La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[GiftedMAN]

well, in the end, Benzema gave an embarrassing reply with a score of 0-4 and Benzema scored 3 goals in that match, and that was enough to satisfy Benzema to reply to the ridicule.
yes, even though Barcelona is a team that is known for being strong and good, look at the reality Real Madrid gave Barcelona a big surprise. even though I didn't fully watch the match between these two teams, I saw replays from YouTube how embarrassed Barcelona were with a 0-4 defeat. very sad.
I think Robert Lewandowski should accept this revenge.

Barcelona didn't aware of what thing that has become its weakness. Barcelona was over confidence to defeat real madrid easily like in the previous match. That was why xavi didn't expect ancellotti will have used the same formation as barcelona. that proves that if the quality that owned by real madrid is still far better if either of clubs barcleona and real madrid used same formation. it's very hard to accept the result but that's the outcome from the match that happened yesterday. Im sure that if xavi can't sleep properly after the match against real madrid.

4-0 is a very embarrassing result for barcelona. There were some drama that happened during the match between vini and gavi. As a teenager and it's very easy to trigger gavi's emotions.

Real Madrid are a team that is very difficult to predict, they can turn out to be very strong when we don't realize it and Barcelona were so complacent with winning the first leg that they thought they would be able to do the same and Benzema taught Xavi a lot not to look at Real Madrid with one eye.
losing 4 goals without reply in front of his own supporters is of course a very embarrassing thing for Xavi.

The performance of Real Madrid last night against Barcelona looks very strange to me but at the end of the game I read in papers where some of the players confirmed that they played as if they were playing finals and that was the instruction of their coach. I think Barcelona underestimated the Real Madrid team because they have beaten them more than once this season so they felt they can easily play them and get a win as usual probably as they defeated them in the League and also the first leg of Copa de Rey but last night game was a total disappointment for Xavi and his men as Real Madrid team trashed them 0:4 in the return leg it's a score line that won't be forgotten in a hurry and with Benzema being the star man last night, it's really amazing and Barcelona will not forget it.

[Bananington]

The performance of Real Madrid last night against Barcelona looks very strange to me but at the end of the game I read in papers where some of the players confirmed that they played as if they were playing finals and that was the instruction of their coach.

Real Madrid team and management know that they have not been very good this season as it is obvious from their La Liga games, they know that they have lost any chances of winning the La Liga, their best chances to win something is the champions league and the Copa del Rey. Every game is a preparation for the other game, and with this win, the confidence of the players and Benzena who scored a Hat trick will be up in readiness for their important champions league game and in their next game in the Copa del Rey.

[Distraction]

It looks like Villarreal are going to play one of their toughest matches in the season in two days. It is going to be against Real Madrid away.

Technically they defeated Real Madrid home once. In that match we watched a really systematic Villarreal and they didn't let Real Madrid play their own game much. This resulted in a victory for Villarreal by 2-1. However I don't think it will be the same again now. Yes maybe Real Madrid don't have any chance for the league title from a sensible point of view. However I don't see them not caring about the remaining matches. We have all seen how they destroyed Valladolid. Plus they destroyed Barcelona in the Copa del Rey also. I don't see a way out for Villarreal this time.

[terrorJR]

The performance of Real Madrid last night against Barcelona looks very strange to me but at the end of the game I read in papers where some of the players confirmed that they played as if they were playing finals and that was the instruction of their coach.

Real Madrid team and management know that they have not been very good this season as it is obvious from their La Liga games, they know that they have lost any chances of winning the La Liga, their best chances to win something is the champions league and the Copa del Rey. Every game is a preparation for the other game, and with this win, the confidence of the players and Benzena who scored a Hat trick will be up in readiness for their important champions league game and in their next game in the Copa del Rey.

At least for now they can still get the Copa del Rey for the domestic league because in the final they will face Osasuna but for La Liga I agree with what you say, because they are forcing this it will be very difficult especially with the points in the gap with Barcelona which is too far so it is clear that this will probably be released.
The Copa del Rey can be their solace and of course the focus remains on the Champions League.

[hahay]

The performance of Real Madrid last night against Barcelona looks very strange to me but at the end of the game I read in papers where some of the players confirmed that they played as if they were playing finals and that was the instruction of their coach.

Real Madrid team and management know that they have not been very good this season as it is obvious from their La Liga games, they know that they have lost any chances of winning the La Liga, their best chances to win something is the champions league and the Copa del Rey. Every game is a preparation for the other game, and with this win, the confidence of the players and Benzena who scored a Hat trick will be up in readiness for their important champions league game and in their next game in the Copa del Rey.

True, because by qualifying Real Madrid to the Copa del Rey final, it is certain that Real Madrid this season will win the Copa del Rey title because Real Madrid will play against Osasuna in the Copa del Rey final. Even though we can't underestimate Osasuna but still, they clearly seem to have a difference in quality so that Real Madrid this season will still win trophies.

After all, even though Real Madrid still has a chance to win the Champions League, but to winning the Champions League is clearly not easy, so the Copa del Rey is an alternative that at least Real Madrid can reach this season.

[HajiBagi]

Two hat-tricks in two matches consecutively. It has been a really incredible effort by Benzema surely. It is good for Real Madrid to eliminate Barcelona as well because they don't have much chance left in the La Liga to become the champions. The Copa del Rey is at least a chance for them to finish the season with at least one title. I don't think Barcelona are too sad about being eliminated in this cup by the way. But it would have been better for them if they went for two titles together with the La Liga one.

Real Madrid can still make double actually. Because they are still a part of the Champions League as well. They are one of the biggest contenders there in the end and the last champions at the same time.

Real Madrid surprised Barcelona with goals they didn't expect from them in a well-played game, but I think this is because some of the players were in injury. Barcelona won four,out of the five games played between the two teams this season, giving the impression that Real Madrid cannot ever defeat Barcelona again. Real Madrid, on the other hand, approaches the game very seriously and exerts greater effort to prevail in any way.
The players of Real Madrid are currently in sufficient condition to participate in any match that comes their way, and the only thing on their minds is winning the Champions League, which I think they are capable of doing.

[Docnaster]

The performance of Real Madrid last night against Barcelona looks very strange to me but at the end of the game I read in papers where some of the players confirmed that they played as if they were playing finals and that was the instruction of their coach.

Real Madrid team and management know that they have not been very good this season as it is obvious from their La Liga games, they know that they have lost any chances of winning the La Liga, their best chances to win something is the champions league and the Copa del Rey. Every game is a preparation for the other game, and with this win, the confidence of the players and Benzena who scored a Hat trick will be up in readiness for their important champions league game and in their next game in the Copa del Rey.

Real Madrid over the years has shown that they're a club with strong winning mentality and on several occasions has they turned around matches that almost everyone thinks they've lost out and deliver incredible performances to end up as winners and such characteristics is very rare in modern day football.
Yesterday's match was different because they weren't trailing in the tie after winning the first leg by a goal to nil but because they were beaten in the league by the same Barcelona they met played against yesterday, they wanted to make a big statement of how big of club they are and they did that in clinical fashion. Karim Benzema is still having who has scored 6 goals in his last two matches also needed to tell opposing defenders that's he's very much a deadly striker despite his age

[nicolas1979]

The performance of Real Madrid last night against Barcelona looks very strange to me but at the end of the game I read in papers where some of the players confirmed that they played as if they were playing finals and that was the instruction of their coach.

Real Madrid team and management know that they have not been very good this season as it is obvious from their La Liga games, they know that they have lost any chances of winning the La Liga, their best chances to win something is the champions league and the Copa del Rey. Every game is a preparation for the other game, and with this win, the confidence of the players and Benzena who scored a Hat trick will be up in readiness for their important champions league game and in their next game in the Copa del Rey.

If we say that Real Madrid is a team that is not good this season, it is not quite right. LaLiga is not a benchmark that a team is good or not in a season. Real Madrid are in second place in the LaLiga standings. Good not in the sense of having to be at the top of the standings. We also have to look at Real Madrid's focus this season. At the start of the season they said that they had not lifted the Copa del Rey trophy for a long time, and they would focus on this season. Real Madrid last lifted the Copa del Real trophy in 2014. We can see this when Carlo fielded players in every game. He will do a different rotation between LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the UCL. Benzema scored a hat trick in two consecutive matches. He's the best player. It was different at the start of the season, his condition had not fully recovered from his injury.

[shogun47]

The more interesting question is after that marvelous win yesterday whether Ancelotti can keep his job when he wins Copa del Rey and perhaps the Champions League. Or whether he would step back himself after another big success and say "that's it my friends". I could understand that move as he had an outstanding career already. He said that Real Madrid will be the last club for now. Maybe he wants to try again next season, He seems to be physically healthy and he is only 63. Some will say that is quite old, but he isn't the wild guy anyway and comes across as quite relaxed most of the time. He could definitely handle to be a coach for another few years.

The Real Madrid team can win the Champions and the Copa del Rey with this unbelievable performance against Barcelona. I don't think Chelsea has any chance of beating this great team. The team is a fine blend of the old, current, and future generations of the world's best players. Seeing the evergreen Modric and Benzema connecting with Vini Jr is a wonderful sight to behold.

If I were Carlo Ancelotti I will leave the team when the ovation is loudest. His innovation and creativity are outstanding, I was surprised to see Madrid becoming a counterattacking team. He will forever be remembered as one of the greatest coaches of Real Madrid. If he wins these two or any of the trophies, I think it will be a good time to leave Madrid. He is not getting any younger, maybe focusing on coaching a national team will be more convenient.

That was very well said I must say!

It is exactly what I think when I see them playing. Year after year you think that has to be it, Modric is too old, Benzema is too old, and then they perform like that. Vinicius Junior brings the spiciness into the game. Modric controls it and Benzema is a striker in its truest sense. I think Chelsea just isn't there yet, they haven't found and understood each other on the field.

Regarding Ancelotti, that is easier said than done! You never know when you are at your peak. Zidane thought after his first Champions League title that he perhaps won't repeat it, and when he got the second he must have thought that a third can't be possible. Ancelotti sees his team showing these performances like against Liverpool and Barcelona, which coach in the world would say that's it, I have had enough?

[Oneandpure]

It is exactly what I think when I see them playing. Year after year you think that has to be it, Modric is too old, Benzema is too old, and then they perform like that. Vinicius Junior brings the spiciness into the game. Modric controls it and Benzema is a striker in its truest sense. I think Chelsea just isn't there yet, they haven't found and understood each other on the field.

Regarding Ancelotti, that is easier said than done! You never know when you are at your peak. Zidane thought after his first Champions League title that he perhaps won't repeat it, and when he got the second he must have thought that a third can't be possible. Ancelotti sees his team showing these performances like against Liverpool and Barcelona, which coach in the world would say that's it, I have had enough?

There are not too old when looking Modric and Karim Benzema contribution for Real Madrid exactly last el clasico match when success eliminating Barcelona in semifinal Copa Del Rey. Look how effective with Luca Modric movement in midfielder area and success with beautiful assist for Karim Benzema scoring goals.

For Karim Benzema is most complicated as forward, he not only success with goals contribution but also he can play well with assists contributing for Vinicius Jr goals, Karim Benzema is not the typical selfish player and more priority with the other player if have good position or chance for scoring goals than push by him self how to score, become twice in a row Karim Benzema success with hattrick and waiting next match will consistent scoring goals again?

[judas]

As people have started to talk about the possibility that Benzema can leave Real Madrid this summer, I wonder what Real Madrid are planning to do. If he really decides to leave then I think we can see Real Madrid going for a top striker transfer this summer. In this case some alternatives are already coming to my mind. These players might be Osimhen and Kane.

Both of these strikers are going to be on the radar of some big teams in the summer for sure. Tottenham would be quite adamant about keeping Kane for one more season. But after having a season which is the copy of the previous ones I guess Kane would be willing to leave for a more successful team. Osimhen has had a great run with Napoli and it will be really difficult for Napoli to convince him to stay as well.

[kawetsriyanto]

There are not too old when looking Modric and Karim Benzema contribution for Real Madrid exactly last el clasico match when success eliminating Barcelona in semifinal Copa Del Rey. Look how effective with Luca Modric movement in midfielder area and success with beautiful assist for Karim Benzema scoring goals.

For Karim Benzema is most complicated as forward, he not only success with goals contribution but also he can play well with assists contributing for Vinicius Jr goals, Karim Benzema is not the typical selfish player and more priority with the other player if have good position or chance for scoring goals than push by him self how to score, become twice in a row Karim Benzema success with hattrick and waiting next match will consistent scoring goals again?

For the skills or quality, they are surely not too old. Age doesn't give a significant impact on their skills/quality. I agree that Benzema and Modric still can play effectively, even if it is in the current El Classico. But age must affect the fitness or endurance of the players. We all know that Benzema often got an injured problem, while Modric can't play full-time as previously. For the whole season, Real Madrid can't rely on these players anymore since Real Madrid plays in some big competitions that possibly make the old players feel tired or get injured. So, I really support the idea that the old players in Real Madrid need proper successors for the next season. For the midfield line, there are already many young players. But for the attacking line, there is still no option for Benzema's successor (pure CF position).

[lizarder]

Of course this was a very painful defeat, especially playing at home and being slaughtered 0 - 4 without any resistance goals from their students. But Xavi understands very well that what will happen in El Classico is always beyond predictions. sometimes they have done very well, but the opposing team was better. Or sometimes they play better and dominate but the opposing team is smarter in executing the ball into the goal. This is El Classico. but to be honest, the 0 - 4 defeat at Camp Nou really did more than hurt.

I watched the match until the end and Barcelona's weakness in my opinion is in the midfield. The three midfielders installed by Xavi were unable to make Barcelona's game more coordinated, so it was very easy for Real Madrid to destroy Barcelona's game scheme, of the three midfielders played by Xavi, only Franck Kessie was slightly better than the other two midfielders, but unfortunately in the 60th minute he was withdrawn and replaced by Fati.

Real Madrid played quite comfortably and were able to manage the match at a slightly slower tempo for Barcelona to press and hold on in the second half. The Tiki-taka strategy also didn't work perfectly because Real Madrid played a pressing strategy when Barcelona players had the ball. This defeat was caused by the mentality of the players who were not ready to face the El Clasico match and Ancelotti again proved himself to be better than Xavi.

[execijutiere]

Real Madrid will be in good spirits this week as they beat Barcelona 4-0. His opponent is Villareal and it's not an easy opponent. If Villareal wins, they will close the gap on their rivals. Real Madrid, on the other hand, needs to win to close the points difference with Barcelona. At the moment there is a difference of 12 points and this is a difference that can be closed, even if it is a bit difficult. I don't know if Barcelona will lose points but Real Madrid will still try their luck.

[ShowOff]

I watched the match until the end and Barcelona's weakness in my opinion is in the midfield. The three midfielders installed by Xavi were unable to make Barcelona's game more coordinated, so it was very easy for Real Madrid to destroy Barcelona's game scheme, of the three midfielders played by Xavi, only Franck Kessie was slightly better than the other two midfielders, but unfortunately in the 60th minute he was withdrawn and replaced by Fati.

Real Madrid played quite comfortably and were able to manage the match at a slightly slower tempo for Barcelona to press and hold on in the second half. The Tiki-taka strategy also didn't work perfectly because Real Madrid played a pressing strategy when Barcelona players had the ball. This defeat was caused by the mentality of the players who were not ready to face the El Clasico match and Ancelotti again proved himself to be better than Xavi.

Honestly, I really regret Barcelona's defeat in the second leg of El Clasico Copa Del Rey yesterday. I didn't see what they lacked in the first half, but somehow it ended badly for Barcelona in the second half. Apart from the midfielders, I think they also lack defensiveness and are not effective up front. Lewandowski didn't have many chances, while Raphinha did too, which kept them from scoring until the end.

But I appreciate Barcelona's struggle even though I'm disappointed. This El Clasico is good for Real Madrid, but we have won a lot of El Clasico this season. I'm not saying it's fair, but it's clear that Xavi has problems between his players.

[Leviathan.007]

Real Madrid will be in good spirits this week as they beat Barcelona 4-0. His opponent is Villareal and it's not an easy opponent. If Villareal wins, they will close the gap on their rivals. Real Madrid, on the other hand, needs to win to close the points difference with Barcelona. At the moment there is a difference of 12 points and this is a difference that can be closed, even if it is a bit difficult. I don't know if Barcelona will lose points but Real Madrid will still try their luck.

Currently, there is a better atmosphere in Real Madrid than in Barcelona because of the Copa Del Rey but there is still one game left for Real Madrid they need to win before winning the trophy, I think even if we imagine an easy game for Real Madrid in the Final match they will lose the La Liga to Barcelona and I think La Liga trophy is more important than Copa del Rey.

[rendravolt]

Two hat-tricks in two matches consecutively. It has been a really incredible effort by Benzema surely. It is good for Real Madrid to eliminate Barcelona as well because they don't have much chance left in the La Liga to become the champions. The Copa del Rey is at least a chance for them to finish the season with at least one title. I don't think Barcelona are too sad about being eliminated in this cup by the way. But it would have been better for them if they went for two titles together with the La Liga one.

Real Madrid can still make double actually. Because they are still a part of the Champions League as well. They are one of the biggest contenders there in the end and the last champions at the same time.

Real Madrid surprised Barcelona with goals they didn't expect from them in a well-played game, but I think this is because some of the players were in injury. Barcelona won four,out of the five games played between the two teams this season, giving the impression that Real Madrid cannot ever defeat Barcelona again. Real Madrid, on the other hand, approaches the game very seriously and exerts greater effort to prevail in any way.
The players of Real Madrid are currently in sufficient condition to participate in any match that comes their way, and the only thing on their minds is winning the Champions League, which I think they are capable of doing.

It seems that it was not a problem with the injuries to the Barcelona players that made Real Madrid win this victory. But indeed Real Madrid has found a good strategy to break through the gaps in Barcelona's defense, which this season is very strong and rarely concedes. Real Madrid still has a chance to win the CDR this season and also of course win the champions league back to back if they can make it to the final in Istanbul later.

[TopT3ns]

Real Madrid team and management know that they have not been very good this season as it is obvious from their La Liga games, they know that they have lost any chances of winning the La Liga, their best chances to win something is the champions league and the Copa del Rey. Every game is a preparation for the other game, and with this win, the confidence of the players and Benzena who scored a Hat trick will be up in readiness for their important champions league game and in their next game in the Copa del Rey.

Many players from Real Madrid are currently injured, which makes all of Real Madrid's performance not good. Usually,  Real Madrid is able to lead or at least compete in the first and second positions, but currently the point gap between Real Madrid and Barcelona is very wide, so Real Madrid is more choosing to stay calm and not really chase the first position anymore because it was impossible to catch.

[execijutiere]

Real Madrid will be in good spirits this week as they beat Barcelona 4-0. His opponent is Villareal and it's not an easy opponent. If Villareal wins, they will close the gap on their rivals. Real Madrid, on the other hand, needs to win to close the points difference with Barcelona. At the moment there is a difference of 12 points and this is a difference that can be closed, even if it is a bit difficult. I don't know if Barcelona will lose points but Real Madrid will still try their luck.

Currently, there is a better atmosphere in Real Madrid than in Barcelona because of the Copa Del Rey but there is still one game left for Real Madrid they need to win before winning the trophy, I think even if we imagine an easy game for Real Madrid in the Final match they will lose the La Liga to Barcelona and I think La Liga trophy is more important than Copa del Rey.

We can now say that Real Madrid has the trophy. Osasuna is an easy opponent for them. It was difficult for them to eliminate Barcelona and we must say they did it. It's not easy to score 4 goals away from home against a team in such form, but Ancelotti's team did it. Villareal is a strong opponent and they also need points to qualify for the European Cups. There is not much difference in points between them and their rivals, but a tough match awaits them.

[lalabotax]

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This is a big win for Real Madrid,Ancelotti know the exact time he needs to win a match,I respect him for this. It was quite like a shock to Xavi who underestimated Real Madrid and was beaten mercilessly in the clash tonight. I hope that Barcelona will learn from their mistakes and stay more focus on Laliga because this is the league that is sure for them.

How he was able to manage the team and got the big victory in this El Classico really ensures everyone that he deserves this, with his all squads. He might be failed in several matches previously because of certain reasons, in La Liga especially, but at least in this match, he managed it incredibly so that the team could gain a big victory, moreover with Benzema's hattrick. that is a great achievement in El Classico. This is a good collaboration from the coach and als the players.