La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[ndutndut]

There is no doubt that Barcelona's squad is strong. But Xavi does not have a suitable replacement if any player gets injured. I would say this is Barcelona's main weakness. Apart from the main squad, the bench team also needs to be strong if we want to perform consistently well. Because it is highly unlikely that a player will play an entire season injury-free. However, Lewandowski is in good form now. Rafinha's performance has also improved. He is also able to perform brilliantly. Xavi could have strengthened this squad if Barcelona's management was financially sound. However, Barcelona's current squad has the ability to perform well against any renowned team.

So far, Barcelona has returned with consistency even though they won with few goals, but overall the depth of the Barcelona squad is again solid. Indeed, they need to buy players to replace them when key players are injured, but in fact this is difficult considering that Barcelona's finances are not doing well. but I believe Xavi can utilize the existing players even though with a squad like this it is difficult to win this season.

Lewandowski is starting to get sharp again, but Barcelona must improve performance on all fronts. Especially the defense line which has been a little fragile lately. Luckily they have a goalkeeper like Ter Stegen.

[MAAManda]

There was an interesting moment during the Barcelona game. Lewandowski looked very angry at Yamal. He didn't wave back Yamal's hand. It seems to be a Barcelona vs Alaves match. From the video I saw, indeed Yamal had enough open space to pass or shoot directly at the goal. But it seems that Yamal was selfish and chose to shoot at goal. Lewandoski himself is indeed in a free position, maybe even if Yamal passes Lewandowski maybe 90% it can be a goal. Looking at the issue, it seems Yamal also has to make the best decision, whereas Lewandowski, I think, there is no need to be too angry. Yamal is developing, he needs a lot of advice from seniors.

Selfishness is something we usually see and encounter in young players, I remember very well how Rashford and Martial made their debut at Manchester United, they seemed want to be MOTM in every match. So, I think Lewandowski has more to understand him than to be bad to Yamal. The bad attitude he makes will only make the team's condition worse, remember how most young players behave who don't respect Cristiano?

[imamusma]

There was an interesting moment during the Barcelona game. Lewandowski looked very angry at Yamal. He didn't wave back Yamal's hand. It seems to be a Barcelona vs Alaves match. From the video I saw, indeed Yamal had enough open space to pass or shoot directly at the goal. But it seems that Yamal was selfish and chose to shoot at goal. Lewandoski himself is indeed in a free position, maybe even if Yamal passes Lewandowski maybe 90% it can be a goal. Looking at the issue, it seems Yamal also has to make the best decision, whereas Lewandowski, I think, there is no need to be too angry. Yamal is developing, he needs a lot of advice from seniors.

Selfishness is something we usually see and encounter in young players, I remember very well how Rashford and Martial made their debut at Manchester United, they seemed want to be MOTM in every match. So, I think Lewandowski has more to understand him than to be bad to Yamal. The bad attitude he makes will only make the team's condition worse, remember how most young players behave who don't respect Cristiano?

It's true that Lewandowski reaction is natural and happens most often, and I don't think it's a big problem. I think this reaction is because Lewandowski really needs goals, because we know he missed 6 matches without scoring a single goal before, so when a good opportunity cannot be converted into a goal then that kind of reaction cannot be avoided. On the other hand, in the same match against Alaves, Barcelona finally managed to get full points, thanks to a pair of goals from Lewandowski, and the shaking incident with Yamal will certainly be forgiven.

Sometimes football fans get too carried away and get carried away with their feelings in responding to a moment. We can see how seniority tensions were in a team in the past. How will a young player develop if he never gets that kind of pressure, and I think in the dressing room anyone who makes a mistake will get the same thing and maybe even harder.

[borovichok]

Selfishness is something we usually see and encounter in young players, I remember very well how Rashford and Martial made their debut at Manchester United, they seemed want to be MOTM in every match. So, I think Lewandowski has more to understand him than to be bad to Yamal. The bad attitude he makes will only make the team's condition worse, remember how most young players behave who don't respect Cristiano?

Most of the players always have issues mostly anger issues and their inability to have self control. It's a normal thing for players to have issues between themselves, this scenario do happen every team and these players are the ones that will also settle the issues by themselves. Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal have some issues on the pitch in the game against Deportivo Alavés in scenario were Lewandowski scored a brace to give his side the lead. It's consider as minor case and both players will definitely get back together after international break.

[Falconer]

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To be honest, I don't take what the newspapers report seriously in this case. In a team, especially when playing matches on the field, disputes or players being angry with their teammates are normal. I remember when Casemiro was angry with Bruno Fernandez who was too selfish. Now, the case may be the same as Lewandowski's situation with his junior colleague, Lamine Yamal. Let's flashback, previously Lewa was also angry at Ferran Torres, who underperformed. But in fact, Lewandowski is a professional player and he will be back soon, especially in the Barcelona dressing room.

This is not a rift between players, but this condition is very normal because the tension in the match is high and the team is lagging behind. I see that Yamal is very confident in his age and also in his game. He is good when dribbling the ball, but he still needs to hone his skills so that he is not easily blocked by the opponent's defense. I don't see him as selfish because at the same time Lamine Yamal also has the opportunity to score a goal if his shot doesn't soar high over the bar.

The dressing room will return to being conducive after the match, but there are important lessons that need to be learned from the attitude of the players on the field. Xavi is responsible for whatever happens and perhaps needs to emphasize that don't force the urge to score if you find your partner standing in a more favorable position to score.

[Weawant]

So far, Barcelona has returned with consistency even though they won with few goals, but overall the depth of the Barcelona squad is again solid. Indeed, they need to buy players to replace them when key players are injured, but in fact this is difficult considering that Barcelona's finances are not doing well. but I believe Xavi can utilize the existing players even though with a squad like this it is difficult to win this season.

Lewandowski is starting to get sharp again, but Barcelona must improve performance on all fronts. Especially the defense line which has been a little fragile lately. Luckily they have a goalkeeper like Ter Stegen.

The financial draw down Barcelona is still suffering Will definitely affect them continually because they need some reinforcement at some points if not like you rightly stated, winning the league title this season is definitely not going to be an easy one for them because they lack good replacement for injured players.

Lewandoski is back on his feet and already showing with some good level of improvement but then the fact still remains that he is very much injury prone and that could be a problem because he is not the only striker in the team but he happens to be more creative and have some very good influence in the front line so his absence will definitely affect the team just like it did most recently so getting someone who can properly fit in his absence Incase he gets injured again is very much important.

[SUPERSAIAN]

There is no doubt that Barcelona's squad is strong. But Xavi does not have a suitable replacement if any player gets injured. I would say this is Barcelona's main weakness. Apart from the main squad, the bench team also needs to be strong if we want to perform consistently well. Because it is highly unlikely that a player will play an entire season injury-free. However, Lewandowski is in good form now. Rafinha's performance has also improved. He is also able to perform brilliantly. Xavi could have strengthened this squad if Barcelona's management was financially sound. However, Barcelona's current squad has the ability to perform well against any renowned team.

So far, Barcelona has returned with consistency even though they won with few goals, but overall the depth of the Barcelona squad is again solid. Indeed, they need to buy players to replace them when key players are injured, but in fact this is difficult considering that Barcelona's finances are not doing well. but I believe Xavi can utilize the existing players even though with a squad like this it is difficult to win this season.

Lewandowski is starting to get sharp again, but Barcelona must improve performance on all fronts. Especially the defense line which has been a little fragile lately. Luckily they have a goalkeeper like Ter Stegen.

I don't know, it's not an easy task for Barcelona, the club is in debt, the squad is a bit fragile and there is no alternative to replace some of the players. Lewandowski started to do good work as soon as he returned from injury. He proved to everyone who he is by scoring two goals, but when critical players like him are injured or not in the match, Barcelona really suffers.

Barcelona currently cannot score many goals even with its best squad. I think Xavi should be willing to add good alternative players to the team in the interim season in order to end this season in a good place, but the championship seems quite difficult for now.

[Sakanwa]

Alaves actually held up well. Playing against Barcelona is not something every team can achieve. Even though the quality of the squad was much lower, Alaves managed to take the lead in the first seconds, but they were unlucky because Lewandowski returned to the scene. The 2 goals scored by Lewandowski gave life to Barcelona and they continued their pursuit in the league by winning 2-1.

Barcelona won and are 3rd position while Alavés are 15th position on the table. Conceding 2 goals against Barcelona was not an intended evidence, but they had excellent performance. Deportivo Alavés losts to Barcelona, a game that they would have sits at the top with three points but they missed out on the golden goal scoring opportunities that would have put them infront. Alavés boss, Luis Garcia Plaza will gingered his players in next game, probably bouncing back to incredible form sooner because I've watched their performance and they're promising to succeed in the long run.

Congratulations to Barcelona for able to defeated Deportivo Alaves to embraced the three points to returned back to third position in the Italian league table, because see Barcelona in third position show that it will be difficult for them to do what they did last season that made them to over take some teams that was toping the Italian league table last season to embraced the tile. Based on the statistics of some matches be played so far you will know that Barcelona will not take first position or second position in this season, because Real Madrid is doing what will make them to top the table till they stand to win the final battle to embrace the title. Deportivo Alaves played well to scored one goal from the match, because many people predicted 2-0 because they know that the team is a week team and they are still struggling to leave 15th position in the Italian league table based on some challenges they are experiencing from their midfield and defense.

Barcelona really tried defeating Deportivo Alaves because they are a very good side.Barcelona knows that anything that makes them lose that match,they will really be pushed far from where their previous position,and to be frank,this season is really a tough one,because it's not only Barcleona and Real Madrid that are fighting for the Tittle,they have Girona and Athletico Madrid who are also showing their capacity in the table.Girona are a really showing what they are made of this season,and I think they are surely getting my support,and I'm backing them to win the league from Barca,and Madrid who everybody thinks they are favourite for the tittle.

[GbitG]

Lewandowski is starting to get sharp again, but Barcelona must improve performance on all fronts. Especially the defense line which has been a little fragile lately. Luckily they have a goalkeeper like Ter Stegen.

Yes, Barcelona should work more on performance to upgrade the team. It is true that Lawandoski is a better striker, but now Barcelona should also work on him to provide some assistance from the midfield. Guys, I noticed from about 5 matches recently that in the absence of Frenki De Jong, Barcelona has shown extremely poor performance, and even tactic had the effect of Frenki de Jong, but at the same time I noted that Lawandoski also had an effect. Hua de Jong's absence. Because De Jong, Pedri is the one who mostly raises his assest to aim Lawandiski, meaning he mostly passes it to create chances.

[Oluwa-btc]

There is no doubt that Barcelona's squad is strong. But Xavi does not have a suitable replacement if any player gets injured. I would say this is Barcelona's main weakness. Apart from the main squad, the bench team also needs to be strong if we want to perform consistently well. Because it is highly unlikely that a player will play an entire season injury-free. However, Lewandowski is in good form now. Rafinha's performance has also improved. He is also able to perform brilliantly. Xavi could have strengthened this squad if Barcelona's management was financially sound. However, Barcelona's current squad has the ability to perform well against any renowned team.

So far, Barcelona has returned with consistency even though they won with few goals, but overall the depth of the Barcelona squad is again solid. Indeed, they need to buy players to replace them when key players are injured, but in fact this is difficult considering that Barcelona's finances are not doing well. but I believe Xavi can utilize the existing players even though with a squad like this it is difficult to win this season.

Lewandowski is starting to get sharp again, but Barcelona must improve performance on all fronts. Especially the defense line which has been a little fragile lately. Luckily they have a goalkeeper like Ter Stegen.

A win from behind for Barcelona against Deportivio  Alaves is your defination of what you call consistency? Barcelona are not consistent, they might also have no much affairs with the defense, they have just no balance in midfied since Frankie De Jong got Injured. Buying is not an option yet, they'll have to figure out ways to make sure they seal down the Jaoa's.
Xavi Hernandez did, he worked with the players within his reach and won the Spanish League last season.

Barcelona has next five games around big sides like;

Rayo Vallecano, Atletico Madrid, Girona and then Valencia. These aren't Champions League games still, I'd love to see them build up consistency against these to clubs doing well. Last session, they didn't score too many goals, but they defended the goals scored by Barcelona players.

[kawetsriyanto]

Lewandowski scored two goals for his team and this is a lot for this player because we know he is not completely in good form and time after time can have an even worse performance which is enough to say Xavi needs to find another younger forward for the net season for Barcelona.
However, I think having this good performance is a lot for a player like Lewandowski at this age.

He may still not playing in his best level, but those 2 goals surely mean a lot for him. I am sure it will improve his mentality, he may play more confident for the next matches. So, we can expect he will start to score goals consistently again. Sure, Xavi shouldn't rely on Lewandowski only, Xavi needs to find out a new younger striker. Unfortunately, it won't be easy to sign a new young striker for Barcelona due to the financial crisis.

It is very difficult to describe how Barcelona could have difficulty facing an opponent like Alaves. Barcelona's performance this time made me start to imagine the stronger opponents they would face in the UCL, of course Xavi troops would experience difficulties when facing opponents whose class was stronger than Alaves.

Sometimes a small team can be very difficult to defeat but a stronger team can defeat easier than what we expect. So, we can't determine what Barcelona will experience in UCL based on the match against Alaves. It is true that UCL teams must be stronger, but Xavi has enough experience to face any team in UCL. I guess Xavi will apply a different tactic when it is an UCL match.

[Ryu_Ar1]

Lewandowski is starting to get sharp again, but Barcelona must improve performance on all fronts. Especially the defense line which has been a little fragile lately. Luckily they have a goalkeeper like Ter Stegen.

Yes, Barcelona should work more on performance to upgrade the team. It is true that Lawandoski is a better striker, but now Barcelona should also work on him to provide some assistance from the midfield. Guys, I noticed from about 5 matches recently that in the absence of Frenki De Jong, Barcelona has shown extremely poor performance, and even tactic had the effect of Frenki de Jong, but at the same time I noted that Lawandoski also had an effect. Hua de Jong's absence. Because De Jong, Pedri is the one who mostly raises his assest to aim Lawandiski, meaning he mostly passes it to create chances.

It's not as easy as one might think for Barcelona. For some fans or observers now it is indeed fixing with a team overhaul must be done but with the current situation of Barcelona which even every season must reduce their financial supply to recruit new players because they still have problems in their finances and are still monitored by FFP it will be very difficult because in the end all they can do is go back to looking for free players or bring more young players from their academy.
I think Barcelona's problem now is probably still not much because in the end for next season if Lewa is still unable to perform like in his first season and some players like Joao Cancelo and Felix return to their respective clubs because the duration of their loan is over then this could be a big problem for Barcelona.

[Roseline492]

Yes, Barcelona should work more on performance to upgrade the team. It is true that Lawandoski is a better striker, but now Barcelona should also work on him to provide some assistance from the midfield. Guys, I noticed from about 5 matches recently that in the absence of Frenki De Jong, Barcelona has shown extremely poor performance, and even tactic had the effect of Frenki de Jong, but at the same time I noted that Lawandoski also had an effect. Hua de Jong's absence. Because De Jong, Pedri is the one who mostly raises his assest to aim Lawandiski, meaning he mostly passes it to create chances.

Barcelona has not really been playing the way they use to, they don't play like the Barcelona we use to know, however there performance has been a bit poor lately, although I'm actually surprise on there poor performance because they have good and skillful youngsters but I don't know why they fail to utilize it.

So just like you said they seriously need to work on there performance, although in times of winning they have actually tried by winning 9 matches out of their last 12 game, but they need to improve on performance so that they will not be losing to clubs they are supposed to win.

[Furious 7]

Lewandowski is not the only attacker for Barcelona, they have Feran, Felix and Lamine Yamal why is everyone pointing fingers at Lewandowski alone. He was the player with the highest goals scored last season they should give him sometime to gather himself. You have to also check the entire productivity of the club. Koeman was respected as a legend otherwise his sack should have come quickly.
Xavi is far better injured players need to be back and the club will be in the right movement and direction. Xavi Hernandez and his players are choosing direction over speed the season is long they will catch up.

IMO in this case actually may not mean to blame Lewandowski but indeed for now it is very natural if he will continue to be highlighted. The performance this season and last season is very different which makes the gap occur in the productivity of the goals he scored.
Although what you say is true because he is one of the players who must be respected but when his performance drops then we also have to be objective. Not to blame but indeed this must be used as a benchmark that indeed he must play even better in order to match the record in the previous season.
But even so, in the last few games after Joao was on the wing Lewandowski actually seemed to rediscover his rhythm and indeed this is what he must show from the start of the season rolling because Barcelona's hopes still lie in Lewandowski as the biggest foundation in scoring goals.

[Jegileman]

But basically, Barcelona failed to improve the quality with their young players, because Barcelona still brought in new players who were old. So ya, atleast, Barcelona still has a dependence on senior players so far, because Barcelona did not succeed in forming the youngplayers into the main squad. If Barcelona continues likethis, then of course it is difficult for Barcelona to maintain good performance every season. Because with that way, at least Barcelona only has a goal in a short time about rely on senior players, and Barcelona no has long term prospects and clearly, there is still a lot of difficult work to be done at Barcelona.

Good observations, Barcelona really need to work on their young players and if they don’t have enough to lead the team, they should sign new ones. Depending on old players will just make you triumph for only a short period of time and will cost you more every season that any of those players are retiring, or changing clubs or when hit with an injury which is always likely considering their age. They should look for potential young players that can be playing for them consistently in good form for the next ten years, this is what Real Madrid are currently doing and they are achieving their aim gradually.

[Bananington]

Yes, Barcelona should work more on performance to upgrade the team. It is true that Lawandoski is a better striker, but now Barcelona should also work on him to provide some assistance from the midfield.

Barcelona are in desperate need for improvement in their playing pattern. They need it so much in the La Liga as they need it in the Champions league. In the La Liga, the two teams that look to be in the race to win the title is Girona and Real Madrid even though they have been able to remain within a four points gap to Girona. Barcelona's next opponent is an way game to Rayo Vallecano and considering their position, they cannot afford to loose that game and loose the chase of Real Madrid and Girona. The players know the importance and will want to put in their best.

[Leviathan.007]

Barcelona is getting it right gradually to come close to that first and second position Real Madrid and Girona are occuping for some games now because, there are some poor performance they showcased in some games that caused them draw with many teams. Now that they secured 2 goals in this game to beat their opponent 2:1, it look like they will begin to withstand some small teams to achieve victory.

Barcelona managed to win, but they still cannot start the matches with concentration. They conceded a goal from the first minute again, this shows their mental problems. The most pleasing part was Lewandowski's return. He couldn't score a goal for 4 matches, but he scored 2 goals in this match and became the winner of the match. Barca is having a hard time when he doesn't play effectively.
As for Girona and Real Madrid, they are playing very well. It seems that all 3 teams will be in the race. I don't think there will be a break in the race. Atletico Madrid is also coming from one game behind.

Alaves actually held up well. Playing against Barcelona is not something every team can achieve. Even though the quality of the squad was much lower, Alaves managed to take the lead in the first seconds, but they were unlucky because Lewandowski returned to the scene. The 2 goals scored by Lewandowski gave life to Barcelona and they continued their pursuit in the league by winning 2-1.

The good thing for Barcelona against Alaves was mostly about their player, Robert Lewandowski because in the other past games we saw from Barcelona, their famous forward player, Lewandowski had a bad performance and he failed to score goals like in the other games but finally, Lewandowski returns in good form and he scored two goals against Alaves. However, I think the performance of Alaves and their defenders was not bad at all against a strong team like Barcelona.

[TelolettOm]

Lol, he would never leave Bayer Leverkusen during a season. I don't believe that rumor even exists, but if it does I would immediately say it's a bad joke.

Yes, that's why I am very doubtful about the rumor.
Xabi is a professional coach, he won't leave his work until it is done. Moreover, if he wants to move to Real Madrid, he needs to wait for the end of the season. It is because Ancelotti still has a contract before the season ends.

But Alonso has all the time he wants, he is still very young as a coach and if he now builds a great team in the Bundesliga, maybe he wants to stay with them for another season and keep the option to go to Real Madrid one day in the back of his head. There is really no need for him to rush anything.

Indeed. Xabi doesn't need to hurry moving to Real Madrid.
His career as a coach is surely still young. He needs more time to have more experience as a coach. He may think he still doesn't deserve to be a Real Madrid coach for this time. Sure, it is very possible that Xabi will stay in his current team for some seasons.

[Leviathan.007]

Lewandowski is starting to get sharp again, but Barcelona must improve performance on all fronts. Especially the defense line which has been a little fragile lately. Luckily they have a goalkeeper like Ter Stegen.

Yes, Barcelona should work more on performance to upgrade the team. It is true that Lawandoski is a better striker, but now Barcelona should also work on him to provide some assistance from the midfield. Guys, I noticed from about 5 matches recently that in the absence of Frenki De Jong, Barcelona has shown extremely poor performance, and even tactic had the effect of Frenki de Jong, but at the same time I noted that Lawandoski also had an effect. Hua de Jong's absence. Because De Jong, Pedri is the one who mostly raises his assest to aim Lawandiski, meaning he mostly passes it to create chances.

It's not going to work without sending money to Barcelona. They need to spend more money and invest more in this team and because of the financial issues they have this is hard for them. I think Barcelona needs to hire another forward and finisher like Lewandowski as soon as possible but they can't and that's why this team will have even more problems in the next years because Lewandowski is getting old and he can't have good performance in Barcelona like old days.

[asriloni]

There was an interesting moment during the Barcelona game. Lewandowski looked very angry at Yamal. He didn't wave back Yamal's hand. It seems to be a Barcelona vs Alaves match. From the video I saw, indeed Yamal had enough open space to pass or shoot directly at the goal. But it seems that Yamal was selfish and chose to shoot at goal. Lewandoski himself is indeed in a free position, maybe even if Yamal passes Lewandowski maybe 90% it can be a goal. Looking at the issue, it seems Yamal also has to make the best decision, whereas Lewandowski, I think, there is no need to be too angry. Yamal is developing, he needs a lot of advice from seniors.

Selfishness is something we usually see and encounter in young players, I remember very well how Rashford and Martial made their debut at Manchester United, they seemed want to be MOTM in every match. So, I think Lewandowski has more to understand him than to be bad to Yamal. The bad attitude he makes will only make the team's condition worse, remember how most young players behave who don't respect Cristiano?

The selfish players are only making the situation even worse. They are always wasting the chance that can be converted into the goals. This is also happening in the most of young players. They cna't even work properly with their team mates caused by what they are thinking is about how to scoring.
You are true if yamal's selfishness was reminding me of some players in manchester united. They were always shooting by himself instead of pass it to their teammates to scoring.

They aer caring for their team will not win the game. I saw this many times in rashford. The bad thing of young players are their ego is still making them feel they can be so selfish. This is why the young players need to be mentally educated properly.
It's to make sure they know that if scoring with beatiful gameplay without being selfish was also very good.

Yamal needs to reduce his ego. The better if yamal try to seek more experience instead of scoring.