La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[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.

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[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

[rendravolt]

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.

I mean the role of Benzema in the French national team, shouldn't he be a good example for the young players there? after what he went through to finally get his first Ballon Dór. In the French national team there are several senior players who don't like him and that also irritates him besides clashing with Deschamps.

Even though his role is not optimal due to frequent injuries when international competition has started, he really wanted to join the French national team during the 2022 world cup which was the last world cup for him, but problems always arise and they cannot be avoided. The only title he can present with France is the 2020/2021 UEFA Nations League.

[OcTradism]

I mean the role of Benzema in the French national team, shouldn't he be a good example for the young players there? after what he went through to finally get his first Ballon Dór. In the French national team there are several senior players who don't like him and that also irritates him besides clashing with Deschamps.

He is a very good example for young players because he is so professional, not self-fish and he serves for his team and for general aims. I never know that Benzema caused any internal conflicts because of his benefits and his ego.

The drama about Benzema in France is from other people, two star players and their coach, not from Benzema. During World Cup 2022 and so far, Benzema did not say any word about that. He just keep silent and working professionally. The rest will be verified by the truth and time.

Even though his role is not optimal due to frequent injuries when international competition has started, he really wanted to join the French national team during the 2022 world cup which was the last world cup for him, but problems always arise and they cannot be avoided. The only title he can present with France is the 2020/2021 UEFA Nations League.

His injury is not too serious and he wanted to play for them but he is professional that ok, if you guys don't need me, I leave immediately, it's not a big problem with Benzema.

He loves his national team but he did not get enough chance to contribute for them. His career is already bigger than many key players in France have achieved for their careers. Griezman has yet won any Champions League or Ballon d'Or and the same for Lorris.

[Don Pedro Dinero]

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.

Madrid is preparing 1 billion euros to sign him, around 630 million euros for the next four seasons, for a transfer fee of around 150 million euros and a signing bonus plus commissions. These figures are so high that they will baffle many, especially if you don't understand football, but if Madrid are willing to pay that much it is because the player will earn them more. You have to see how much money football moves.

[borovichok]

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.

Luckily for madrid, they have set of young good wingers and Carlo Ancelotti is adding more speedsters to his squad. Real madrid is the winning team interms of trophies and maintaining their standard in the transfer market, and they always go for the best young players rather than settle for less. Kylian mbappe time in PSG is not yet over because he still have more lengthy year to play football and achive more trophies with the parisians. Madrid president, Florentino Pérez is the major reason behind the strong mbappe bid and keen move to join the los blancos.

[makishart]

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.

Mbappe hoped that he could took madrid's first offer but he rejected it at the end of last transfer season. I don't know why he was not moving to the another club if he doesn't like to stay with it. I meant look at how mbappe was saying so many times that PSG didn't fulfill their promise to him. I hope that real madrid can get him as future striker caused by mbappe is beast striker right now. His performance in the world cup amaze so many people. mbappe's really fit with real madrid.

[Razmirraz]

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Madrid is preparing 1 billion euros to sign him, around 630 million euros for the next four seasons, for a transfer fee of around 150 million euros and a signing bonus plus commissions. These figures are so high that they will baffle many, especially if you don't understand football, but if Madrid are willing to pay that much it is because the player will earn them more. You have to see how much money football moves.

Mbappe has received a luxurious contract with PSG, but when another luxury offer comes from a club with a myriad of achievements it is very difficult for the player to refuse. Real Madrid want to bring in Mbappe again due to his good performance with France at the world cup, Mbappe is one of the most developed players in the world cup by being the top scorer throughout the tournament.
Money is not a big problem for Real Madrid, especially Florentino Perez who is known to be very ambitious in building the Real Madrid squad. He will never be satisfied if the player he is targeting cannot be obtained. Previously Real Madrid had failed to hijack Mbappe from PSG, Real Madrid will try to take advantage of the January transfer market to bring in Mbappe with a contact value that is difficult for the player to refuse.

[Sebas.tian]

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.

If Real Madrid have player like Mbappe and Karim Benzema in this season, it will really help the team to perform better because we saw what Mbappe displayed in the FIFA world cup competition that just concluded few days ago, despite Argentina won the title. Mbappe has what Real Madrid want but to release the money to get Play like Mbappe is very hard but I know Real Madrid are capable to afford any amount of money just to get him. And, I believe Mbappe will never make real Madrid to regret for such decision in future.

[SatoPrincess]

Real Madrid has always prioritized business over camaraderie. Regardless of whether Benzema won the Ballon d'Or, his age is a risky bet, particularly for a club like Real Madrid which continuously aspires to be at the highest of La Liga and the Champions League. Real Madrid needs Benzema for an additional season. The ultimate goal of Real Madrid in 2024 will be Haaland, whose contract allows him to be available for international transfer. 

Then again, Is Mbappe out of the Real Madrid conversation?

Gradually Karim Benzema is advancing into the age of retirement and this has been a major problem for Real Madrid finding a suitable replacement for him before he finally leaves. I know it is a risk and gamble to offer Benzema a new contract but I think Real Madrid are ready and willing to risk it all to get Benzema to continue with a new contract to be issued. Real Madrid needs Benzema until they finally get a good replacement for him. Mbappe to Real Madrid seems unlikely to happen for now though.

[tranthidung]

If Real Madrid have player like Mbappe and Karim Benzema in this season, it will really help the team to perform better because we saw what Mbappe displayed in the FIFA world cup competition that just concluded few days ago, despite Argentina won the title. Mbappe has what Real Madrid want but to release the money to get Play like Mbappe is very hard but I know Real Madrid are capable to afford any amount of money just to get him. And, I believe Mbappe will never make real Madrid to regret for such decision in future.

Mbappe is nothing if you don't give him space and if he does not receive good support from his team-mates especially midfielders with their passes for him. In World Cup final, we saw Mbappe mostly disappeared in first 70 to 80 minutes of that match before a penalty from Otamendi mistake which changed all.

After that Argentina players were panic a little bit and they gave Mbappe more space to use his speed. Mbappe became more dangerous in 2 extra halfs when Argentina players were tired and their coach was too late with substitutions.

Same thing is in PSG and at club level, Mbappe is not a player like Messi who can control the match intensity, play as a play maker, make assists and score goals. To be fair for Mbappe, he is a player like Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo, not like Messi.