La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2024/25

[Zackgeno96]

Barcelona and Real Madrid are level again. Still a big disappointment for Barcelona. They are still in first place, but not winning at home against fellow townsman Espanyol is of course a bad start to the 2nd half of the competition. Too fast to judge. Real Madrid also won their game very late by 2 goals in the last 10 minutes. It has also shown how important Benzema was to Real Madrid. His absence the last 2 months had quite an effect on the team. Villareal won 2-1 against Valencia today, which is also having a mediocre season.

[bitcampaign]

In the week Real Madrid won, Barcelona started by losing points. In fact, Barcelona scored an early goal and took the lead, but because they couldn't score the second goal, the match went into crisis with a penalty that came in the 73rd minute. They couldn't score the goal they wanted in the remaining time and the match ended in a draw. We can say that the red cards didn't affect the match because they were mutual in a very short time. Lewandowski wasn't effective in the match. Barcelona needs to be more active in attack and evaluate the goal positions they find correctly. Let's see what happens in the new year.

barcelona had to settle for 1 point and lost a few points in last night's match because they really didn't play fully, on the other hand real madrid got 3 points and won the match against valladolid thanks to a goal from Benzema, currently barcelona and real madri have the same points in the top of the standings will make it look interesting to fight for the top of the standings as well as very fierce competition

[Rabi3]

In the week Real Madrid won, Barcelona started by losing points. In fact, Barcelona scored an early goal and took the lead, but because they couldn't score the second goal, the match went into crisis with a penalty that came in the 73rd minute. They couldn't score the goal they wanted in the remaining time and the match ended in a draw. We can say that the red cards didn't affect the match because they were mutual in a very short time. Lewandowski wasn't effective in the match. Barcelona needs to be more active in attack and evaluate the goal positions they find correctly. Let's see what happens in the new year.

This match in the last day of the year surprised Barcelona fans after their unexpected draw vs Espanyol. Now Real Madrid and Barcelona have the same number of points, scoring almost the same number of goals but Real Madrid defensive line received more goals.
Starting 2023 with the same number of points is very good for Real Madrid and lesser for Barcelona.

even though in this match they are very favorite in any case but it is very unfortunate that with a squad that can be said to be the best for them with Lewandowski, Raphinha and Ansu Fati in attack they were only able to get one point in this match.
there were lots of unnecessary fouls and 1 point and Alba's red card in this match was a loss for them.

the players obviously has not adapted with each other yet, those names seem really good especially against a team like Espanyol, but there is no spark between them as teammates, they still need some time to adapt with each other, this draw is kind of bad because it was in Camp Nou against what i can call an average team, but talking in points it is not as bad, hopefully we will see them play well as a team, that's what they really need now.

[JeffBrad12]

Not even llewandowksi can say much in this crazy two red cards match . Barcelona fully control the game and several times having dangerous attack ... yet they equalized after 70 minutes leading since the early goal from marcos alonso , unexpected result indeed.

Real madrid can now put the pressure back on barcelona , interesting season!

The result already expected to happen. I did know that if barcelona would be draw before. I don't like the strategy that used by barcelona to dominate the ball possession but it was not even winning the game. The same strategy that always being repeating over and over again. The coach shall also change the formation of barcelona. Ball possession will not make you win the match but once you will be making some goals even having low ball possessions and that will make you win the game.
A bit surprised that if lewandowski was not getting sanctioned and it seems like something shady was going on behind the scene. lol. I guess that if barcelona deserves it.
Playing beautiful without winning the match. What a good strategy from barcelona

[blue Snow]

I don't like the strategy that used by barcelona to dominate the ball possession but it was not even winning the game. The same strategy that always being repeating over and over again. The coach shall also change the formation of barcelona.

When I look at the strategy nothing is wrong with that, because the ball possession it was as expected, maybe this time Barcelona's attacker is the problem, seem they don't to focus to execute the ball when got from the center, Raphinha and Lewandowski have the moment but could not take advantage the opportunity, while Ansu Fati, I think this guy still have the problem on how to shoot and convertion the ball, he is not very effective last night.

[X-ray]

It is good to see Benzema back on his fit again, Real Madrid will ba happy to have him back from injuries in the world cup. I know he will still have a wonderful performance as usual. Real Madrid can now stay focus on winning the league and if possible the UCL. Barca has drew their match today and have the same point presently with Real Madrid but they are leading the league with goals. This is an advantage for Real Madrid to over take them.

Actually, seeing Benzema's performance, there's nothing wrong, especially when he's playing and that's a good thing, but for this season, Benzema's only obstacle is the condition of his legs, which are indeed fragile, because if he can be fit and not prone to injury, I think their performance will still be the same like the previous season.
Now he just has to watch his feet to keep playing well.

Benzema has been recovering from his injury but he needs more time to make sure if he was fully recovered. Benzema needs to adapt with the situation in the club too. Im so glad to see that madrid has same point with barcelona. that will make barcelona feel panic especially for xavi. I guess if xavi will not get any trophy for this season and barcelona will be sacked him. It seems like that barcelona has been showing horrible performance against espanyol. Benzema can still make two goals which is very good after he's recovered from his injury.
I hope that true performance of benzema will be going out soon. There will be a chance for madrid to get a treble winners this season.

[bering]

Thanks to Barcelona for ruin my bets and i thought after Marcos Alonso scoring goal on 7 minutes the match will be easy for Barcelona but apparently i was wrong that Espanyol has performing well although they only have 22% ball possessions and displayed negative football but they can steal point from Barcelona at Camp Nou so this is important point for Espanyol although their position still not safe but at least Espanyol can avoid to lose from strong team and for Barcelona this is indeed dissapointing result because they failed to win from mediocre team and currently they have equal point to Real Madrid which is not good for them

[Awaklara]

Thanks to Barcelona for ruin my bets and i thought after Marcos Alonso scoring goal on 7 minutes the match will be easy for Barcelona but apparently i was wrong that Espanyol has performing well although they only have 22% ball possessions and displayed negative football but they can steal point from Barcelona at Camp Nou so this is important point for Espanyol although their position still not safe but at least Espanyol can avoid to lose from strong team and for Barcelona this is indeed dissapointing result because they failed to win from mediocre team and currently they have equal point to Real Madrid which is not good for them

Barca's defeat made Madrid's chances of taking his throne even greater. Barca appeared quite disappointed because they did not win. and just like you, I also lost my bet.
but quick goals in the first half could not be maintained by Barca. even with the incidents of 2 red cards that had to come out in this fight. looks like a very hard match.
Espanyol with few chances, but they really can hold Barca off. quite a good point for Espanyol.

[tbct_mt2]

Thanks to Barcelona for ruin my bets and i thought after Marcos Alonso scoring goal on 7 minutes the match will be easy for Barcelona but apparently i was wrong that Espanyol has performing well although they only have 22% ball possessions and displayed negative football but they can steal point from Barcelona at Camp Nou so this is important point for Espanyol although their position still not safe but at least Espanyol can avoid to lose from strong team and for Barcelona this is indeed dissapointing result because they failed to win from mediocre team and currently they have equal point to Real Madrid which is not good for them

Barcelona wasted many opportunities in the match to get 3 points. They are responsible for this draw as even after Espanyol had an equalizer and Jordi Alba was sent off, they still had some chances to find a winning goal. Lewandowski wasted one of chances in late of match.

Barca's defeat made Madrid's chances of taking his throne even greater. Barca appeared quite disappointed because they did not win. and just like you, I also lost my bet.
but quick goals in the first half could not be maintained by Barca. even with the incidents of 2 red cards that had to come out in this fight. looks like a very hard match.
Espanyol with few chances, but they really can hold Barca off. quite a good point for Espanyol.

The season is long and it is long time to claim the La Liga throne. Real Madrid have bigger chance after a bad match of Barcelona but you are wrong. Barcelona did not lose that match, they had a draw and lost 2 points. A draw is not a defeat.

Both team now have same total points, 38 but Barcelona have a better goal difference. La Liga 2022 - 2023 is a dual competition between them because they have 9 points more than a third team, Real Sociedad.

[Docnaster]

Thanks to Barcelona for ruin my bets and i thought after Marcos Alonso scoring goal on 7 minutes the match will be easy for Barcelona but apparently i was wrong that Espanyol has performing well although they only have 22% ball possessions and displayed negative football but they can steal point from Barcelona at Camp Nou so this is important point for Espanyol although their position still not safe but at least Espanyol can avoid to lose from strong team and for Barcelona this is indeed dissapointing result because they failed to win from mediocre team and currently they have equal point to Real Madrid which is not good for them

I knew that after the world cup break so many big clubs will give us some kind of surprises that was why I was very sceptical about big clubs. But in English Premier League the first week after the world cup break all the big clubs delivered but this week Manchester City settled with one point so also Newcastle United .
Some days are like that

[D-law]

Thanks to Barcelona for ruin my bets and i thought after Marcos Alonso scoring goal on 7 minutes the match will be easy for Barcelona but apparently i was wrong that Espanyol has performing well although they only have 22% ball possessions and displayed negative football but they can steal point from Barcelona at Camp Nou so this is important point for Espanyol although their position still not safe but at least Espanyol can avoid to lose from strong team and for Barcelona this is indeed dissapointing result because they failed to win from mediocre team and currently they have equal point to Real Madrid which is not good for them

They missed chances which they should have scored to win the game
Real Madrid are finally back up again
They must have really missed Lewandoski in that game yesterday

[reagansimms]

Thanks to Barcelona for ruin my bets and i thought after Marcos Alonso scoring goal on 7 minutes the match will be easy for Barcelona but apparently i was wrong that Espanyol has performing well although they only have 22% ball possessions and displayed negative football but they can steal point from Barcelona at Camp Nou so this is important point for Espanyol although their position still not safe but at least Espanyol can avoid to lose from strong team and for Barcelona this is indeed dissapointing result because they failed to win from mediocre team and currently they have equal point to Real Madrid which is not good for them

The advantage before 10 minutes of the match made the audience watching this match assume that Barcelona would win easily, moreover Barcelona could field their best squad in this game.
Lewandowski who is Barcelona's mainstay, was unable to do anything, the tension in the match was also very high which made the referee issue two red cards. The 1-1 score could not be avoided, Barcelona had to settle for sharing points in this match and Barcelona points were the same as Real Madrid.

[yudi09]

Thanks to Barcelona for ruin my bets and i thought after Marcos Alonso scoring goal on 7 minutes the match will be easy for Barcelona but apparently i was wrong that Espanyol has performing well although they only have 22% ball possessions and displayed negative football but they can steal point from Barcelona at Camp Nou so this is important point for Espanyol although their position still not safe but at least Espanyol can avoid to lose from strong team and for Barcelona this is indeed dissapointing result because they failed to win from mediocre team and currently they have equal point to Real Madrid which is not good for them

I also lost a bet on the Barcelona vs Espanyol match. The initial guess was that the game would end in a draw due to last season's statistics of Barcelona only managing a narrow win from two games, but was hesitant to press the option.

Barcelona had a better chance of winning against their rivals after Alonso found the back of the net in the opening 10 minutes of the first half (minute 7) thanks to Christensen's assist.

With this draw, Real Madrid continue to disrupt their concentration in the race to win La Liga this season. Their points (Barcelona and Real Madrid) are equal. But the next match Barcelona must play an away match against Atletico Madrid which is relatively difficult.

[rendravolt]

Barcelona 1-1 Espanyol

 

This was the game with the highest number of yellow cards I've ever seen.

Jordi Alba ( Red card )
Vinícius costa ( Red card   )
Edu Expósito ( yellow card )
Ferran Torres ( yellow card )
Anso Fati ( yellow card )
Arnau Tenas ( yellow card )
Javi Puado ( yellow card )
Raphinha ( yellow card )
Pedri ( yellow card )
Gavi ( yellow card )

it seems that the referee came to this game with some personal problem at home and was trying to take it out on the players, I don't see why a game like this should have so many yellow cards, as I couldn't watch this game so I don't really understand why there are so many cards but one thing is clear that this result means that real madrid has the same points as barcelona, that is, in the next game we can be at the top of the table once again

and this time we won't leave the top of the table anymore



the only thing that is preventing us from staying at the top right now is because we conceded a lot of goals, while barcelona only conceded 6 goals, but if in the next game barcelona loses or draws and we manage to win the game then we will be on top again and I doubt it It's a lot that we dropped to second place again, anyway it was funny to see so many yellow cards in this game

It's only natural that Barcelona's match against Espanyol is so hot, especially since this is the Catalan derby for both teams. On the other hand, Barcelona wanted to win and be able to widen the distance from Real Madrid, but the final 1-1 result made Barcelona and Espanyol play so aggressively, while Espanyol also wanted to get out of the relegation zone. With this result, of course, now Barcelona and Real Madrid have the same points and both of them will continue to try to get victory in the next match.

[rozak]

It's only natural that Barcelona's match against Espanyol is so hot, especially since this is the Catalan derby for both teams. On the other hand, Barcelona wanted to win and be able to widen the distance from Real Madrid, but the final 1-1 result made Barcelona and Espanyol play so aggressively, while Espanyol also wanted to get out of the relegation zone. With this result, of course, now Barcelona and Real Madrid have the same points and both of them will continue to try to get victory in the next match.

there are still quite a lot of matches. but now it looks like the battle for the La Liga trophy has just really started between Barca vs Madrid.
Madrid will be more favored as the defending champion. but Barca's ambition to prove their revival must be a hard endeavor.
the match against Espanyol was very unexpected for Barca with possession of the ball they also couldn't win against a team that was far at the bottom of the standings. many unexpected things in the match on the field.

[onecall123]

It's only natural that Barcelona's match against Espanyol is so hot, especially since this is the Catalan derby for both teams. On the other hand, Barcelona wanted to win and be able to widen the distance from Real Madrid, but the final 1-1 result made Barcelona and Espanyol play so aggressively, while Espanyol also wanted to get out of the relegation zone. With this result, of course, now Barcelona and Real Madrid have the same points and both of them will continue to try to get victory in the next match.

there are still quite a lot of matches. but now it looks like the battle for the La Liga trophy has just really started between Barca vs Madrid.
Madrid will be more favored as the defending champion. but Barca's ambition to prove their revival must be a hard endeavor.
the match against Espanyol was very unexpected for Barca with possession of the ball they also couldn't win against a team that was far at the bottom of the standings. many unexpected things in the match on the field.

There were 10 players on both teams at the end of the game. A controversial penalty call denied Barcelona victory in the derby. As a result of the 1-1 draw, Real Madrid finish the season on top of the table at the end of the year. This means that Barca versus Madrid have just really begun their battle for the La Liga trophy.
Such unexpected things always happen when controversial referee Lahoz officiates a match. Referees like this one are notorious for making errors, yet they still get to referee big matches, which is itself a penalty.

[rendravolt]

It's only natural that Barcelona's match against Espanyol is so hot, especially since this is the Catalan derby for both teams. On the other hand, Barcelona wanted to win and be able to widen the distance from Real Madrid, but the final 1-1 result made Barcelona and Espanyol play so aggressively, while Espanyol also wanted to get out of the relegation zone. With this result, of course, now Barcelona and Real Madrid have the same points and both of them will continue to try to get victory in the next match.

there are still quite a lot of matches. but now it looks like the battle for the La Liga trophy has just really started between Barca vs Madrid.
Madrid will be more favored as the defending champion. but Barca's ambition to prove their revival must be a hard endeavor.
the match against Espanyol was very unexpected for Barca with possession of the ball they also couldn't win against a team that was far at the bottom of the standings. many unexpected things in the match on the field.

The two rivals are now finally starting to balance and will certainly make the competition even more exciting between the two. Real Madrid with its young players will be ready to defend the Laliga title this season, while Barcelona may still have problems in the midfield and Lewandowski doesn't seem to have returned to his best form after returning from the 2022 world cup tournament. As I said before, considering that against Espanyol is a derby Catalan, of course, the two teams competed with prestige and did not want to give up on defeat.

[Alisha-k]

It's only natural that Barcelona's match against Espanyol is so hot, especially since this is the Catalan derby for both teams. On the other hand, Barcelona wanted to win and be able to widen the distance from Real Madrid, but the final 1-1 result made Barcelona and Espanyol play so aggressively, while Espanyol also wanted to get out of the relegation zone. With this result, of course, now Barcelona and Real Madrid have the same points and both of them will continue to try to get victory in the next match.

there are still quite a lot of matches. but now it looks like the battle for the La Liga trophy has just really started between Barca vs Madrid.
Madrid will be more favored as the defending champion. but Barca's ambition to prove their revival must be a hard endeavor.
the match against Espanyol was very unexpected for Barca with possession of the ball they also couldn't win against a team that was far at the bottom of the standings. many unexpected things in the match on the field.

The two rivals are now finally starting to balance and will certainly make the competition even more exciting between the two. Real Madrid with its young players will be ready to defend the Laliga title this season, while Barcelona may still have problems in the midfield and Lewandowski doesn't seem to have returned to his best form after returning from the 2022 world cup tournament. As I said before, considering that against Espanyol is a derby Catalan, of course, the two teams competed with prestige and did not want to give up on defeat.

Barcelona still has GD advantage over Madrid but it still risky seeing how long the season is. Madrid now stand as the favorite for the title. At this point there is so much to be done by Xavi to resume their winning streak having drawn with Espanyol. The Catalan derby saw a challenge no one expected. Barcelona has four more tough matches ahead hope the try and win those because losing more points will cut them off the competition.

[samcoin]

there are still quite a lot of matches. but now it looks like the battle for the La Liga trophy has just really started between Barca vs Madrid.
Madrid will be more favored as the defending champion. but Barca's ambition to prove their revival must be a hard endeavor.
the match against Espanyol was very unexpected for Barca with possession of the ball they also couldn't win against a team that was far at the bottom of the standings. many unexpected things in the match on the field.

I hope this season is different from the past season when Real Madrid ended the competition with 13 points higher than Barcelona. I think La Liga is slowly missing excitment as all other teams aren't able to compete with these two, they can steal two or three points from Barcelona or Real Madrid making them interchange the first rank but can't keep on the good performance throughout the season.

[Gosgosking]

Espanyol equalizing the game with Barcelona was a big lose to Barcelona.  If Barcelona had won the game atleast they would have got a full point to gap real madrid.  Right now Real Madrid and Barcelona are sharing the same point. It won't be easy for Barcelona to go ahead of point with Real Madrid.