La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[naira]

I am personally satisfied with Barcelona's performance last season. They completely dominated La Liga and managed to win La Liga. Hopefully the Barcelona team will improve themselves tremendously this season and try to do well in the Champions League as well.

It doesn't matter how far you have watched Barcelona's development, but if you look back at their ups and downs, starting from the financial crisis to building the ideal team at this time, still for next season it might still be ideal to occupy the top position of the La Liga standings, but in the UCL of course the challenges are different. Likewise with rival competitors whose clubs have developed earlier. The point of Barcelona's renaissance began when Xavi arrived and tried to fix the mess.

Barcelona only needs to recover finances in order to maximize opportunities for hunting players. Xavi was just doing what he could so if he didn't come then it might not have had such a great effect. Like it or not, Barcelona needs to be grateful for the services that Xavi has performed so far, both the advantages and disadvantages.

[Wiwo]

Important players are signed this summer, the right thing is to know the specified club that would suit a versatile player, like Grizeman. Al Hilal is interested in signing Antoine Grizeman, who plays on Athletico Madrid's outstanding frontline. The Saudi giants are not backing down, making double bids from different players, and I believe they simply want to reinforce their club in full readiness for next season's activities. It's a difficult moment for the club to keep him because he's such an important player and a significant project for Los Colchoneros manager Diego Simeon.

Sometimes I think what these Arab clubs are doing by continuing to target lots of good players and by asking fantastic prices is just a way for them to continue promoting their league so that it can be more famous, the more it is reported, the more people will be curious and try to find out, until finally watching the matches in the league, but when they see that the competition is not that interesting then they will slowly start to be abandoned.
Hakim Ziyech was reported to be going to the Arab league but failed the medical test but he stated that failed in the medical test so he didn't go to the Arab league was a lie and some other news saying that some offers had decreased from what was promised were also carried out by clubs whether it's true news or not but I don't think they will continue to spend money even though they have unlimited assets without getting the appropriate income they will bankrupt.
Some players apparently don't care about the high offers from the Arab club like Luca Modric and I also think that Griezman won't go there, his role at Atletico Madrid is very big letting him go means having to find a suitable replacement, and if he leaves this season Atletico Madrid have very little time to start looking for a replacement so I think Griezman will stay in Spain, maybe two or three more seasons and then he will decide his future, and many players still prefer a career in a competitive league over money unless they are only 1-2 years away from retirement.

Arabians are big money bags and their are constantly spilling that money on new players that will make their league become more interesting and by signing players that are top rated means they will realize their money on time and also making the Arabian club sides become more demanding in the nearest future,  football is a highly competitive business and those clubs are very well aware of that which is why their making such moves in bringing in new players to better the lots of their clubs.

Just like in La Liga where some clubs like Real Madrid,  Barcelona and other clubs are also making attempts in signing and bringing in new players so that they can better prepare ahead for the coming seasons and also positively change the faith of those clubs,  this is why we have transfer window after each season so that clubs will be able to prepare ahead of time.

[KTChampions]

With PSG getting into a big financial hole with the FFP, if they don't sell Mbappe, then I would say that the price of him should drop quite a lot. There are 6 days left until the 31st (when PSG must pay Mbappe a loyalty bonus of 40 million). And obviously this is the best offcut to sell Mbappe. So we continue to wait for news 

The situation is getting more complicated so that PSG is really under pressure to sell Mbappe to anyone who is interested in him. I think Mbappe is just on the verge of leaving PSG at the moment, there is even a chance he will be sold before the new season starts.

Real Madrid seem relaxed about Mbappe's situation even though the player has wanted to play for Real Madrid a few seasons ago. I'm not sure Madrid are serious about signing him, but they will still open the door for Mbappe with a free transfer. Things will be updated soon, but PSG will obviously have to pay a loyalty bonus if Mbappe doesn't sold.

I think it doesn't make much sense for Real Madrid to wait for next season and Mbappe becoming a free agent. In any case, they will be forced to pay him a signing bonus because many clubs will offer this to Mbappe. If PSG now reduces the amount of compensation to a reasonable level (I think it's 120-140 million, no more), then Real will buy Mbappe now and not in a year.

[Docnaster]

I think Barcelona still should make two transfers to specific areas. These areas are defensive midfield and centre-forward. Because in the defensive midfield there is still only Oriol Romeu. Of course players like de Jong and Kessie can also play there. However their main positions are central midfield so it is better to use them there.

For the other position there is only Lewandowski there. Barcelona don't need to spend so much money for bringing a striker. They can even loan someone who can be useful in Lewandowski's absence. Signing a backup striker should be even the priority for them.

Barcelona's current financial incapabilities has been the major reason why they've not been very active in the transfer market like they used to do in the past which might have an effect on the teams performance when the new season kicks off.
The club needs to sign few more players to their side especially getting another striker that'll serve as a back up to Robert Lewandowski in case of when injury, suspension or fatigue sets in

[zuzie]

I think Barcelona still should make two transfers to specific areas. These areas are defensive midfield and centre-forward. Because in the defensive midfield there is still only Oriol Romeu. Of course players like de Jong and Kessie can also play there. However their main positions are central midfield so it is better to use them there.

I would agree about both but let's see how capable barcelona in buying the new players. The club has not raised money from selling the players. All of players that being lined up in the list of players to be sold by the club already refused to be sold by barcelona.
Barcelona is not financially good at this moment in recruiting more defensive midfielder and centra forward. CF can be a risky position caused by lewandowksi can get injury anytime. There shall be a backup for him.

For the other position there is only Lewandowski there. Barcelona don't need to spend so much money for bringing a striker. They can even loan someone who can be useful in Lewandowski's absence. Signing a backup striker should be even the priority for them.

Barcelona can take felix as loan from real madrid but the main problem is now whether barcelona will be interesting to do that or not. Barcelona has been even linked to the mbappe which is unreal for me.
I do agree with you in this point if barcelona needs to prepare secondary striker to be lewandowski's backup.

I am personally satisfied with Barcelona's performance last season. They completely dominated La Liga and managed to win La Liga. Hopefully the Barcelona team will improve themselves tremendously this season and try to do well in the Champions League as well.

Yes, Barcelona get the best record in Laliga but not in other competitions, and that doesn't make the parties concern satisfy because some expectations were not fulfill last season like the UCL for example, even in Europe as an alternative to the UCL they are still not optimal and needs to be fixed before the new 2023 -24 season starts.
Jude Bellingham joining Real Madrid will be a new threat to Barcelona's consistency this season

[RockBell]

We are not sure yet, maybe Mbappe is just doing that to make his team spend more for him and increase his salary. Right now are see much news about PSG wanting to increase the salary of Mbappe and keep him in the team for the next season. That's why they did it the last time and it's not surprising to see the same story.

And this might be another strategy for Mabappe just as you have said to make them increase his pay, since he's an asset to the club, I remembered when Real Madrid was interested in him, he eventually disappointed them, and Madrid would have improved his career but since the young man his only interested in money and since he knows the weakness of the club he his trying to take advantage of them to make more money since the boy his good he also wants to take advantage of his age since he his very young and if he keeps disappointing, clubs just to take advantage of his club that's very bad on his reputation, am getting tired of this Mbappe habit, he still wants to enjoy the benefits of PSG and feels insecure if he leaves were will he starts from let us see weather he will stay or not.

and it might be possible

Mbappe's salary has been increasing a lot. PSG's new contract may also increase it tho. The problem is mbappe doesn't wanna stay in the club. The money from al hilal was very big at this moment. Mbappe's ego makes everything become very complicated at this moment. The story in the past will not happen again right now. We shall wait for what's gonna be the result of the deal between mbappe and al hilal. Mbappe wants a lot of money and al hilal will give it. The choice was on mbappe's hand.

I would call him as dumbest player if he will be rejecting hilal's offer. The same offer will not come for twice. Mbappe must try to take the deicision regarding his future as soon as possible. It has been rumored if barcelona is making intervention in this transfer.

I would have loved for him to go to a better club to build up his career, the aspect of having an ego is true, he has earned himself some respect, and his insecurity of not getting privilege in other clubs is what the young man is scared about. look at what we are talking about the young man is concerned about money, rather than building his career. the ball is in his court whatever he wants to do he should do. the story of Mbappe is becoming funnier and how his state of dilemma is actually selfish. forgetting that a great name can actually earn him some good money, look at the story of Messi and Ronaldo they made a good name and now they don't even perform very well but are making good money out of their names, he should think well before making any decision.

[rendravolt]

I think it doesn't make much sense for Real Madrid to wait for next season and Mbappe becoming a free agent. In any case, they will be forced to pay him a signing bonus because many clubs will offer this to Mbappe. If PSG now reduces the amount of compensation to a reasonable level (I think it's 120-140 million, no more), then Real will buy Mbappe now and not in a year.

The current situation with Mbappe's transfer rumors is similar to that of Luis Figo joining Real Madrid in 2000 and we can see the same words spoken by club president Florentino Perez at that time. Maybe no one would have thought that Luis Figo, who was previously at the top of the top when defending Barcelona, but with certainty Florentino Perez can bring him in to fulfill his campaign promises after becoming club president. I think the same thing will happen with Mbappe's transfer this time and indeed Real Madrid seems to be deliberately bidding for Mbappe at the end of August. With that, PSG can't do much and they have to be willing to lower Mbappe's fee so that it's cheaper to agree.

[reagansimms]

So, Mbappe does not want to extend his contract but interested clubs like Real Madrid can still be patient until next summer transfer. Thus, Real Madrid and Mbappe seem to have started the game so that Real Madrid can bring Mbappe in for free in the summer transfer. Therefore, this situation and conditions make it possible for PSG to lose the game because after all, PSG also failed to extend Mbappe's contract. But yes, maybe this incident will also be a big lesson for PSG, that money cannot always take sides because in fact Mbappe also still chose to leave.

We are not sure yet, maybe Mbappe is just doing that to make his team spend more for him and increase his salary. Right now are see much news about PSG wanting to increase the salary of Mbappe and keep him in the team for the next season. That's why they did it the last time and it's not surprising to see the same story.

Mbappe no longer has the desire to play for PSG, his decision not to renew the contract was not due to salary issues, PSG has also included a higher salary value in the new contract but Mbappe is not willing to extend his contract. Real Madrid are still willing to wait until Mbappe contract runs out with PSG to sign him for free. Real Madrid decision is very risky for those who are very interested in getting Mbappe, if PSG decide to sell Mbappe to another club, Real Madrid will never be able to get Mbappe at least as long as he has a contract with another club.

[KTChampions]

I think it doesn't make much sense for Real Madrid to wait for next season and Mbappe becoming a free agent. In any case, they will be forced to pay him a signing bonus because many clubs will offer this to Mbappe. If PSG now reduces the amount of compensation to a reasonable level (I think it's 120-140 million, no more), then Real will buy Mbappe now and not in a year.

The current situation with Mbappe's transfer rumors is similar to that of Luis Figo joining Real Madrid in 2000 and we can see the same words spoken by club president Florentino Perez at that time. Maybe no one would have thought that Luis Figo, who was previously at the top of the top when defending Barcelona, but with certainty Florentino Perez can bring him in to fulfill his campaign promises after becoming club president. I think the same thing will happen with Mbappe's transfer this time and indeed Real Madrid seems to be deliberately bidding for Mbappe at the end of August. With that, PSG can't do much and they have to be willing to lower Mbappe's fee so that it's cheaper to agree.

If you look at historical photos, then I would rather look at the photo of that pig's head that Barcelona fans threw onto the field   I don't know how they were able to pick up the pig's head, but it really did look like Figo.
I think the signing will take place earlier, perhaps this week. It is much easier not to pay a loyalty bonus than to include its return in a tripartite agreement later.

[indah rezqi]

The current situation with Mbappe's transfer rumors is similar to that of Luis Figo joining Real Madrid in 2000 and we can see the same words spoken by club president Florentino Perez at that time. Maybe no one would have thought that Luis Figo, who was previously at the top of the top when defending Barcelona, but with certainty Florentino Perez can bring him in to fulfill his campaign promises after becoming club president. I think the same thing will happen with Mbappe's transfer this time and indeed Real Madrid seems to be deliberately bidding for Mbappe at the end of August. With that, PSG can't do much and they have to be willing to lower Mbappe's fee so that it's cheaper to agree.

It is true that with a small time limit it will make PSG release Mbappe at the price offered, however if another club takes advantage of the same moment, Mbappe may fail to anchor to Madrid for the second time. Luis Figo move from Barcelona in 2000 was thicker with controversy when compared to Mbappe planned move this time, even though both occurred in the summer transfer market. However, Figo through his agent agreed to a pre-contract agreement without Barca knowledge, if Figo did not move and stay at Barca they would have to pay a large fine to Real Madrid.

It is possible that this trick is still being used for plans to recruit Mbappe this summer but it hasn't gone perfectly. Even though it looks a little dirty, it was successful enough to complete Perez goal of recruiting his target players.

[BRINIRHA]

I am personally satisfied with Barcelona's performance last season. They completely dominated La Liga and managed to win La Liga. Hopefully the Barcelona team will improve themselves tremendously this season and try to do well in the Champions League as well.

It doesn't matter how far you have watched Barcelona's development, but if you look back at their ups and downs, starting from the financial crisis to building the ideal team at this time, still for next season it might still be ideal to occupy the top position of the La Liga standings, but in the UCL of course the challenges are different. Likewise with rival competitors whose clubs have developed earlier. The point of Barcelona's renaissance began when Xavi arrived and tried to fix the mess.

Barcelona only needs to recover finances in order to maximize opportunities for hunting players. Xavi was just doing what he could so if he didn't come then it might not have had such a great effect. Like it or not, Barcelona needs to be grateful for the services that Xavi has performed so far, both the advantages and disadvantages.

I really, really agree with what you said regarding Xavi Hernandez, who was indeed the turning point in the revival of Barcelona's performance, which had experienced a serious decline. In fact, I think Xavi is really a young coach who is very talented in coaching. He was able to bring Barcelona back the Laliga title after 3 previous seasons Barcelona had always failed to win the Laliga title. But Xavi was able to maximize Barcelona's performance last season because apart from that he gave up not fighting too hard in the UCL. And only focus on Laliga. So for this season I personally also hope that Xavi can bring Barcelona to win not only in Laliga but also in the UCL. Well this is difficult and very difficult. But even a club like Inter Milan who we didn't expect to make it to the Final in UCL then Barcelona club should be able to do it. But the club's financial condition, which has yet to recover, is very worrying. So that Xavi can continue to bring Barcelona to win the title in Laliga, it was good enough last season. And even this season Barcelona should also be able to do the same thing. Because the rival, namely Real Madrid, has now lost their best striker, Benzema and has not even found a striker at the same level as Benzema to fill the void. Vinicius Jr may be a great striker but Real Madrid need more than that to improve the club's form.

[skarais]

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It doesn't matter how far you have watched Barcelona's development, but if you look back at their ups and downs, starting from the financial crisis to building the ideal team at this time, still for next season it might still be ideal to occupy the top position of the La Liga standings, but in the UCL of course the challenges are different. Likewise with rival competitors whose clubs have developed earlier. The point of Barcelona's renaissance began when Xavi arrived and tried to fix the mess.

Barcelona only needs to recover finances in order to maximize opportunities for hunting players. Xavi was just doing what he could so if he didn't come then it might not have had such a great effect. Like it or not, Barcelona needs to be grateful for the services that Xavi has performed so far, both the advantages and disadvantages.

Of course Barcelona and all of its management deserve to be grateful for the achievements brought about by Xavi's presence as the main coach. Xavi has built the quality and confidence in his players to play at their best since he was brought in, he has taken Barcelona to a different level compared to previous coaches.

Last season Xavi and his team managed to win two domestic titles, but unfortunately they were still too weak in the Champions League. Barcelona must improve and continue to try their best in the Champions League, but to be honest it definitely takes extra time and effort.

[borovichok]

Of course Barcelona and all of its management deserve to be grateful for the achievements brought about by Xavi's presence as the main coach. Xavi has built the quality and confidence in his players to play at their best since he was brought in, he has taken Barcelona to a different level compared to previous coaches.

Last season Xavi and his team managed to win two domestic titles, but unfortunately they were still too weak in the Champions League. Barcelona must improve and continue to try their best in the Champions League, but to be honest it definitely takes extra time and effort.

Barcelona will keep pushing till they get the best results. The club advances in every round except the UEFA Champions League, which is their subsequent priority. Xavi Hernandez is the best thing that has happened to the blaugrana in recent years. The club was an utter shambles left by Ronald Koeman, who brought streak losses to the team, and they had no single hope of survival, instead pushing and battling to win a game. That didn't happen until the president, Joan Laporta, fired him and named Xavi Hernandez as a prospective replacement. Since then, everything at Camp Nou has improved.

[Jody.Drummer]

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It doesn't matter how far you have watched Barcelona's development, but if you look back at their ups and downs, starting from the financial crisis to building the ideal team at this time, still for next season it might still be ideal to occupy the top position of the La Liga standings, but in the UCL of course the challenges are different. Likewise with rival competitors whose clubs have developed earlier. The point of Barcelona's renaissance began when Xavi arrived and tried to fix the mess.

Barcelona only needs to recover finances in order to maximize opportunities for hunting players. Xavi was just doing what he could so if he didn't come then it might not have had such a great effect. Like it or not, Barcelona needs to be grateful for the services that Xavi has performed so far, both the advantages and disadvantages.

Of course Barcelona and all of its management deserve to be grateful for the achievements brought about by Xavi's presence as the main coach. Xavi has built the quality and confidence in his players to play at their best since he was brought in, he has taken Barcelona to a different level compared to previous coaches.

Last season Xavi and his team managed to win two domestic titles, but unfortunately they were still too weak in the Champions League. Barcelona must improve and continue to try their best in the Champions League, but to be honest it definitely takes extra time and effort.

Yes Xavi was the actor behind the improved performance last season, and managed to present the La Liga title in his second season, after previously he brought Barcelona to be runner up after experiencing a tough season. But previously Xavi was rumored to be on strike, because he demanded a raise, and now that news is no longer heard, maybe Barcelona has agreed to what Xavi wants or whatever.
With his new status as a coach and not much experience, what Xavi Hernandez has done for Barcelona is something to be applauded, and he has managed to answer all the doubts on his arrival at Camp Nou.

[skarais]

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Barcelona will keep pushing till they get the best results. The club advances in every round except the UEFA Champions League, which is their subsequent priority. Xavi Hernandez is the best thing that has happened to the blaugrana in recent years. The club was an utter shambles left by Ronald Koeman, who brought streak losses to the team, and they had no single hope of survival, instead pushing and battling to win a game. That didn't happen until the president, Joan Laporta, fired him and named Xavi Hernandez as a prospective replacement. Since then, everything at Camp Nou has improved.

You know a lot about Barcelona's situation with previous coaches, so of course you can really compare him to Xavi. Since Xavi signed a contract with Barcelona, ​​then from that moment I started to believe he could bring Barcelona to a different level. He is a former player who has Barcelona DNA and understands the philosophy of the game, but even if he needs time to adjust he will surely find success with Barcelona.

Next season Xavi really hopes Barcelona can triumph in the Champions League. That is the target that Barcelona hopes for the most, but with the current composition of players, I believe that Barcelona will still have difficulty reaching the final. It took 2-3 seasons for Barcelona to make their young players very experienced and have a winning mentality, but not underestimate their speed of development.

[Docnaster]

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Barcelona will keep pushing till they get the best results. The club advances in every round except the UEFA Champions League, which is their subsequent priority. Xavi Hernandez is the best thing that has happened to the blaugrana in recent years. The club was an utter shambles left by Ronald Koeman, who brought streak losses to the team, and they had no single hope of survival, instead pushing and battling to win a game. That didn't happen until the president, Joan Laporta, fired him and named Xavi Hernandez as a prospective replacement. Since then, everything at Camp Nou has improved.

You know a lot about Barcelona's situation with previous coaches, so of course you can really compare him to Xavi. Since Xavi signed a contract with Barcelona, ​​then from that moment I started to believe he could bring Barcelona to a different level. He is a former player who has Barcelona DNA and understands the philosophy of the game, but even if he needs time to adjust he will surely find success with Barcelona.

Next season Xavi really hopes Barcelona can triumph in the Champions League. That is the target that Barcelona hopes for the most, but with the current composition of players, I believe that Barcelona will still have difficulty reaching the final. It took 2-3 seasons for Barcelona to make their young players very experienced and have a winning mentality, but not underestimate their speed of development.

Despite their limited resources in signing high quality players since he took the managerial position at Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez has done well to improve the club's performance over the years and doesn't show any sign of slowing down their improvement anytime soon.
The winning mentality he's inculcated into the young lads at Barcelona is a clear representation of the positive effects of having him as their manager. They might not win the UEFA Champions League competition next season but with their growth rate, they might be winning it in the next few seasons

[babo]

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Barcelona will keep pushing till they get the best results. The club advances in every round except the UEFA Champions League, which is their subsequent priority. Xavi Hernandez is the best thing that has happened to the blaugrana in recent years. The club was an utter shambles left by Ronald Koeman, who brought streak losses to the team, and they had no single hope of survival, instead pushing and battling to win a game. That didn't happen until the president, Joan Laporta, fired him and named Xavi Hernandez as a prospective replacement. Since then, everything at Camp Nou has improved.

You know a lot about Barcelona's situation with previous coaches, so of course you can really compare him to Xavi. Since Xavi signed a contract with Barcelona, ​​then from that moment I started to believe he could bring Barcelona to a different level. He is a former player who has Barcelona DNA and understands the philosophy of the game, but even if he needs time to adjust he will surely find success with Barcelona.

Next season Xavi really hopes Barcelona can triumph in the Champions League. That is the target that Barcelona hopes for the most, but with the current composition of players, I believe that Barcelona will still have difficulty reaching the final. It took 2-3 seasons for Barcelona to make their young players very experienced and have a winning mentality, but not underestimate their speed of development.

Winning the Champions League is not easy
I honestly would be satisfied with doing well and reaching at least the quarter-finals as a certainty and a bonus the semi-finals.
Pretending to win the Champions League like this seems very silly and unrealistic to me

[Merit.s]

With PSG getting into a big financial hole with the FFP, if they don't sell Mbappe, then I would say that the price of him should drop quite a lot. There are 6 days left until the 31st (when PSG must pay Mbappe a loyalty bonus of 40 million). And obviously this is the best offcut to sell Mbappe. So we continue to wait for news 

The situation is getting more complicated so that PSG is really under pressure to sell Mbappe to anyone who is interested in him. I think Mbappe is just on the verge of leaving PSG at the moment, there is even a chance he will be sold before the new season starts.

Real Madrid seem relaxed about Mbappe's situation even though the player has wanted to play for Real Madrid a few seasons ago. I'm not sure Madrid are serious about signing him, but they will still open the door for Mbappe with a free transfer. Things will be updated soon, but PSG will obviously have to pay a loyalty bonus if Mbappe doesn't sold.

I think it doesn't make much sense for Real Madrid to wait for next season and Mbappe becoming a free agent. In any case, they will be forced to pay him a signing bonus because many clubs will offer this to Mbappe. If PSG now reduces the amount of compensation to a reasonable level (I think it's 120-140 million, no more), then Real will buy Mbappe now and not in a year.

It is better for PSG to sell Mbappe to Real Madrid before it will be too late. If not PSG will pay Mbappe the 40M bonus and next season he will be on free transfer. If Real Madrid feel reluctant to buy Mbappe this season,they might miss this opportunity next season because so many clubs will come for him. This will also affect the club's performance this coming season because no one will be a perfect replace for Benzema. We can't really tell if the Arabs won't have interest in him as time goes on.

[skarais]

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Despite their limited resources in signing high quality players since he took the managerial position at Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez has done well to improve the club's performance over the years and doesn't show any sign of slowing down their improvement anytime soon.
The winning mentality he's inculcated into the young lads at Barcelona is a clear representation of the positive effects of having him as their manager. They might not win the UEFA Champions League competition next season but with their growth rate, they might be winning it in the next few seasons

I have already said that Xavi has turned Barcelona's previously unconvincing form for the better in the last two seasons. Even Barcelona was last season's best in La Liga or is the best team in Europe with the lowest number of goals conceded in 38 league matches. It is a form of success that deserves high appreciation even though Barcelona is too bad financially.

I think Barcelona will still improve next season with some adjustments to their line-up after Busquets and Alba moved to Inter Miami, but I don't think Barcelona will be lacking in quality to lose their chance to defend the title.

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Winning the Champions League is not easy
I honestly would be satisfied with doing well and reaching at least the quarter-finals as a certainty and a bonus the semi-finals.
Pretending to win the Champions League like this seems very silly and unrealistic to me

Even if Barcelona only managed to qualify for the round of 16, it can already be said to be something good compared to last season.
Barcelona and Xavi should be expected to qualify for a higher level in the Champions League next season, that's because they have to learn from the experiences of the last two seasons.

I also agree that it is a bit difficult to expect Barcelona to win the Champions League next season but it is never impossible because this is football. Every team has a chance to win the title, even if the odds are lower than some of the favorites.

[wmaurik]

I am personally satisfied with Barcelona's performance last season. They completely dominated La Liga and managed to win La Liga. Hopefully the Barcelona team will improve themselves tremendously this season and try to do well in the Champions League as well.

The hope for Barcelona fans is indeed that, because Barcelona still has to make a better proof in the Champions League besides having to be good in La Liga next season. Next season Barcelona will still be coached by Xavi and he will continue to strive to make Barcelona better next season by fighting hard in the Champions League and La Liga. I also really want to see an increase in performance that is better than before at Barcelona in every different competition next season.