what I hear, Madrid has prepared another target as an alternative if they fail to sign Mbappe, he is Endrick, a talented young player
Madrid will not make Mbappe a priority because Endrick is predicted to be able to compete and become a new star
Regardless of whether this young player can be relied upon, we'll see in the continuation of the competition.

Mbape is such a great player that if Madrid are able to secure his signature,he will really be a good addition to the squad,but as it stands,I don't think PSG will be ready to release the player because he is so important to their team,and he has proven to be one of the highest goal scorers in that league.We all saw what he did at the world cup becoming the highest goal scorer in the Tournament,which shows how good he is,and any team that is able to secure his signature will really have a talented player in the team.
Madrid will try their best to get him at their club,but PSG will not want to let him go.

[Rengga Jati]

The problem was not always about money but it's about whether the team like city and PSG wanna let one of their stars to leave from their club to the real madrid or not. I think that mbappe is much more fit with real madrid's scheme rather than haaland.

Yeeha, it is. Actually, Mbappe is suitable enough for Real Madrid tactic. Although he must need certain times to make him conform to the situation and strategy on Real Madrid. But, it seems like to be difficult that Mbappe will move to other clubs, moreover Real Madrid. I don't think that PSG will let him leave PSG,  moreover after his achievement in the World Cup. Although PSG has has Messi and Neymar, but Mbappe is a young talent that will be exactly very worthy, moreover he has been this superior in the young age.

[TopT3ns]

No one to replace him in the French team? Or in Real Madrid after all? Perhaps you meant to say the second, but that too is a moot point. Rumours are rife that Real Madrid want Mbappe and are prepared to pay up to a billion euros for the player and then Benzema will have competition. Although I would not call it that, because Karim is already thinking about the end of his career (based on media reports) and Mbappe will just be his successor

When Mbappe is targeted by Real Madrid, it is a good opportunity for career development because Real Madrid is a big club that has a lot of money and a team that can work well together. What needs to be considered is that Mbappe must be able to interact well and not be a person who stubborn or difficult to manage.

[kawetsriyanto]

From what I hear, Madrid has prepared another target as an alternative if they fail to sign Mbappe, he is Endrick, a talented young player
Madrid will not make Mbappe a priority because Endrick is predicted to be able to compete and become a new star
Regardless of whether this young player can be relied upon, we'll see in the continuation of the competition.

Real Madrid already signed Endrick successfully.
Please check the official announcement on Real Madrid site.
But Endrick will come to Real Madrid in 2024, when he is 18 years old.

I am not sure Ancelotti is satisfied with this youngster to replace Benzema's position. Real Madrid will continue to try signing Mbappe. Endrick may have big talent or skills, but he has no experience to play in top competition and with big teams. Real Madrid needs a player like Mbappe who has the complete ability to play as the main striker (CF). Endrick is still too young, he needs enough experience to be the main striker.

Related sources:
- https://www.transfermarkt.com/endrick/profil/spieler/971570
- https://www.realmadrid.com/noticias/2022/12/15/comunicado-oficial-endrick?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organico
- https://www.football-espana.net/2022/12/15/real-madrid-confirm-signing-of-endrick-felipe-will-join-in-2024