La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[longyenthanh]

In history, Real Madrid has never started a new season without the number 9 and this speculation has resurfaced ahead of the 23/24 La Liga season which is about to begin. If we look at so many legends from Real Madrid who use the jersey number 9 and even at the start of Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu, he had the chance to use this jersey number. Now the next strongest candidate for number 9 is Kylian Mbappe and we are still waiting to see if this transfer saga will run smoothly before the transfer market closes. However, if no player uses the number 9 jersey next season, then this will be the first time this has happened at Real Madrid.

I think only Kylian Mbappé can fill Karim Benzema's place perfectly. Benzema's dedication to the Real Madrid team will be difficult for any other player to match.

[Docnaster]

In history, Real Madrid has never started a new season without the number 9 and this speculation has resurfaced ahead of the 23/24 La Liga season which is about to begin. If we look at so many legends from Real Madrid who use the jersey number 9 and even at the start of Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu, he had the chance to use this jersey number. Now the next strongest candidate for number 9 is Kylian Mbappe and we are still waiting to see if this transfer saga will run smoothly before the transfer market closes. However, if no player uses the number 9 jersey next season, then this will be the first time this has happened at Real Madrid.

Even if Kylian Mbappe is signed to Real Madrid this summer transfer window, I don't the the France international will accept to don the jersey no. 9. He'll rather go for the jersey no. 7 that was last won by Eden Harzard.

Real Madrid's jersey no. 9 has be won by legends of the game but if they really want to see a player wear that jersey no. next season, it'll certainly not be Mbappe

[rahmad2nd]

Reportedly, if Barcelona managed to sell Dembele to PSG, then the money received by Barcelona could be used to bring João Félix. Also, basically João Félix not been good welcome at Atletico and moreover, João Félix also previously expressed his interest in playing at Barcelona. With reasons like that, it seems natural that João Félix no longer has a good welcome in Atletico. After all, if Atletico believed João Félix would continue to develop in the team, then João Félix would not be loaned out to Chelsea. Therefore, basically Atletico seems to no longer have any interest in using or playing João Félix in their squad.

Is that true ? i just heard about it. As far as I'm concerned, if Barcelona sells Dembelle then they will use the sales money to sign Joao Cancelo. Xavi feels that his squad still needs defenders to strengthen his team's squad. Romano even said that Barca already had an agreement with the defender from Portugal. now, all that's left is waiting for Barcelona to offer a proposal to Manchester City. after that, there has been no recent news regarding Joao Cancelo. well, it seems I missed the news about Joao Felix.

Referring to what you said in this thread, I'm really not sure if this news or news is true. maybe I could be wrong, but it seems that Barcelona doesn't need Felix in their squad. but if I refer to Romano's report which says, "a new approach will be made this week because Felix will wait for Barca/Europe. Reading what Romano reports, I try to examine the quotes. Apparently, Felix is ​​the one who wants to join Barcelona or the team-other european teams. even Romano also said in the tweet that, Al Hilal is an option because he will 100% leave Atletico this summer. it would be a shame if a player like Joao Felix plays in the Saudi Pro League, because Felix is ​​a talented player and still  very young, his career in european football is not over yet.

[sana54210]

Dembele has been insulted by his fans several times and he was never happy at Barcelona which is why the transfer to PSG is going to be a happy transfer for him. Even if the transfer fee is low, he will have a good time in Paris. But all things considered, it is a profitable transfer for PSG. If Barcelona did not want to sell him, his market value would have been much higher. Dembele is injured but he is not physically sick and he is now fit enough to perform on the field. Hopefully as a player Dembele will get the respect he deserves at PSG and the fans will cheer him on and his teammates will embrace him. If all this goes well then he will perform well on the field.

I guess they could say that Dembele might be unhappy due to la liga fans, Vini had the same issue as well and I am guessing that it could be tough. However, Dembele was consistently injured all through his time at Barcelona and if any fan is angry at him for that reason, the difference is that he didn't want to be injured, but he was, and that makes him unhappy that fans are mad at him for something he didn't want to at the first place.

However, if he plays for PSG and looks to be great and then gets injured halfway into the season and just stays injured until next season and does this a few times every year, people at Paris will start to be quite upset about him as well, that's going to cause a lot of trouble for him.

[Pokapoka124]

Ousmane Dembele was signed from Borussia Dortmund at his prime when he was one of the hottest properties in Europe and that was after Paris Saint Germaine broke the world record to sign Neymar from Barcelona thereby causing Barcelona to look for a good replacement for the Brazilian and that was why his price tag was that much high.
The player has been having constant injury crises since he joined Barcelona which is why there's doubt if he can live up to his potentials and that's why 50 pounds deal is good fair to get his services

Ousmane Dembele has not enjoyed a complete and successful season since joining Barcelona and not meeting the expectation and full reason why Barcelona payed much to dign him. However he has impressed from time to time after returning from injury but I think even Dembele has made his decision and wants a new challenge outside Spain and he is interested in a move to join PSG this summer.

[indah rezqi]

I guess they could say that Dembele might be unhappy due to la liga fans, Vini had the same issue as well and I am guessing that it could be tough. However, Dembele was consistently injured all through his time at Barcelona and if any fan is angry at him for that reason, the difference is that he didn't want to be injured, but he was, and that makes him unhappy that fans are mad at him for something he didn't want to at the first place.

However, if he plays for PSG and looks to be great and then gets injured halfway into the season and just stays injured until next season and does this a few times every year, people at Paris will start to be quite upset about him as well, that's going to cause a lot of trouble for him.

Overall, Dembele has been unlucky in La Liga especially Barcelona, his frequent injuries have reduced his performance and led to fans' disappointment in him. I think it's natural because the price was very expensive when he was recruited, and Dembele couldn't live up to expectations of him.

PSG recruited him to anticipate the possibility of Mbappe leaving, but this step was taken earlier because Dembele price would increase automatically following his release clause from Barcelona.

[marcous]

In history, Real Madrid has never started a new season without the number 9 and this speculation has resurfaced ahead of the 23/24 La Liga season which is about to begin. If we look at so many legends from Real Madrid who use the jersey number 9 and even at the start of Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu, he had the chance to use this jersey number. Now the next strongest candidate for number 9 is Kylian Mbappe and we are still waiting to see if this transfer saga will run smoothly before the transfer market closes. However, if no player uses the number 9 jersey next season, then this will be the first time this has happened at Real Madrid.

It's a surprising fact, but I think Madrid will complete the transfer of the player with the number 9 jersey namely Mbappe. Looking at the time of the transfer window, Madrid still has three more weeks to sign him until 1 September. It is very likely that this transfer saga will materialize at the end of the transfer market, Perez wants to make PSG have no other choice but to let go of Mbappe.

Benzema being a very successful striker in the last decade with Madrid, I think towards the end Madrid will make a surprise.

[Z-tight]

It's a surprising fact, but I think Madrid will complete the transfer of the player with the number 9 jersey namely Mbappe. Looking at the time of the transfer window, Madrid still has three more weeks to sign him until 1 September. It is very likely that this transfer saga will materialize at the end of the transfer market, Perez wants to make PSG have no other choice but to let go of Mbappe.

I do not feel that this will happen, i believe Mbappe and Real madrid have already agreed on the move, but it is going to happen next summer and for free, that is why Mbappe has refused to sign a new contract and Real madrid have refused to bid for him despite the player being for sale. I think this problem between Mbappe and psg is going to end in a very messy way, even if Real madrid bid for Mbappe right now, it will not be the amount of money that psg will want for him and they are likely to reject it.

[borovichok]

Overall, Dembele has been unlucky in La Liga especially Barcelona, his frequent injuries have reduced his performance and led to fans' disappointment in him. I think it's natural because the price was very expensive when he was recruited, and Dembele couldn't live up to expectations of him.

PSG recruited him to anticipate the possibility of Mbappe leaving, but this step was taken earlier because Dembele price would increase automatically following his release clause from Barcelona.

Barcelona does not tolerate poor performance at the present time, since Xavi Hernandez expects the best from his players at all times. Ousmane Dembele was essential to the blaugrana during his first season at Camp Nou, but things got out of hand when he incurred an injury, which effectively ended his career. The Frenchman has been plagued by injuries, which have had a negative impact on his performance on the field. His colleagues and supporters mainly knew him as an injury player; he always bounced back with good form, but not for long before sustaining another injury. Moving to PSG is going to assist him get back into shape.

[temple]

Overall, Dembele has been unlucky in La Liga especially Barcelona, his frequent injuries have reduced his performance and led to fans' disappointment in him. I think it's natural because the price was very expensive when he was recruited, and Dembele couldn't live up to expectations of him.

PSG recruited him to anticipate the possibility of Mbappe leaving, but this step was taken earlier because Dembele price would increase automatically following his release clause from Barcelona.

Barcelona does not tolerate poor performance at the present time, since Xavi Hernandez expects the best from his players at all times. Ousmane Dembele was essential to the blaugrana during his first season at Camp Nou, but things got out of hand when he incurred an injury, which effectively ended his career. The Frenchman has been plagued by injuries, which have had a negative impact on his performance on the field. His colleagues and supporters mainly knew him as an injury player; he always bounced back with good form, but not for long before sustaining another injury. Moving to PSG is going to assist him get back into shape.

But there was also tremendous doubt and criticism about Dembele's lifestyle and I think it's sometimes true that young and rich players do not invest enough into their health. They are young like everybody else, but they are also highly privileged. Dembele himself said that he wasted five years of his life and that he had to work harder to stay healthy. He has never been a fat guy or anything like that, but when you are the most valuable transfer of a club like Barcelona, I think a player should also know what it takes to stay on top of the game.

it is more likely for players who are injured more often that there are reports about their party life, but if it's true and they neglect their required recovery to private jet around or throw parties in their mansions, the salaries these guys receive are ridiculous.

[hahay]

It's a surprising fact, but I think Madrid will complete the transfer of the player with the number 9 jersey namely Mbappe. Looking at the time of the transfer window, Madrid still has three more weeks to sign him until 1 September. It is very likely that this transfer saga will materialize at the end of the transfer market, Perez wants to make PSG have no other choice but to let go of Mbappe.

I do not feel that this will happen, i believe Mbappe and Real madrid have already agreed on the move, but it is going to happen next summer and for free, that is why Mbappe has refused to sign a new contract and Real madrid have refused to bid for him despite the player being for sale. I think this problem between Mbappe and psg is going to end in a very messy way, even if Real madrid bid for Mbappe right now, it will not be the amount of money that psg will want for him and they are likely to reject it.

Yes indeed, their situation is really very difficult and may be very uncertain at this moment or maybe will become a big surprise at any time, who know. So, even though Mbappe maybe will confirmed join to Real Madrid, but it doesn't look like that will happen in this transfer window either. Indeed, I also acknowledge that the number 9 jersey would then be appropriate for Mbappe to use because after all, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior don't use that number at the moment either. But regarding when Mbappe will play for Real Madrid, I think it is still difficult to happen at least for now.

[flyingcarpet]

It's a surprising fact, but I think Madrid will complete the transfer of the player with the number 9 jersey namely Mbappe. Looking at the time of the transfer window, Madrid still has three more weeks to sign him until 1 September. It is very likely that this transfer saga will materialize at the end of the transfer market, Perez wants to make PSG have no other choice but to let go of Mbappe.

I do not feel that this will happen, i believe Mbappe and Real madrid have already agreed on the move, but it is going to happen next summer and for free, that is why Mbappe has refused to sign a new contract and Real madrid have refused to bid for him despite the player being for sale. I think this problem between Mbappe and psg is going to end in a very messy way, even if Real madrid bid for Mbappe right now, it will not be the amount of money that psg will want for him and they are likely to reject it.

Yes indeed, their situation is really very difficult and may be very uncertain at this moment or maybe will become a big surprise at any time, who know. So, even though Mbappe maybe will confirmed join to Real Madrid, but it doesn't look like that will happen in this transfer window either. Indeed, I also acknowledge that the number 9 jersey would then be appropriate for Mbappe to use because after all, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior don't use that number at the moment either. But regarding when Mbappe will play for Real Madrid, I think it is still difficult to happen at least for now.

I think things are getting ugly in this transfer period. If a team wants a player, it should try to reach an agreement with the club that the player has a contract with. If this is not done, both the club that wants to transfer the player and the player are not behaving ethically. This is a situation that a football fan does not like. PSG does not want to leave the player, but in the background it is said that Mbappe has signed with Real Madrid. No matter how big a team and football player you are, you must follow the ethical rules in football.

I think because they act like this, football is now seen as money. Don't kill the spirit of football.

[Ndabagi01]

In history, Real Madrid has never started a new season without the number 9 and this speculation has resurfaced ahead of the 23/24 La Liga season which is about to begin. If we look at so many legends from Real Madrid who use the jersey number 9 and even at the start of Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu, he had the chance to use this jersey number. Now the next strongest candidate for number 9 is Kylian Mbappe and we are still waiting to see if this transfer saga will run smoothly before the transfer market closes. However, if no player uses the number 9 jersey next season, then this will be the first time this has happened at Real Madrid.

This doesn't bother me at all. And if they don't sign someone to wear number 9 for the first time at the start of a season and want to retain that record, they can use any of the existing players to play or wear the number 9 depending on when they'll obtain the perfect 9 for the club. Mbappe to Real Madrid is a matter of time, and I don't think Real Madrid is pressing hard for him because they already know the player's next destination is Real Madrid and have turned down larger offers that came for him. The transfer window is rapidly approaching closing date, and I see no indication that Mbappe will join Real Madrid by next season, maybe he’s ready to stay back till his contract expires before joining Real Madrid.

[Ahli38]

Overall, Dembele has been unlucky in La Liga especially Barcelona, his frequent injuries have reduced his performance and led to fans' disappointment in him. I think it's natural because the price was very expensive when he was recruited, and Dembele couldn't live up to expectations of him.

PSG recruited him to anticipate the possibility of Mbappe leaving, but this step was taken earlier because Dembele price would increase automatically following his release clause from Barcelona.

Barcelona does not tolerate poor performance at the present time, since Xavi Hernandez expects the best from his players at all times. Ousmane Dembele was essential to the blaugrana during his first season at Camp Nou, but things got out of hand when he incurred an injury, which effectively ended his career. The Frenchman has been plagued by injuries, which have had a negative impact on his performance on the field. His colleagues and supporters mainly knew him as an injury player; he always bounced back with good form, but not for long before sustaining another injury. Moving to PSG is going to assist him get back into shape.

Releasing Ousmane Dembele is indeed the most appropriate decision for Barcelona if they really plan to get another player who is considered to be able to strengthen the club in a better direction. And Ousmane Dembele's departure seems to have been confirmed because this player has already undergone a medical examination at PSG.
But the question is which player will Barcelona succeed in getting to replace Dembele's departure.

The news circulating is that Barcelona will pursue Bernardo Silva from Manchester City. But to be honest I'm not sure Barcelona will manage to get one of the players that Manchester City really needs. Because Manchester City have lost their two important players namely Gundogan and Mahrez. So it would be very surprising if Manchester City also had to lose Bernardo Silva. But now Barcelona has prepared around € 75 million to make an offer to Manchester City to sign Bernardo Silva. If this offer is successful, Bernardo Silva will automatically reunite with Gundogan in Barcelona. well that's a good thing for both of them.

But Coach Pep Guardiola will definitely oppose the departure of Bernardo Silva. and a few weeks ago it seems that Pep has also proposed to the club to keep hold of Bernardo Silva and will even extend his contract soon. So the transfer of this player will definitely have a longer drama. It depends on Barcelona's financial readiness to make an offer and also depends on Bernardo Silva himself. But a few weeks ago I read that Manchester City would initially allow Bernardo Silva to leave if a suitable club made a reasonable offer. but then the other news is that Manchester City have persuaded Silva to stay at the club.

[skarais]

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Barcelona does not tolerate poor performance at the present time, since Xavi Hernandez expects the best from his players at all times. Ousmane Dembele was essential to the blaugrana during his first season at Camp Nou, but things got out of hand when he incurred an injury, which effectively ended his career. The Frenchman has been plagued by injuries, which have had a negative impact on his performance on the field. His colleagues and supporters mainly knew him as an injury player; he always bounced back with good form, but not for long before sustaining another injury. Moving to PSG is going to assist him get back into shape.

Dembele is basically happy to stay longer at Barcelona I think, but only if Barcelona can afford to pay him what he wants. Dembele's performance has been good alongside Xavi, but unfortunately he couldn't turn down PSG's reasonable offer. Dembele would be just as good at PSG given that Luis Enrique probably knows him from Barcelona, ​​so I think he will help Dembele to play at the same level next season.

Dembele's frequent injury problems during his time at Barcelona are troubling, but I don't think it's an issue that gets too much attention from PSG about Dembele. PSG will have a good attack alongside Dembele, of course but only if a deal is done.

[QueenVera]

In history, Real Madrid has never started a new season without the number 9 and this speculation has resurfaced ahead of the 23/24 La Liga season which is about to begin. If we look at so many legends from Real Madrid who use the jersey number 9 and even at the start of Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu, he had the chance to use this jersey number. Now the next strongest candidate for number 9 is Kylian Mbappe and we are still waiting to see if this transfer saga will run smoothly before the transfer market closes. However, if no player uses the number 9 jersey next season, then this will be the first time this has happened at Real Madrid.

This doesn't bother me at all. And if they don't sign someone to wear number 9 for the first time at the start of a season and want to retain that record, they can use any of the existing players to play or wear the number 9 depending on when they'll obtain the perfect 9 for the club. Mbappe to Real Madrid is a matter of time, and I don't think Real Madrid is pressing hard for him because they already know the player's next destination is Real Madrid and have turned down larger offers that came for him. The transfer window is rapidly approaching closing date, and I see no indication that Mbappe will join Real Madrid by next season, maybe he’s ready to stay back till his contract expires before joining Real Madrid.

If Joselu prove himself worthy and having good performance scoring a good number of goals and possibly Hattrick in several competitions then the coach might have a second taught and seem it right for him to wear the number 9 Jersey, their a possibility that Mbappe could move to Madrid this summer and with the new punishment given to him I see him forcing a transfer out of PSG or forcefully terminate his contract with them but however him having the number 9 jersey at Realmadrid still depends on whether Madrid would get him either as PSG player for a very huge price or getting him for free, but I think the price tag on him by PSG won't be considered by ReaMadrid, they set a very huge price to scare top European clubs away knowing it only a Saudi club that would comfortably meet up that demand without breaking a FFP rule and Mbappe wouldn't want to move their leaving him an option to train remain in PSG and training with the youth team not minding if they'll lose him for free, what a way to punish a player.

[Distraction]

Griezmann has signed a new deal with Atletico Madrid which is a permanent one this time. He has done the right thing for himself in my opinion. Because he really belongs there as he has had his best performances with Atletico Madrid in his career. Atletico Madrid have benefited from his skills very well so far also. Last season he was really impressive with many goals and assists.

However there are some links with Saudi teams recently. But it doesn't make sense to me that he signs for one of those teams right after signing a new deal with Atletico Madrid. I think those will stay as just rumours.

[youdacapt]

Griezmann has signed a new deal with Atletico Madrid which is a permanent one this time. He has done the right thing for himself in my opinion. 

I agree with you; Griezmann signing a permanent deal with his boyhood clubside Atletico Madrid is the best decision from this summer from the talented french forward; After the failed move to Barcelona; i am happy to see Griezmann recover his form and become even a better player.

Do you guys think Atletico Madrid can have a better season this new year?

[Iranus]

Griezmann has signed a new deal with Atletico Madrid which is a permanent one this time. He has done the right thing for himself in my opinion. Because he really belongs there as he has had his best performances with Atletico Madrid in his career. Atletico Madrid have benefited from his skills very well so far also. Last season he was really impressive with many goals and assists.

Griezmann was not successful with Barcelona. He could not adapt himself well to the Barcelona squad. Because of this, Barcelona did not get the expected performance from Griezmann. Griezmann is a very talented player. But even then he could not play well with Barcelona. Griezmann played very well last season with Atletico Madrid. He did not suffer any major injuries throughout the season. He managed to score 15 goals. And more importantly, he has been able to play a major role in Atletico Madrid's overall performance. And so Griezmann is likely to stay with Atletico Madrid for a long time.

However there are some links with Saudi teams recently. But it doesn't make sense to me that he signs for one of those teams right after signing a new deal with Atletico Madrid. I think those will stay as just rumours.

Saudi clubs have a lot of money. And they make incredible offers to lure star players into the team. And so if a Saudi club wants to bring Griezmann to the team, there is a possibility that Griezmann will leave La Liga. Although Griezmann is only 32 years old.

[shogun47]

Dembele seems to have been well considered by Luis Enrique as another good signing for him. Dembele is prone to injury, but as far as Xavi has coached him I don't think he's been injured too often. Last season Ousmane Dembélé made 25 appearances for Barcelona in La Liga, 6 for the Champions League and 2 for the Spanish Super Cup. His contribution is good and he is a fast forward and also capable of providing assists and goals.

Luis Enrique is interested in Dembele because of his increasingly good form under Xavi, but of course PSG need to consider the fitness of this player if they really want to offer him a long-term contract.

There is no doubt about Dembele's fitness and stamina because at such a young age he should have very high spirits and be able to accept directions well because currently Dembele is one of the best strikers from Barcelona so that will make PSG want to buy Dembele from Barcelona, PSG Only a few steps away from fully owning Dembele.

If Dembele was one of the best strikers in Barcelona, the trouble would be huge for them. The times when their offense scored almost 100 goals per season are over and now Lewandowski is turning 35 and they don't have one of these goal machines. Lewandowski is doing ok and since they had such a strong defense last season, his 23 La Liga goals were enough. But a perfect striker certainly scores more than that when they play for Barcelona. It has to be seen whether all of those younger guys can do the job, but there is a possibility that Barcelona has a big problem in their attack game in one or two years from now.

Dembele was a potential player for Barcelona, ​​but in case of a transfer, they are likely to have problems in Barcelona's offensive zone. They seem to be slowly moving away from being a team made up of young and good players. Lewandowski is a successful player, but considering that he is now 35 years old, there are great risks for Barcelona after this year.

The thing is that they intended to make a restart and refresh the team with young players and they began doing that, but then they decided to get Lewandowski. There is really no doubt that Lewandowski is fit and good enough to score a lot of goals and help the team with his game, but it is not exactly a restart if you buy players who are about to be in their mid 30s. It is difficult for a top team to integrate younger players when they also need well experienced top players and find the right balance within the team. Having a young talent like Messi once was also was luck.