La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[slapper]

Just as I expected Lewandowski also got an offer by Saudi Arabian teams. But thankfully he didn't accept the offer according to news. I wasn't expecting him to leave Europe this early after joining Barcelona truthfully. I will be expecting to see him play for at least one more season and then he might start thinking of his exit from the team for a new adventure.

Meanwhile Barcelona had better work harder to be better in the Champions League while they have Lewandowski. It isn't easy to find a special striker like him these days but they haven't been able to do much in the Champions League group stage so far. I hope to see some improvement next season and hopefully Lewandowski can lead the team to a bigger success. I know he wasn't impressive against big teams there in the previous season but I expect him to return much stronger thanks to his experience as well.

Though migrating to a Saudi Arabian unit might have been a fiscal boon, one cannot dismiss Europe's top-tier leagues' impact on Lewandowski's ascent. Their matchless zeal, competitive spirit, and overall atmosphere are second to none. The temptation of new journeys and challenges may enthrall, yet an additional season in Europe, particularly with Barcelona, could be strategic for Lewandowski. The club's rich heritage and its devotion to appealing football sync ideally with his modus operandi. On Barcelona's CL woes, we must note that victory at such a level requires a united team initiative. Lewandowski, despite his noteworthy talent, can't single-handedly uplift the team. Barca must strengthen other zones and orchestrate a strategy that utilizes Lewandowski's capabilities.

[ginsan]

Ilkay Gundogan is the perfect signing for Barcelona. He is a player who has good experience as a midfield general, which is exactly what Barcelona needed after Busquets moved to Inter Miami. It may be true that Ilkay Gundogan is no substitute for Busquets, but he has good midfield control.

If possible, I hope Barcelona can also bring in other players this season to strengthen their defense. The right-back has changed a lot and they have to have good players there, not Araujo or Kounde. Xavi is aware of his team's current weaknesses, but with Barcelona short on cash it's clear he will have to adjust things accordingly. Barcelona's strategy in player transfers can be said to be good, but sometimes some old players are more easily injured so they can't always be relied on.

signing of gundogan is the best because we know that Gundogan is quite a quality player which he was very successful with Manchester city. Xavi is of course quite happy with their success in signing Gundogan because he is one of the most influential players in a team.

As we can see, Barcelona squad depth is almost perfect after they managed to get Gundogan. Xavi continues to be active in signing players in this transfer window. One of their targets is Brozovic, who has been heavily linked with Barcelona lately.

[rahmad2nd]

I know that Barcelona is going to go for the Champions League title next season. I know it is not going to be easy. But I believe Barcelona will surely aim for that. Barcelona has already proved that they are good enough to win the La Liga title. Even in this financial situation.

So I think they are capable of doing better. I don’t know if they will be able to bring in players that are going to cost some actual money. Just like they did with Robert Lewandowski and some others. But I think they need to make a few changes if they actually want to realistically win the Champions League title. With this squad, it is going to be really hard to achieve that.

If, Barcelona players do not experience problems such as injuries and other problems. at least, with the players available for now. plus, Gundohan. at least, they can compete in the Champions League. although, to be honest this team still needs additional ammunition. also, Xavi has to be more creative in developing his squad especially their young players.
Xavi too, had to study their failures in the Champions League competition. I'm sure Barcelona will be quite competitive next season in both La Liga and the Champions League.

Now the problem is whether Barcelona will still bring in other players with the problems they are facing.
also, Xavi has a lot to learn at least from the way Pep is experimenting and how to position his players. important for Xavi as a coach, and not only rely on the quality of his players. but the tactics he uses, systems and strategies also need to be improved.
IMO, Barcelona has a pretty solid defense. now, there is Gundohan and De Jong in midfield. these two players can be a pivot that complements each other. Pedri, can also complement each other to help the front line. Gavi, can play on the wing, Lewandowski still plays as a forward, Dembele still plays in the RW position. I think this squad is quite competitive with a 4-3-3 formation.

[CLS63]

Barcelona to go for the Champions League title? I don't think so for now. Because they still have a long way to go before doing that. They have been really unsuccessful there for two years and I wouldn't expect them to fight seriously for the title all of a sudden. For this to happen Xavi just needs to try different things in his strategies in the first place. But I'm pretty confident that he wouldn't change his system in any tournament. But still this season ended well for them in the La Liga.

Maybe winning this title after a 3-year break can motivate them to play better in the Champions League as well. Their main target should be to qualify from their group in the CL.

[KTChampions]

Barcelona to go for the Champions League title? I don't think so for now. Because they still have a long way to go before doing that. They have been really unsuccessful there for two years and I wouldn't expect them to fight seriously for the title all of a sudden. For this to happen Xavi just needs to try different things in his strategies in the first place. But I'm pretty confident that he wouldn't change his system in any tournament. But still this season ended well for them in the La Liga.

Maybe winning this title after a 3-year break can motivate them to play better in the Champions League as well. Their main target should be to qualify from their group in the CL.

100%. Even if Barcelona reaches the 1/4 finals, I will consider it a sensation and a big victory. Firstly, it is still unknown what lineup Barcelona will play next year, it looks like there will be more losses than acquisitions, but in any case, Barcelona will not have a radical increase. Secondly, it's Xavi and his strategy. He has no flexibility and any opponent understands how to play against Barcelona - if in La Liga they were lucky last year, then in European competition there will always be someone who will beat such an inflexible coach, and I'm talking about medium clubs now, the tops will dominate regardless of coaching decisions.

[Ndabagi01]

Mbappe could be released if he plays for PSG for another season and PSG will not ask for this free leave. They're working hard for him, but if Mbappe doesn't see a big increase in his salary, PSG's effort will be wasted and they will lose Mbappe after one season.

I don't think Real Madrid will pay such a high transfer fee. Of course, if a very high offer comes from Saudi Arabia, they miss Mbappe. I think Real Madrid should make a serious decision about Mbappe this season or they will miss it.

I believe the current situation is now dependent on both clubs. The one who makes the best offer will get him now, or the one who makes a greater offer at the conclusion of his contract will be able to keep him later. The pressure on Real Madrid to own Mbappe has intensified significantly, but the player is focused on not disappointing his current club while also researching what would be in his favor when he departs the club.

Mbappe won the World Cup and other European trophies in Ligue 1, and his champions league dream may come true if he eventually leaves PSG. They couldn't advance far in the Champions League with him when he had Messi and Neymar to assist, now that they’re not all together, I’m not sure if it’s still achievable with the current squad, hence a need for him to decide where will favour him to win the champions league trophy.

[arimamib]

Barcelona to go for the Champions League title? I don't think so for now. Because they still have a long way to go before doing that. They have been really unsuccessful there for two years and I wouldn't expect them to fight seriously for the title all of a sudden. For this to happen Xavi just needs to try different things in his strategies in the first place. But I'm pretty confident that he wouldn't change his system in any tournament. But still this season ended well for them in the La Liga.

Maybe winning this title after a 3-year break can motivate them to play better in the Champions League as well. Their main target should be to qualify from their group in the CL.

Indeed, we can imagine when Barcelona was eliminated by Inter Milan and Bayern Munich in the group phase where Barcelona had to give up early in the Champions League last season. I believe Xavi can restore Barcelona glory in the Champions League, but that may take time and management's hard work in bringing many star players into the depths of their squad.

It looks like the champions league next season will be even tighter and it will be tough for Xavi to take Barcelona to far in the champions league. Yes, it looks like their first target is to qualify from the group phase and enter the quarter-finals, which will be extraordinary. But so far the big hope is the ucl trophy even though it's impossible but there are always surprises that happen.

[snipie]

Indeed, we can imagine when Barcelona was eliminated by Inter Milan and Bayern Munich in the group phase where Barcelona had to give up early in the Champions League last season. I believe Xavi can restore Barcelona glory in the Champions League, but that may take time and management's hard work in bringing many star players into the depths of their squad.

It looks like the champions league next season will be even tighter and it will be tough for Xavi to take Barcelona to far in the champions league. Yes, it looks like their first target is to qualify from the group phase and enter the quarter-finals, which will be extraordinary. But so far the big hope is the ucl trophy even though it's impossible but there are always surprises that happen.

Champions League is always important and interesting to watch. The games there aren't easy obviously and next year will not be an easy challenge as usual.
Barcelona's performance under Xavi improved but they still need to prove how powerful the club is among the present one.
The only problem with managing Barcelona is how hard to get a cohesive team

[Dzwaafu11]

If Mbappe leaves PSG this summer he has a condition in his contract. As far as I know PSG will have to pay an amount like 150-200 million euros due to this condition. Therefore even if he leaves now PSG can't make a big profit in this transfer. They are in a really problematic situation as a result. But let's say PSG sold him for over 200 million euros then it is still better than letting him go for free.

Yeah, when I saw these, I also thought the same thing: PSG did not suppose to let Mbappe go free, and I believe letting him go for free is not a good idea at all, but if they should sell him out for the amounts you have stated seriously, it will be better than letting the guy go for free. However, I also think with the kind of money they have been paying him in the clubs, they did not suppose to let him go free because they would experience a big loss, so I guess PSG should sell him rather than allow him to leave for free.

I wonder whether Real Madrid are interested in paying that much money and sign him already.

Although Mbappe is a good player that every team would like to have in my opinion, I believe Real Madrid will get him to prepare more for the upcoming season. I believe this because Real Madrid currently needs more good and well-experienced players.

[Leviathan.007]

Barcelona to go for the Champions League title? I don't think so for now. Because they still have a long way to go before doing that. They have been really unsuccessful there for two years and I wouldn't expect them to fight seriously for the title all of a sudden. For this to happen Xavi just needs to try different things in his strategies in the first place. But I'm pretty confident that he wouldn't change his system in any tournament. But still this season ended well for them in the La Liga.

Maybe winning this title after a 3-year break can motivate them to play better in the Champions League as well. Their main target should be to qualify from their group in the CL.

I don't think if is even possible for Barcelona to reach the champions league title after these years with this team. They didn't invest enough other teams did.
For example, Real Madrid is hiring players with more expensive prices and Barcelona is unable to do that because of their financial situation.

Ilkay Gundogan is the perfect signing for Barcelona. He is a player who has good experience as a midfield general, which is exactly what Barcelona needed after Busquets moved to Inter Miami. It may be true that Ilkay Gundogan is no substitute for Busquets, but he has good midfield control.

If possible, I hope Barcelona can also bring in other players this season to strengthen their defense. The right-back has changed a lot and they have to have good players there, not Araujo or Kounde. Xavi is aware of his team's current weaknesses, but with Barcelona short on cash it's clear he will have to adjust things accordingly. Barcelona's strategy in player transfers can be said to be good, but sometimes some old players are more easily injured so they can't always be relied on.

signing of gundogan is the best because we know that Gundogan is quite a quality player which he was very successful with Manchester city. Xavi is of course quite happy with their success in signing Gundogan because he is one of the most influential players in a team.

As we can see, Barcelona squad depth is almost perfect after they managed to get Gundogan. Xavi continues to be active in signing players in this transfer window. One of their targets is Brozovic, who has been heavily linked with Barcelona lately.

Gundogan's effect on Manchester City was not something we ignore it. He definitely had a huge effect on his team when they won the Champions League and the premier league this season. That's why hiring this player was a smart move from Barcelona where they lost sergio busquets this season.

[AndySt]

I believe the current situation is now dependent on both clubs. The one who makes the best offer will get him now, or the one who makes a greater offer at the conclusion of his contract will be able to keep him later. The pressure on Real Madrid to own Mbappe has intensified significantly, but the player is focused on not disappointing his current club while also researching what would be in his favor when he departs the club.
Mbappe won the World Cup and other European trophies in Ligue 1, and his champions league dream may come true if he eventually leaves PSG. They couldn't advance far in the Champions League with him when he had Messi and Neymar to assist, now that they’re not all together, I’m not sure if it’s still achievable with the current squad, hence a need for him to decide where will favour him to win the champions league trophy.

The whole point is that the presence of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe in the same club does not guarantee the title of the winner of the Champions League at all, especially since Messi himself admitted in a recent interview that he is no longer the player he used to be. And let's remember that Messi himself won the Champions League EIGHT years ago in 2015 and all subsequent years he has not been given this title. Similarly, Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid does not guarantee him this coveted title at all. I won't even be surprised when fate plays a joke on him and next year, when Mbappe leaves the club, Paris Saint-Germain, on the contrary, will win the Champions League

[Litzki1990]

If Mbappe leaves PSG this summer he has a condition in his contract. As far as I know PSG will have to pay an amount like 150-200 million euros due to this condition. Therefore even if he leaves now PSG can't make a big profit in this transfer. They are in a really problematic situation as a result. But let's say PSG sold him for over 200 million euros then it is still better than letting him go for free.
I wonder whether Real Madrid are interested in paying that much money and sign him already. They can just be patient for six months to sign a pre-agreement contract with Mbappe in the end. I think they wouldn't rush things while there is such opportunity.

I think Real Madrid will not rush this transfer. Real Madrid has made no hasty transfers to date. Maybe Real Madrid will show their maximum patience in taking Mbappe into the team. After the summer transfer market closes, the winter transfer market opens again six months later, when Real Madrid can sign Mbappe in a relaxed manner. Real Madrid and Mbappe may have discussed this matter. It is only a matter of time before Mbappe joins Real Madrid.

I agree with you. Real Madrid management will not rush any player into the squad. Because Madrid management is very conscious about spending money. For the last 3/4 seasons, they have waited to sign Mbappe. Mbappe joined Madrid. And Mbappe's contract with PSG is set to expire next season. Mbappe has no interest in renewing his contract with PSG. And so next season Real Madrid is probably going to get Mbappe for free. And so the Madrid management is unlikely to add any new strikers to the squad this season after spending so much money.

Real Madrid's target now is only on Mbappe. Real Madrid are willing to wait but are not willing to replace Mbappe. Because last season we saw that Real Madrid waited until the end for Mbappe but even after waiting they didn't take any player into the team that season. After letting go of Karim Benzema this season, they were waiting to maybe get Mbappe in the team this season but maybe this season too, Real Madrid might have to wait for the French star. Because Mbappe can join Real Madrid as a free transfer agent when the club's contract with Mbappe expires next season. So maybe Real Madrid is not willing to spend any extra money for Mbappe this season. Real Madrid has become a successful team because of the careful selection of players.

Real Madrid management awaited Mbappe last season as well. But they had Benzema in their squad so they didn't look for another player. But no Benzema with Madrid next season. And so Real Madrid needs a replacement for Benzema. Madrid needs an experienced striker. And so I look forward to seeing whether Madrid management will add an experienced striker to the squad this season, or will they wait until next season to sign Mbappe.

Although Karim Benzema was available in the previous season, Real Madrid tried hard to bring Mbappe into the team as a replacement for Karim Benzema. If Real Madrid had signed Mbappe a season earlier, he might have done a little better in the Champions League. But Karim Benzema has already left the club this season so Real Madrid definitely needs a suitable striker to replace Karim Benzema. In that case, like the previous season, Real Madrid is looking at Mbappe this season as well. Maybe Real Madrid will not get Mbappe in this summer season. But even if Mbappe is not in the team this summer, we expect Mbappe to join Real Madrid in the next winter season.

[Sebas.tian]

Gündoğan joined Barcelona and he is going to play for this team in the next season but the fact about Gündoğan is he came to Barcelona to fill the Bosquets's place in this team I don't think if Gündoğan can ever change his playing style and perform like Bosquets for Barcelona.
Also, the first problem for Gündoğan is he usually used the number 8 on his shirt and asked for this number while Pedri is using this number and they ask Gündoğan to choose another number.

I think, this is a welcome development to Barcelona, and it will help them to improve higher next season, because Gundogan is a player that have strength and energy to make things work well for their team to embrace victory before the end of the match, which he will definitely showcase those skills next season. Based on the arrangement Barcelona coach is trying to put on ground against next season, I think they will win many trophies next season that will made the whole world to celebrate them for the consistent performance. I don't Barcelona coach will allow him to use number 8, since pedri is the one using that number to display for the team, which Gundogan will understand the coach in this summer because Barcelona need to maintain consistent performance in la Liga league competition and other completion.

[rahmad2nd]

Barcelona to go for the Champions League title? I don't think so for now. Because they still have a long way to go before doing that. They have been really unsuccessful there for two years and I wouldn't expect them to fight seriously for the title all of a sudden. For this to happen Xavi just needs to try different things in his strategies in the first place. But I'm pretty confident that he wouldn't change his system in any tournament. But still this season ended well for them in the La Liga.

Maybe winning this title after a 3-year break can motivate them to play better in the Champions League as well. Their main target should be to qualify from their group in the CL.

I'm sure they will do as much as they can, at least they have to qualify from the group stage like you said. on the other hand, in the 2023/2024 season. supposedly, Barcelona's young players have developed much more with long minutes of playing time, they only need to develop their talents and mentality to be more solid. plus, the combination of youth and senior players will make their game more competitive.

To be honest, as I often say in several posts, the current Barcelona squad cannot be said to be solid. in fact, I'd say that Barcelona needs some newcomers who have the potential to add depth to the team. even then, if Barcelona wants to compete strictly in the Champions League competition. however, it's difficult if we remember that there are many tougher competitors in the Champions League competition. ideally, they have to give their best game in all competitions and still defend the League trophy.

One more thing, to be honest I don't really like Xavi's style and system. perhaps, he found many obstacles to implementing his system. therefore, there is much that Xavi has to correct. or maybe, Xavi does need more time to rebuild Barcelona. well, let's see what they will do, especially in recruiting players and the players they will release.

[Bobrox]

Barcelona to go for the Champions League title? I don't think so for now. Because they still have a long way to go before doing that. They have been really unsuccessful there for two years and I wouldn't expect them to fight seriously for the title all of a sudden. For this to happen Xavi just needs to try different things in his strategies in the first place. But I'm pretty confident that he wouldn't change his system in any tournament. But still this season ended well for them in the La Liga.

Maybe winning this title after a 3-year break can motivate them to play better in the Champions League as well. Their main target should be to qualify from their group in the CL.

Its seems early for predicting Barcelona win Champion League tittle next season, need waiting group stage drawing and looking which one in the same group with Barcelona because last two season always failed in group phase. Winning La Liga tittle in this season and signing Gundogan as winner Champion League with Manchester City is can't guarantee for Barcelona win Champion League tittle next season because Xavi has bad memorize when playing in Champion League since become Barcelona manager.

Barcelona have realistic target qualify from group stage before targeting winning Champion League tittle, its not easy when getting the same group with Bayern Munich and Inter Milan or other bigger teams when drawing group stage drawing.

[shogun47]

Barcelona to go for the Champions League title? I don't think so for now. Because they still have a long way to go before doing that. They have been really unsuccessful there for two years and I wouldn't expect them to fight seriously for the title all of a sudden. For this to happen Xavi just needs to try different things in his strategies in the first place. But I'm pretty confident that he wouldn't change his system in any tournament. But still this season ended well for them in the La Liga.

Maybe winning this title after a 3-year break can motivate them to play better in the Champions League as well. Their main target should be to qualify from their group in the CL.

Its seems early for predicting Barcelona win Champion League tittle next season, need waiting group stage drawing and looking which one in the same group with Barcelona because last two season always failed in group phase. Winning La Liga tittle in this season and signing Gundogan as winner Champion League with Manchester City is can't guarantee for Barcelona win Champion League tittle next season because Xavi has bad memorize when playing in Champion League since become Barcelona manager.

Barcelona have realistic target qualify from group stage before targeting winning Champion League tittle, its not easy when getting the same group with Bayern Munich and Inter Milan or other bigger teams when drawing group stage drawing.

Barcelona didn't have a bad start into the Champions League in terms of their performance last season against Bayern Munich. That was a close game with a better ending for Bayern, but it could also have been a good result for Barcelona. But after that game they flushed their Champions League dreams down the toilet as they played really bad. For this season I would also be patient and see how they are doing in the first group stage games and also who the opponents will be of course. As the 1st in La Liga they should be in a group that they can manage to get past quite well and then we'll see from there.

[mamesso]

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I don't think if is even possible for Barcelona to reach the champions league title after these years with this team. They didn't invest enough other teams did.
For example, Real Madrid is hiring players with more expensive prices and Barcelona is unable to do that because of their financial situation.

Players with more expensive prices do not guarantee that Real Madrid or Barcelona will win the Champions League, I do not agree if someone says that bringing in expensive players can make a club win the Champions League. PSG has a luxurious squad with above average player prices, so far they have not been able to win the most prestigious competition in Europe.
Barcelona adopted a very effective transfer policy, they were able to bring in quality players without having to spend money. The maneuvers carried out by Barcelona in the midst of the club's unhealthy financial condition were able to make Barcelona compete again with Real Madrid in La Liga.

Before successfully signing Gundogan, Barcelona managed to secure the services of Franck Kessie, Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen. The precise strategy carried out by Barcelona succeeded in making the club excel again amidst all the limitations that existed. Real Madrid is trying to build a squad after last season's failure, Real Madrid money can bring in quality players, but it needs to be underlined, expensive players do not guarantee Real Madrid will excel in the Champions League.

[babo]

Although Karim Benzema was available in the previous season, Real Madrid tried hard to bring Mbappe into the team as a replacement for Karim Benzema. If Real Madrid had signed Mbappe a season earlier, he might have done a little better in the Champions League. But Karim Benzema has already left the club this season so Real Madrid definitely needs a suitable striker to replace Karim Benzema. In that case, like the previous season, Real Madrid is looking at Mbappe this season as well. Maybe Real Madrid will not get Mbappe in this summer season. But even if Mbappe is not in the team this summer, we expect Mbappe to join Real Madrid in the next winter season.

now he doesn't have the physical shape he used to, and in modern football you have to be in top physical shape to be able to handle all the commitments a team has, unfortunately
I'm sorry for him, but he must either change his position, favoring the real strikers or go and play in a less competitive series (like Christiano Ronaldo)

[piebeyb]

Although Karim Benzema was available in the previous season, Real Madrid tried hard to bring Mbappe into the team as a replacement for Karim Benzema. If Real Madrid had signed Mbappe a season earlier, he might have done a little better in the Champions League. But Karim Benzema has already left the club this season so Real Madrid definitely needs a suitable striker to replace Karim Benzema. In that case, like the previous season, Real Madrid is looking at Mbappe this season as well. Maybe Real Madrid will not get Mbappe in this summer season. But even if Mbappe is not in the team this summer, we expect Mbappe to join Real Madrid in the next winter season.

I think the only one who can replace Benzema is Mbappe that's why a lot of media say that madrid wants that even though I'm not a madrid supporter maybe I don't know too much about the development of this club but I only see that Madrid already has bellingham and other new players to strengthen Madrid in next season, but for a striker maybe Mbappe is more suitable.

Mbappe still has good performance and looks because he is still young, so it is very important to play in Madrid to complement other young players who are already in Madrid so that they become more of a club that can compete next season in both the domestic league and other European championships. moreover, many clubs have already spent heavily for the competitive season next season and Madrid need to add a few more players, including striker substitute for Benzema.

[Jody.Drummer]

Although Karim Benzema was available in the previous season, Real Madrid tried hard to bring Mbappe into the team as a replacement for Karim Benzema. If Real Madrid had signed Mbappe a season earlier, he might have done a little better in the Champions League. But Karim Benzema has already left the club this season so Real Madrid definitely needs a suitable striker to replace Karim Benzema. In that case, like the previous season, Real Madrid is looking at Mbappe this season as well. Maybe Real Madrid will not get Mbappe in this summer season. But even if Mbappe is not in the team this summer, we expect Mbappe to join Real Madrid in the next winter season.

We can't speculate about the previous season for now because everything can't be changed and right now they just need to focus on their condition for next season.
Currently PSG, Madrid and of course Mbappe are still in a maze. It's still a bit of a pain to see the final result and now it depends on how brave Madir can afford to splash out over 200 million on a player because if they do then Mbappe will definitely be at the Bernabeu for next season, But if indeed Madrid don't dare then it is likely that Mbappe will be the same as the previous season