La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[Sebas.tian]

Xavi has only one year left on his contract now. It looks like the board don't want to rush a new contract for him yet. Actually after winning the La Liga title I wouldn't have been surprised if the board offered a contract extension to Xavi. But interestingly there isn't any deal yet. Maybe they want to see whether there will be consistency next time as well.

I don't doubt their La Liga performance already now. But as for the Champions League it is really difficult to say a thing. Because the recent two years were really horrible for them. We need proof by Barcelona this time to start believing in them to do better than the recent participations.

Xavi has done well in this season, I believe Barcelona president will not allow him to go after his contract because he still have more to offer to Barcelona next season so that they will be able to maintain champions in la Liga league competition and other tournaments. I think, xavi  contract will expire 2025 which it will allow him to do better to improve the team in some areas he failed last season to make the fans happy and to have more trust on him next season. Based on the arrangement the Barcelona manager has put on ground this summer, show that next season competition will be a good one include champions league and la Liga league competition so that it will bring more honor to the team and to the manager.

[Docnaster]

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Luka Modric is now about 38 years old. However, Luka Modric's fitness is very good. He still runs a lot and suffers very few injuries. And this is why Real Madrid still keeps Luka Modric with their squad. If Luka Modric wasn't fit, Madrid wouldn't have kept him in the squad even though he is a legendary player for Madrid.
However, I think Luka Modric will move to Saudi Arabia after his contract with Madrid ends. Because Luka Modric pays big wages to older star players too.

Even Modric is very likely to be sold by Real Madrid and move to another team in the middle of the season. Renewal of the contract is just Real Madrid's marketing strategy so that Modric does not leave on a free transfer, so if in the winter transfer market Real Madrid get an offer for Modric then it is very possible for them to sell him.

Real Madrid know that there are many teams who want to get Modric, so they have to move fast and seal him with a new contract. So if any other team were to approach him, then of course they would have to pay Madrid a transfer fee instead of free.

Despite his older football age, Luka Modric is still one of the best midfielders in the world at the moment who can comfortably play against a team with youthful midfielders and yet there wouldn't be a sign that he's over 38 years.
But I think Madrid would have allowed him leave the club this summer since they've gotten a perfect replacement for him in the person of Jude Bellingham. Madrid current possess the best midfield players in any club in world at the moment so allowing Modric leave wouldn't have created a big vacuum in the squad but nevertheless, Carlo Ancelotti knows why the veterans services are still needed at Santiago Bernabeu

[SirLancelot]

I think Luka Modric won't go to Saudi Arabia after the end of his contract with Real Madrid either. I expect him to retire after having his last season here. He can even retire from national football as well at the same time. It just feels like Modric could have gone to a Saudi Arabian team or an MLS team maybe already. Because he is really old now.

Of course it is still admirable to see him being able to play for 120 minutes despite his age. We saw this in the Nations League you know. But he doesn't seem interested in going to a team outside Europe for now.

It would be good if Luka Modric ended his career after playing in Saudi Arabia like Ronaldo and Benzema, as I believe that there will be a team in Saudi Arabia that will be interested in him. He may retire at any time or when he turns 40, but he is currently 37. He may still perform better than some of the younger players on the field.
I believe he can still perform, but seeing him in Saudi Arabia will excite many people, including the team's fans. Luka Modric will never forget a team called Real Madrid; he is one of the heroes who made the team what it is today by being the highest team to have won the Champions League globally.

Luke Modric is currently one of the best player in Real Madrid, and he already spends is very long career here 12 years and now suddenly having extension of one year which is just because Real Madrid management wants new youngster have some good technique from him and also playing with player like him also give them good experience with next year he will be nearly 39 and most chances he will not try to have contact in Saudi Arab because he already spends his career best years in this club which won many titles and now suddenly departure of Karim Benzema is also having bad impact on them, so they are trying to have few better things which helps them in this current season and they Real Madrid will be able to have better things in future.

[piebeyb]

Xavi has only one year left on his contract now. It looks like the board don't want to rush a new contract for him yet. Actually after winning the La Liga title I wouldn't have been surprised if the board offered a contract extension to Xavi. But interestingly there isn't any deal yet. Maybe they want to see whether there will be consistency next time as well.

I don't doubt their La Liga performance already now. But as for the Champions League it is really difficult to say a thing. Because the recent two years were really horrible for them. We need proof by Barcelona this time to start believing in them to do better than the recent participations.

His success last season was because Xavi brought Barcelona to win the league even though Barcelona failed in the UCL, but it looks like Xavi still has another chance to show his quality as a coach for Barcelona, especially now that there are already several new players to fill the Barcelona squad. in order to be able to compete next season both in the domestic league as well as the UCL. with Gundogan joining maybe it will give color to Barcelona as well.

I'm not a barcelona fan but so far they performed well in the league last season and are consistent on a winning path keeping the distance from Madrid who was less consistent in the league last season, I hope Barcelona is consistent next season to win the league again or at least see it until the UCL final.  

[shogun47]

In terms of experience Barcelona is losing some of it and gaining some of it. With Busquets leaving some of the experience and legacy within the team is going away, but Gundogan will be a good and refreshing replacement as he is a almost 2.5 years younger than Busquets and he is a more offensive player with qualities both in giving assists and scoring himself. I mean 44 goals in 188 games as a midfielder for Manchester City is strong! Busquet's role was kind of different, but there is also a significant overlap between his responsibilities on the field and Gundogan's responsibilities.

Busquets is one of Barcelona's most intelligent midfielders, even if I'm not mistaken, Pep had previously wanted Busquets to play at the Etihad Stadium. however, he remained with Barcelona. at the start of last season, before that Busquets had experienced a decline in performance. however, since Xavi has played Busquets partnered with De Jong. these two players complement each other. a weak side of Busquets that has suffered a decline due to age, was closed by De Jong as his partner as the pivot.

Now Busquets has left and instead, Xavi brought in Gundohan. this player, almost has the same characteristics as Busquets. Gundohan is also a smart player, plus he has the advantage of being able to play in various positions. Gundohan can play more forward, or he can be a defensive midfielder. so, this player has more typical than Busquets. and if, Xavi sticks with his system with double pivot. that means, Gondohan will partner with Frenkie De Jong. if these two players already have chemistry, you can be sure that Barcelona has a midfield that is quite sturdy both in attack and defense.

I think you are right, but it is still surprising that Guardiola let Gundogan go at his peak or it could be that Gundogan really asked Guardiola to give him the chance to try out something new in La Liga and fulfill one of his final dreams. We don't know the exact details as to why he left Manchester City. It was said that they didn't offer him a two years contract, but telling from the words Gudogan chooses and the fotos he posts, I think it was his serious desire to go to Barcelona instead of City not offering him a proper contract.

[babo]

Xavi has only one year left on his contract now. It looks like the board don't want to rush a new contract for him yet. Actually after winning the La Liga title I wouldn't have been surprised if the board offered a contract extension to Xavi. But interestingly there isn't any deal yet. Maybe they want to see whether there will be consistency next time as well.

I don't doubt their La Liga performance already now. But as for the Champions League it is really difficult to say a thing. Because the recent two years were really horrible for them. We need proof by Barcelona this time to start believing in them to do better than the recent participations.

next year it won't be enough for him to win La Liga
at least he will have to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League in my opinion
otherwise it makes no sense, he knows it in fact he is reinforcing Barcelona
and he does well if he wants to reach the goal so he must do

[Velvet78]

Xavi has only one year left on his contract now. It looks like the board don't want to rush a new contract for him yet. Actually after winning the La Liga title I wouldn't have been surprised if the board offered a contract extension to Xavi. But interestingly there isn't any deal yet. Maybe they want to see whether there will be consistency next time as well.

I don't doubt their La Liga performance already now. But as for the Champions League it is really difficult to say a thing. Because the recent two years were really horrible for them. We need proof by Barcelona this time to start believing in them to do better than the recent participations.

If i am not mistaken Xavi has a contract until 2025 which mean he will be at Barcelona until summer 2025 and for time being Barcelona will rule out to talking about Xavi contract because this summer their focus is to buy new players and apparently Xavi has agree about that because his priority now is how to build Barcelona became an much better and performing well at Laliga and Champion league and maybe after end of next season contract extension will be discuss and Barcelona confident Xavi will be not leave and he will accept their proporsal and Xavi too will ensure he doesn't want to train other team besides Barcelona because he love this team so i think Barcelona fans shouldn't be worried about this because Barcelona will always be Xavi main priority

His contract ends by June 30, 2024 and this is the source for it: https://www.transfermarkt.com/xavi/profil/trainer/59876

Therefore this might be his last year at this team depending on the situation. He needs to maintain a satisfying level of success for the board to convince them to offer a contract extension. Winning the La Liga title twice in a row would be a point to start from. Besides I assume the board would expect him to be more successful in the Champions League rather than getting stuck in the group stage.

[wiss19]

Xavi has only one year left on his contract now. It looks like the board don't want to rush a new contract for him yet. Actually after winning the La Liga title I wouldn't have been surprised if the board offered a contract extension to Xavi. But interestingly there isn't any deal yet. Maybe they want to see whether there will be consistency next time as well.

I don't doubt their La Liga performance already now. But as for the Champions League it is really difficult to say a thing. Because the recent two years were really horrible for them. We need proof by Barcelona this time to start believing in them to do better than the recent participations.

Most chances we will have extension in contract with this current is going to end 2024, and they already have good result after end of second year, and they won title now they have Champions League even this is tough task, and they need to have good relationship between all parties which will help for having better results he is just 43 years old and this is his second managerial job after having two years in Qatar things are in favor of him and board will decide in coming weeks about all details.

Traditionally they need to give him another three years old contract because with this most chances they will be able to bring better results and his grip will be also strong on current squad which will win again La Liga title and have good result in Champions League now in this season they need to be improved in Champions League after having the worst result in last season.

[reagansimms]

Xavi has only one year left on his contract now. It looks like the board don't want to rush a new contract for him yet. Actually after winning the La Liga title I wouldn't have been surprised if the board offered a contract extension to Xavi. But interestingly there isn't any deal yet. Maybe they want to see whether there will be consistency next time as well.

I don't doubt their La Liga performance already now. But as for the Champions League it is really difficult to say a thing. Because the recent two years were really horrible for them. We need proof by Barcelona this time to start believing in them to do better than the recent participations.

next year it won't be enough for him to win La Liga
at least he will have to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League in my opinion
otherwise it makes no sense, he knows it in fact he is reinforcing Barcelona
and he does well if he wants to reach the goal so he must do

Big clubs don't only target the local league, they always have the ambition to win the Champions League. Barcelona is on a path that can take them further in the Champions League, I can't say Barcelona can win the Champions League anytime soon because they are building a stronger team. The arrival of several new players can add to Barcelona's strength next season, La Liga and the Champions League are priorities that must be achieved in order to boost the club's finances with the prizes obtained after becoming champions.

[HajiBagi]

Even Modric is very likely to be sold by Real Madrid and move to another team in the middle of the season. Renewal of the contract is just Real Madrid's marketing strategy so that Modric does not leave on a free transfer, so if in the winter transfer market Real Madrid get an offer for Modric then it is very possible for them to sell him.

Real Madrid know that there are many teams who want to get Modric, so they have to move fast and seal him with a new contract. So if any other team were to approach him, then of course they would have to pay Madrid a transfer fee instead of free.

Indeed. If Real Madrid doesn't extend Modric's contract, he will leave Real Madrid with a free transfer status. If it happens, Real Madrid gets nothing from Modric's transfer. Real Madrid may also think Modric's role is still needed to help the young midfielders, so Real Madrid doesn't want to lose him in the next season. So, there are some reasons that Real Madrid needs to renewal Modric's contract and I think it is the right way. Modric's role is still irreplaceable, he has a crucial role in the midfield line.

Luka Modric has held the position of real Madrid's midfielder for a while now, so it is good that real Madrid extended his contract. However, I think after the 2023/2024 season he won't want to extend his contract with real Madrid any longer because being in a team for a while without achieving more from another team is not something that makes sense.
Like other excellent players, it will be beneficial for Luka Modric to complete his career after playing in Saudi Arabia, and I think the Saudis would love to have him play for them.

[shinratensei_]

Ramos has been leaving from PSG with free agent but the problem is he was feeling a bit difficult to find a new club. Saudi has become the only choice for him before finally he will able to go back again to the la liga after sevilla has been contacting him.
Sevilla can sign ramos with cheap price without fees caused by he was leaving from PSG with free agent. That's really good choice for him if he can reunite with former of club in the past.
Playing in la liga will give him a chance once again to compete with real madrid. It will bring him back again to the nostalgia when he was playing for real madrid and got so many trophies.

Ramos, who joined PSG on a free transfer in 2021, is all set to part ways with the Ligue 1 champions once his existing contract ends at the end of this month. He will be a free agent once his deal expires and, according to Cadena SER, the veteran defender wants to return to his former club Sevilla in Spain.

https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-legend-sergio-ramos-return-to-la-liga-former-club-sevilla-psg-exit/bltbab77e44c511f7a6

I really support sevilla to sign him as new defender. Even though he is old enough but he is having so many experience in the football.
He has ever become best defender in la liga too.

[len01]

Ramos has been leaving from PSG with free agent but the problem is he was feeling a bit difficult to find a new club. Saudi has become the only choice for him before finally he will able to go back again to the la liga after sevilla has been contacting him.
Sevilla can sign ramos with cheap price without fees caused by he was leaving from PSG with free agent. That's really good choice for him if he can reunite with former of club in the past.
Playing in la liga will give him a chance once again to compete with real madrid. It will bring him back again to the nostalgia when he was playing for real madrid and got so many trophies.

Ramos, who joined PSG on a free transfer in 2021, is all set to part ways with the Ligue 1 champions once his existing contract ends at the end of this month. He will be a free agent once his deal expires and, according to Cadena SER, the veteran defender wants to return to his former club Sevilla in Spain.

https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-legend-sergio-ramos-return-to-la-liga-former-club-sevilla-psg-exit/bltbab77e44c511f7a6

I really support sevilla to sign him as new defender. Even though he is old enough but he is having so many experience in the football.
He has ever become best defender in la liga too.

It is very sad to see the fate that Sergio Ramos experienced when he left PSG but it was difficult to find another team that would accept him because with his old age several teams in La Liga might think twice about accepting him to be added to the defense. but sadly I haven't heard any rumors from any La Liga team that has interest in signing Sergio Ramos and as far as I know only a team from saudi arabia has rumors about signing him.
well, maybe Sevilla has a slight chance to take in Sergio Ramos again but what is very disappointing it seems that Sevilla has no interest either.

[JeffBrad12]

Luka Modric has held the position of real Madrid's midfielder for a while now, so it is good that real Madrid extended his contract. However, I think after the 2023/2024 season he won't want to extend his contract with real Madrid any longer because being in a team for a while without achieving more from another team is not something that makes sense.
Like other excellent players, it will be beneficial for Luka Modric to complete his career after playing in Saudi Arabia, and I think the Saudis would love to have him play for them.

Im feeling that too. Another year is good for him but not for more than 1 year. Madrid must also think about how to renew its old players too. Even though madrid has so many great players available to replace kroos or even modric but they didn't have enough experience like modric or kroos. Signing a new contract for modric is a good way for madrid to develop its youn talented player especially bellingham. Im sure he will be going to the arabian league next year.
Madrid gives him last year to play in the club, modric was feeling happy with it since he is now 37 years old which is very old. I can hope that if he will not be injured during upcoming season.
The problem is its competitors will be also coming with so many young talented players to fill the squads. Madrid must be careful with it.

[rendravolt]

Luka Modric has held the position of real Madrid's midfielder for a while now, so it is good that real Madrid extended his contract. However, I think after the 2023/2024 season he won't want to extend his contract with real Madrid any longer because being in a team for a while without achieving more from another team is not something that makes sense.
Like other excellent players, it will be beneficial for Luka Modric to complete his career after playing in Saudi Arabia, and I think the Saudis would love to have him play for them.

Im feeling that too. Another year is good for him but not for more than 1 year. Madrid must also think about how to renew its old players too. Even though madrid has so many great players available to replace kroos or even modric but they didn't have enough experience like modric or kroos. Signing a new contract for modric is a good way for madrid to develop its youn talented player especially bellingham. Im sure he will be going to the arabian league next year.
Madrid gives him last year to play in the club, modric was feeling happy with it since he is now 37 years old which is very old. I can hope that if he will not be injured during upcoming season.
The problem is its competitors will be also coming with so many young talented players to fill the squads. Madrid must be careful with it.

I think even if Modric does get a contract extension for another season his role will not be as important as last season. Surely Modric understands exactly what the club needs and maybe we will see Modric come on as a substitute more often in the second half. For now the starter midfielder position will be completely filled by young players such as Valverde, Bellingham, Camavinga, Brahim Diaz, or Tchouameni and while Kroos or Modric will take turns to strengthen the midfield when needed.

Now we try to think rationally, if for the next season Ancelotti continues to install Modric and Kroos because they are considered experienced, then when will we see this new regeneration show its performance if it doesn't start now and therefore Modric or Kroos will have less minutes to play.

[hahay]

Luka Modric has held the position of real Madrid's midfielder for a while now, so it is good that real Madrid extended his contract. However, I think after the 2023/2024 season he won't want to extend his contract with real Madrid any longer because being in a team for a while without achieving more from another team is not something that makes sense.
Like other excellent players, it will be beneficial for Luka Modric to complete his career after playing in Saudi Arabia, and I think the Saudis would love to have him play for them.

Im feeling that too. Another year is good for him but not for more than 1 year. Madrid must also think about how to renew its old players too. Even though madrid has so many great players available to replace kroos or even modric but they didn't have enough experience like modric or kroos. Signing a new contract for modric is a good way for madrid to develop its youn talented player especially bellingham. Im sure he will be going to the arabian league next year.
Madrid gives him last year to play in the club, modric was feeling happy with it since he is now 37 years old which is very old. I can hope that if he will not be injured during upcoming season.
The problem is its competitors will be also coming with so many young talented players to fill the squads. Madrid must be careful with it.

Real Madrid doesn't need to extend Modric's contract, because Modric also still has one season left until the end of next season or in June 2024. Therefore, with Modric's age being very old, for me it is not feasible for Modric to get a contract extension. Also, if you compare young players with less experience, because in the Real Madrid squad they still use Modric as an experienced player. Because after all, if young players are given more time to play, in the end these young players will get a good experience too, right.

[snipie]

Ramos has been leaving from PSG with free agent but the problem is he was feeling a bit difficult to find a new club. Saudi has become the only choice for him before finally he will able to go back again to the la liga after sevilla has been contacting him.
Sevilla can sign ramos with cheap price without fees caused by he was leaving from PSG with free agent. That's really good choice for him if he can reunite with former of club in the past.
Playing in la liga will give him a chance once again to compete with real madrid. It will bring him back again to the nostalgia when he was playing for real madrid and got so many trophies.

Ramos, who joined PSG on a free transfer in 2021, is all set to part ways with the Ligue 1 champions once his existing contract ends at the end of this month. He will be a free agent once his deal expires and, according to Cadena SER, the veteran defender wants to return to his former club Sevilla in Spain.

https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-legend-sergio-ramos-return-to-la-liga-former-club-sevilla-psg-exit/bltbab77e44c511f7a6

I really support sevilla to sign him as new defender. Even though he is old enough but he is having so many experience in the football.
He has ever become best defender in la liga too.

If he wants money, he know where he should go. If he wants to play with his old rivals and friends, he will return to La Liga via Sevilla where he could honor his career with a red card in his first appearance (return)
Sevilla will have the chance to sign him with a low price so they don't have much things to be afraid of. So since Sergio Ramos is more interested in playing with Sevilla rather than Sevilla wanting him, he has to accept the price they will propose for him, that's it!

[Leviathan.007]

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Regarding Barcelona, they are still seeking a player to fill the Busquets's place in their team. They were trying to hire Marcelo Brozović from Inter Milan but since this player got the offer from the Arabian team with better money he can get, this won't be easy for Barcelona to hire Marcelo Brozović and instead, they are trying to hire Oriol Romeu from Girona which can be easier and cheaper transfer.

[Xabalo1]

Ramos has been leaving from PSG with free agent but the problem is he was feeling a bit difficult to find a new club. Saudi has become the only choice for him before finally he will able to go back again to the la liga after sevilla has been contacting him.
Sevilla can sign ramos with cheap price without fees caused by he was leaving from PSG with free agent. That's really good choice for him if he can reunite with former of club in the past.
Playing in la liga will give him a chance once again to compete with real madrid. It will bring him back again to the nostalgia when he was playing for real madrid and got so many trophies.

Ramos, who joined PSG on a free transfer in 2021, is all set to part ways with the Ligue 1 champions once his existing contract ends at the end of this month. He will be a free agent once his deal expires and, according to Cadena SER, the veteran defender wants to return to his former club Sevilla in Spain.

https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-legend-sergio-ramos-return-to-la-liga-former-club-sevilla-psg-exit/bltbab77e44c511f7a6

I really support sevilla to sign him as new defender. Even though he is old enough but he is having so many experience in the football.
He has ever become best defender in la liga too.

If he wants money, he know where he should go. If he wants to play with his old rivals and friends, he will return to La Liga via Sevilla where he could honor his career with a red card in his first appearance (return)
Sevilla will have the chance to sign him with a low price so they don't have much things to be afraid of. So since Sergio Ramos is more interested in playing with Sevilla rather than Sevilla wanting him, he has to accept the price they will propose for him, that's it!

Ramos at 37 should just go and get his "retirement pay" at Saudi... Nothing to chase anymore when you already won everything... Instead of looking for a team who is going to offload him in 2years again with nothing big to show for it, then he should rather just chase his pockets!!! Ramos is already surplus to Requirements in Europe unlike players like Modric who are still appreciated by there teams and are always available with less injuries!!

[Jody.Drummer]

Atlético Madrid and Diego Simeone last season drew a lot of criticism, many even wanted Atletico Madrid to immediately expel Diego Simeone because they were considered unable to provide major changes and improvements for Atletico Madrid. But apart from all that, what I see from this coach is quite stable, yes since handling Atletico Madrid the appearance of the club he leads can still be said to be quite stable and able to compete with clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona.
I want to see how far they are prepared for the coming season to be able to compete even more tightly with the 2 clubs that are difficult to get rid of, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
with long preparations in this league break, they should be more prepared for next season.

[Oluwa-btc]

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Regarding Barcelona, they are still seeking a player to fill the Busquets's place in their team. They were trying to hire Marcelo Brozović from Inter Milan but since this player got the offer from the Arabian team with better money he can get, this won't be easy for Barcelona to hire Marcelo Brozović and instead, they are trying to hire Oriol Romeu from Girona which can be easier and cheaper transfer.

Yeah, recruiting a much younger player would be a great deal to replace Sergio Busquet who also left for new challenge else where.
The latter i don't know, not sure ( Oriol Romeu ) but Marcelo Brozovic? Very good technically also tactically, but I'm not convinced he'll be the right decision for Barcelona in the future. I was literally hoping they could sign Ruben Neves but unfailingly, he switched to the Saudi Arabian League.

I would love that see that sorted before the start of the Pre season, I really want to see Barcelona defending and winning the La Liga Competition once again.