La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2024/25

[Falconer]

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La Liga is definitely a competitive league and for the fact that against all odds, Girona being an uprising team, have proven to stay in the top spot, it only means that there's definitely good fighting and resilient spirits in the teams there. The last weeks of the season games seems to be a walk over for Girona as they've in the first legs played to their best and have mastered rightly their strategies and the opposing team approaches, and so they've got better experience to countering the moves that'll be made.

 Of all seasons, asides the top teams like Atletico, Barcelona and Real Madrid, there's little or no heated contests to stay on top amongst average teams. Although their performances this season have been impressive but just as Villarreal who managed to get reasonable in the European contests and even Sevilla as well, this season, Sevilla is nowhere to be found in their usual league standings. The league is coming to an end and it’s already crowned it's champions to be Real Madrid especially after such remarkable season.

 Well Girona and Barcelona are the closest contenders but they weren't able to gather enough points to be able to challenge Real Madrid. ⁠The La Liga is pretty competitive but I think it revolves majorly around Real Madrid and Barcelona as other clubs tend not to be able to perform better than these 2 clubs. Well this all balls down to investment in football and if that’s done we’ll be able to see major competitions in the league.

In La Liga, there are only 3 teams that have won more than 10 titles and they are Real Madrid (36 titles), Barcelona (27 titles) and Atletico Madrid (11 titles). Real Madrid won 9 titles since the 2000s until this season, Barcelona won more with 11 titles, while Atletico Madrid only won 2 titles.

If we talk about the success of the three teams since 2000, then Barcelona is of course still the most successful team compared to the other two, winning 11 titles. Valencia won two titles in the 2001–02, 2003–04 seasons, but after that Barcelona and Real Madrid really dominated the title win. That's why I can't say Barcelona is the worst team in the last two decades since 2000, that's because the number of titles they have won is still higher than Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

La Liga is certainly very competitive so far and not only for the domestic league, but La Liga also dominates Europe with a total of Champions League and Europa League titles. There are many strong La Liga teams that are very difficult for other teams in European competition to beat, one of them is Sevilla after Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

[Alpha Marine]

Real Madrid is also interested in Mbappe. If that happens, Barcelona must respond with force. They can't allow Real win La Liga. With Xavi in charge, significant changes are possible. Kimmich and Silva would give Barca the creativity and depth it needs. That middle would be a football symphony. I think Barcelona would benefit greatly from these signings

The problem is, I don't think Barcelona are ready to back Xavi in the transfer market. The kind of players they have their eyes on are not players that can strengthen their team to compete. Players like Kimmich and Silva are good and they won't be exceptional signing, but the million dollar question is, "Are Barcelona going to sign them". There are player that would be so happy to play for Barcelona like Nico Williams, Kimmich, Silva, but Barcelona has to be very persuasive and ready to fight their clubs to sign them.

Also, I feel Barcelona needs another top striker. Since they won't be relying on Vitor Roque then they have to either sell him or send him out on loan and get another striker. The problem is, they need a world class striker. They need somebody that can rival Lewandoski for his position, not just someone who would be number 2 to him.
If Barcelona signs Kimmich, Silva, Nico Williams and a good top striker, they might be okay.
Also, I see some Barcelona fans saying that Cancelo should be sent back, that would be a very bad decision. Cancelo is a good player, one of the best in his position, letting him go would be a bad idea.
A loan for Xavi Simon is also on the table, if I was Barcelona, I would take it with open arms.

[ingiltere]

All matches in the league will be played tomorrow except one. There is only one game today and it's not very interesting. Deportivo Alaves and Getafe are playing. Both teams are mid-table and have no ambitions. The result of this match won't change the standings, so they've moved it to today.
The talk in Spain at the moment is whether Xavi will leave and whether Real Madrid will win the CL. I think Laporta needs to increase the budget whether Xavi leaves or stays, otherwise it's really difficult for them to compete with Real Madrid. They have young players but they need to support them with experienced stars. Lewa is also getting old, they need to sign a striker. While one side bring Mbappe, the other side can't sit idle.

[Weawant]

Real Madrid and Barcelona are eternal rivals every season so they always seem to be competing and want to be stronger than each other. However, for next season, Barcelona must also have better tactics apart from recruiting the players they need, because if they only recruit players without better tactics next season, Barcelona will also find it difficult to compete when facing Real Madrid. Because Real Madrid itself will also be stronger with the arrival of its new players next season.

No two top teams in any league are partners, they are mostly rivals because they always have that common interests of wanting to win the league title before the season end and not them alone, even some other weaker teams if they be in the position to be able to get to win the trophy by the end of the season but then it's normal that only one team goes with the title by the end of the season.

Barcelona is a good team that has aswell been able to win the la Liga title most times so invariably they have some experience in the league title aswell so does Real Madrid aswell, next season is another time for both Barcelona and Madrid to be able to put up better performance especially for Barcelona who has not been in their best form this season and have not been able to really get to winning the league title or other titles they actually did contended for this season so they will be able to properly utilize opportunities they may get by next season.

Real Madrid has as well been very optimal this season and they have achieved quite a whole lot and I still don't expect less from them next season because victory never gets enough neither has winning trophies been aswell but for the reason of interest and ofcourse the dynamics of the game in which every one has got an opportunity to be able to win the league title, it happens that sometimes the title is won by others at some point and another time some other team does win the trophy aswell.

[wiss19]

As great as Girona have been this season, it was incredible. Girona has performed well this season. We didn't expect to see such a good performance from a team like Girona. Girona held the top spot in the points table for a long time. However, Girona has gradually lost points and is now third in the table.

People are really surprised with this team. In the first half of the season, Girona competed with Real Madrid for the 1st place. But in the second half of the season, they are competing with Barcelona for the runner-up position (2nd place). Even if Girona finally only finished the season in 3rd place, they have been successful in this season. Sure, no one expects this team will be in the top 3 of La Liga. Girona is only an average team, they are not a strong team like Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad, or Real Betis.

Girona is one of the most exciting team in this season while now peoples are looking good change with their arrival, and we are having different sides from the usual four which are fighting for the top spots, but now it's time for them to give their best as well which will increase competition the top of the La Liga which is much needed.

In the first half of this season, things were completely different while Girona were fighting hard for the top spot and having good challenge for the Real Madrid but in second half they were not able to handle pressure and ended to fight for the second spot against Barcelona which is now ended at the second spot and things are completely under their control for this spot but now in next season we will have challenge for them while they will be fought into Champions League and then keeping their momentum into La Liga could be not easy for them.

[Adams0001]

For Barcelona to finish in second place in the La Liga table after struggling in La Liga, it means that Barcelona's squad is good and they can perform better next season if there is a small addition of quality players in their squad. Barcelona doesn't need to sign 5–6 players before they can compete with Real Madrid for the La Liga title next season. If Barcelona can sign 3–4 good players to boost their squad next season, I think they can challenge Real Madrid for the La Liga title next season.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are eternal rivals every season so they always seem to be competing and want to be stronger than each other. However, for next season, Barcelona must also have better tactics apart from recruiting the players they need, because if they only recruit players without better tactics next season, Barcelona will also find it difficult to compete when facing Real Madrid. Because Real Madrid itself will also be stronger with the arrival of its new players next season.

You are correct; if Barcelona does not make any changes next season, they will undoubtedly suffer against Real Madrid, and Madrid will still have the opportunity to win the La Liga title again. With Mbappe joining the club, Barcelona may struggle in the league again. However, they can improve their performance next season by bringing experienced players to the team. Some coaches sign new players based on their ability to perform in matches, as seen with Chelsea's failure to perform well despite spending large sums. but they fail to do well in the team, is just now that am seeing there performance and trying to end in 6th position in the league and qualify to the Europa League next season. I'm only now noticing their performance and hoping to finish sixth in the league and qualify for the Europa League next season. Xavi will continue with Barcelona next season, and I am confident he will do his best to add players to the team, even if it is through loans. If Barcelona buys vital players for the team, they will undoubtedly fight Real Madrid, but Barcelona currently lacks the necessary cash to acquire many players. I'm only now noticing their performance and hoping to finish sixth in the league and qualify for the Europa League next season. Xavi will continue with Barcelona next season, and I am confident he will do his best to add players to the team, even if it is through loans. If Barcelona buy four key players to the team definitely they most challenges real madrid but currently Barcelona are lacking enough funds to buy many players.

[BITCOIN4X]

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Girona is one of the most exciting team in this season while now peoples are looking good change with their arrival, and we are having different sides from the usual four which are fighting for the top spots, but now it's time for them to give their best as well which will increase competition the top of the La Liga which is much needed.

In the first half of this season, things were completely different while Girona were fighting hard for the top spot and having good challenge for the Real Madrid but in second half they were not able to handle pressure and ended to fight for the second spot against Barcelona which is now ended at the second spot and things are completely under their control for this spot but now in next season we will have challenge for them while they will be fought into Champions League and then keeping their momentum into La Liga could be not easy for them.

I can't argue about what Girona have achieved so far, I mean they have been very successful in La Liga this season. It was difficult to achieve the same in the past, but Girona proved this season that they can. Girona is a surprising La Liga team, of course because of the team's performance and its mainstay players throughout the season. Artem Dovbyk, who plays as a center forward, so far leads the top scorers with 20 goals scored, this is the player's best achievement in La Liga.

Next season, Girona may not be as strong as this season, especially if some of their best players move and are interested in playing for other teams. Girona must bring in several new players to strengthen their defense, provide balance and also make the team more productive. It wasn't easy, of course, but they must have planned for it.

[shield132]

Lewandowski still has 2 more years on his contract but he is 35 already. I must admit that his performance hasn't been that impressive in the recent two years. It is normal of course as he is old.

However I wonder if Barcelona is thinking of replacing him this summer. They say his replacement is Nunez for now. But it is just a rumour. What do you think? Who they should sign for the position to score more goals in a season? As Real Madrid is about to sign Mbappe soon, Barcelona had better have a good answer to that. Otherwise it is really very difficult for Barcelona to compete with this team at the same level.

Father Time never loses. Just being 35 slows him down. Barcelona must consider the future, and Nunez is a possibility. The kid is talented yet unreliable.  A murderer who scores every game is needed.  I could imagine Liverpool's Diaz in that Barca jersey. The speed, skill, and finishing touch are his

Real Madrid is also interested in Mbappe. If that happens, Barcelona must respond with force. They can't allow Real win La Liga. With Xavi in charge, significant changes are possible. Kimmich and Silva would give Barca the creativity and depth it needs. That middle would be a football symphony. I think Barcelona would benefit greatly from these signings

Barcelona has serious financial problems. They spent too much money on Neymar, Suarez, Griezmann, Dembele, they were also paying very high wages, and then there was Covid, and they lost Messi and another source of revenue. They paid so much money to players and offered them so inflated salaries that now the club seriously struggles financially. Barcelona, once one of the most competitive clubs became an average club today. The only thing that helps them is the name, there are still many players like Kimmich who want to join this club for the sake of its history and name because its present existence sucks.

It was Mbappe's dream to play in Real Madrid. Despite the fact that Messi asked Mbappe to move to Barcelona, that's not going to happen. It's clear that money is not an issue for Mbappe because he has a great salary in PSG. He wants to win titles, and trembles and Real Madrid is the best team for him as well as he will be a nice addition to Real Madrid. I am 100% confident that Mbappe will move in Real Madrid and nothing is going to cross his mind.

[RockBell]

There is only one game in Spanish La Liga. It's a match between two teams with no claims in the league. Alaves conceded 5 goals to Real Madrid last week. Before that, they had a 4-match unbeaten streak in the league. On the other hand, Getafe have lost their last 3 games in the league. I think this is one of the matches that bettors should stay away from. Alaves have been better in recent weeks. But Getafe can get a surprise result from this match. If I were to bet on this match, I would bet under 2.5 goals.

The only game that they played in la Liga today but the same time as boring as hell
And during the previous games. Gatafe as not been doing very well so they losing one zero am not surprised at all. I even expected more but since it ended in 1:0 not bad at all. Alaves did not have any chance against real Madrid. Even when they were playing against real Madrid it was clear.

And when you look at the whole situation you would not be able to decide what club will win when it comes to most of leagues. And look at the odds that were given to gatafe you would be able to decide from the numbers that they won't win. And the league  is almost coming to an end and Madrid did a good job. And we all hope for a better next season.

[Docnaster]

Lewandowski still has 2 more years on his contract but he is 35 already. I must admit that his performance hasn't been that impressive in the recent two years. It is normal of course as he is old.

However I wonder if Barcelona is thinking of replacing him this summer. They say his replacement is Nunez for now. But it is just a rumour. What do you think? Who they should sign for the position to score more goals in a season? As Real Madrid is about to sign Mbappe soon, Barcelona had better have a good answer to that. Otherwise it is really very difficult for Barcelona to compete with this team at the same level.

Father Time never loses. Just being 35 slows him down. Barcelona must consider the future, and Nunez is a possibility. The kid is talented yet unreliable.  A murderer who scores every game is needed.  I could imagine Liverpool's Diaz in that Barca jersey. The speed, skill, and finishing touch are his

Real Madrid is also interested in Mbappe. If that happens, Barcelona must respond with force. They can't allow Real win La Liga. With Xavi in charge, significant changes are possible. Kimmich and Silva would give Barca the creativity and depth it needs. That middle would be a football symphony. I think Barcelona would benefit greatly from these signings

Barcelona has serious financial problems. They spent too much money on Neymar, Suarez, Griezmann, Dembele, they were also paying very high wages, and then there was Covid, and they lost Messi and another source of revenue. They paid so much money to players and offered them so inflated salaries that now the club seriously struggles financially. Barcelona, once one of the most competitive clubs became an average club today. The only thing that helps them is the name, there are still many players like Kimmich who want to join this club for the sake of its history and name because its present existence sucks.

It was Mbappe's dream to play in Real Madrid. Despite the fact that Messi asked Mbappe to move to Barcelona, that's not going to happen. It's clear that money is not an issue for Mbappe because he has a great salary in PSG. He wants to win titles, and trembles and Real Madrid is the best team for him as well as he will be a nice addition to Real Madrid. I am 100% confident that Mbappe will move in Real Madrid and nothing is going to cross his mind.

Robert Lewandowski without doubt have been one of the best strikers in Europe for the last 2 decades but considering his current performance when compared to how prolific he was at his prime, it's obvious that he's no where near his best at the moment. Last season, he helped Barcelona win the Spanish La Liga title but this season, the Poland international haven't been able to replicate his outstanding number of goals of yesteryears and I think it's because of his current age that's limiting him. Barcelona's current financial crises has limited them in signing world class players and I don't even expect them to be able to sign a a striker that's likely to displace Robert Lewandowski at the club so I think the Pole is definitely going to be the club's regular no.9 striker come next season.
Real Madrid who happens to be Barcelona's biggest rivals in Spanish football is filled with very potent attackers at the moment but will still add player like Kylian Mbappe to the team this summer so I think Real Madrid will continue to dominate the Spanish league beyond the current season

[Weawant]

The only game in the la Liga today between Alaves and getafe was actually a really an interesting game but in the end alaves was able to maintain their position above getafe on the table in the league, they are at the 10rh position while getafe is at the eleventh position on the table, they are just a position ahead with two points difference which makes them look a bit superior to getafe this season .

In the game played tonight against Alves, getafe was actually very possessive of the ball by statistics but were unable to win the game and I think its not really because they were not in a good form but some how the odds were against them, they had a chance to be able to stay ahead but some how couldn't be lucky enough and they couldn't make it beyond the 11th position on the table which has become their position with which they are ending the season with, I didn't get to watch the game but from my observation statistically, I see that getafe did tried.

Alves was just the better and Lucky side in this game and they literally got to win the game with a very thin line that makes them look as tho they were just lucky to have won the game but then both team still didn't get to qualify for top European leagues next season so they will be having the la Liga again as their major league as they were unable to get to qualify for other league away from the la Liga.

[Webetcoins]

When I see Barcelona's match against Almería, I know they will win and close the gap on Girona in the table. Barcelona needs to do something better next season because what they are doing this season is very poor, and Xavi needs to resolve the problem. I am hearing rumors that Xavi will leave Barcelona again, and it would be very unfortunate if he did so and brought in a new coach to help the team and purchase new players. Xavi needs to sign more players before he can add the young players we need talented key players. All the fans of Barcelona are quite furious since they didn't get any greater trophy this season that will motivate the fans but am very sure if Xavi will continue next season he will have resolve is issue so that he can win many trophy next season and make everyone happy that like the club, let see how Barcelona will do next season if they can perform well next season and compete with Madrid next season.

I was not doubting the match between Barcelona and Almeria; Barcelona are doing better than them, so it is not a surprise that they win the match. However, I think the problem with Barcelona is that they lack funds to get new players with potential who will play better than what they are currently playing. and I believe even Xavi that wants to leave this may be one of his reasons: if he stays and the club does not have any achievements during his stay, people will not talk about the financial status of the club; all the blame will be on him, and that will spoil his reputation and reduce the chance of managing another club.

Almeria is already relegated, and they are having only 2 wins from their last 36 matches and Barcelona which is having too many problems on and off the field are having 22 points from their last 10 games with only 2 loses against Real Madrid and Girona, so I was expecting big win but still they are having only 0–2 which is also good, but things are still needed to be had good changes at this club for the better competition in the next season because with this performance and quality we are having no chance for them in next season as well.

Talk of the town currently is Xavi which is under criticism due to having nothing in last season with no one talking about how things are going around this club which is having over $1 Billion debit which needs to be fixed, but all is talking about nonsense which is still doing good even having not good situation around him.

[bering]

Betis - Real Sociedad seems like a game worth following tomorrow.    Because if we have a winner that will be the one to qualify for the Europa League. Even one point is enough for Real Sociedad as they are one point ahead already. When it comes to the odds they are very close as below. Real Sociedad are favoured by a slight margin.



However I would never prefer a bet on a side here. Instead I think this would be a game that we see both teams scoring. Their previous game ended in a 0-0 draw, I know. But this is a really important game for a Europa League spot.

Whoever the winner of this match they can occupy 6th place or Europa Conference League spot and the odds between them is not too different which mean both teams has equal opportunity to win this match and according to the head to head statistics i can see Sociedad has good records from Betis but if we see based on Betis statistics for home matches so far Betis only lost twice at home and they also can gets 9 wins so i think Betis is quite strong to playing at home moreover Betis recent performance is much better compared to Sociedad because in the last 6 matches in Laliga Betis is still unbeated

Some players from both teams will be absense for this match and for Sociedad Martin Zubimendi and Igor Zubeldia still struggling from his injured but their key players just like Takefusa Kubo and Mikel Oyarzabal will be available to play and for Betis Aitor Ruibal will be not into their squad because he was got suspension because of card accumulation but i think it won't have any affect to Betis performance because Aitor Ruibal is not Betis key player and i have a different prediction for this match considering home matches records from Betis which quite impressive this season i think they have good opportunity to win this match

[Leviathan.007]

I see people complaining about Robert Lewandowski and they think his performance was not good enough during this season because of losing some opportunities and not being the good form we always saw from this player.
But the fact about Barcelona and Lewandowski is about this player and his effect on the team.
In the last season, Lewandowski scored 23 goals for his team but in this season, he scored 17 goals so far.
But Lewandowski's goal made Barcelona to get 17 points so far and he scored 0.54 goals per game and without him, Barcelona couldn't even think about taking the Champions League ticket for the next season.

[snipie]

I see people complaining about Robert Lewandowski and they think his performance was not good enough during this season because of losing some opportunities and not being the good form we always saw from this player.
But the fact about Barcelona and Lewandowski is about this player and his effect on the team.

Barcelona expectations from Robert Lewandowski were very high. They thought that bringing him from Bayern Munich and Bundesliga will make him as efficient as he was there but the reality is totally different. Besides, Lewandowski is getting older so it is logical to see his performance dropping. This resulted in upsetting Barcelona fans and maybe some staff.

[poodle63]

I see people complaining about Robert Lewandowski and they think his performance was not good enough during this season because of losing some opportunities and not being the good form we always saw from this player.
But the fact about Barcelona and Lewandowski is about this player and his effect on the team.
In the last season, Lewandowski scored 23 goals for his team but in this season, he scored 17 goals so far.
But Lewandowski's goal made Barcelona to get 17 points so far and he scored 0.54 goals per game and without him, Barcelona couldn't even think about taking the Champions League ticket for the next season.

That is true. His performance was only slowing down slightly and he deserves a place in the club. Rationally, keeping him is a no-brainer given his continued high productivity and barcelona shall not net to spend a lot of money again in getting the new striker. The only problem is that he now earns a large salary and it makes him becomes a burden for barcelona . Lewandowski's salary may be the reason for barcelona. His big salary could be used as another reason to kick him out. I believe that using his performance as a reason to kick him is not the appropriate reason.

His goal average is still excellent at the moment. Lewandowski still has a long contract with Barcelona. Barcelona will not sign a new striker. Using him will most likely suffice for the upcoming season.
He did not get injured very often either. It indicates that the club is still performing well.

There's no guarantee that acquiring a new striker will have the same impact as Lewandowski.

[TelolettOm]

Betis - Real Sociedad seems like a game worth following tomorrow.  

Whoever the winner of this match they can occupy 6th place or Europa Conference League spot and the odds between them is not too different which mean both teams has equal opportunity to win this match and according to the head to head statistics i can see Sociedad has good records from Betis but if we see based on Betis statistics for home matches so far Betis only lost twice at home and they also can gets 9 wins so i think Betis is quite strong to playing at home moreover Betis recent performance is much better compared to Sociedad because in the last 6 matches in Laliga Betis is still unbeated

In fact, their hope is that in this match, whatever happens, they have to win, because in the last match, the conditions will be quite difficult. Real Betis will play Real Madrid, while Real Sociedad will play Atletico Madrid. Both opponents are top clubs who could possibly beat them. Therefore, if Real Betis or Real Sociedad lose this match, their chances will be very good to get that 6th position. but if it does draw, then Real Sociedad has an advantage for that, at least 1 point above Real Betis is very valuable.

Almeria is already relegated, and they are having only 2 wins from their last 36 matches and Barcelona which is having too many problems on and off the field are having 22 points from their last 10 games with only 2 loses against Real Madrid and Girona,

Indeed, Almeria's performance has not gradually improved, even this season. Last season, Almeria's position was also very threatened, in fact they were only in 17th position with a difference of only 1 point to those in the relegation zone. This is really lucky for them to be able to remain in La Liga. but unfortunately, that opportunity could not be taken better and it ended worse. At least last season, they still got a total of 41 points at the end of the season. But this season, they only got 17 points. This is a very drastic decline in quality and performance.

[Razmirraz]

For Barcelona to finish in second place in the La Liga table after struggling in La Liga, it means that Barcelona's squad is good and they can perform better next season if there is a small addition of quality players in their squad. Barcelona doesn't need to sign 5–6 players before they can compete with Real Madrid for the La Liga title next season. If Barcelona can sign 3–4 good players to boost their squad next season, I think they can challenge Real Madrid for the La Liga title next season.

Overall, the Barcelona squad is quite good, they just need an injection of new energy, such as a defensive midfielder and striker who is suitable to accompany Lewandowski. Finishing in second place is not too bad for Barcelona even though that is not the club's target, but they must always perform optimally if they want to achieve a better target because the competitors they face are not just any club. Barcelona have to learn many things from their failures this season, especially the defensive midfielder position who has not yet determined the ideal replacement to fill the position left by Busquets.

[Bitcoin_people]

Villarreal vs Real Madrid will face two teams today, but the stars of the Real Madrid team may not play in this match today. We have seen Real Madrid win the title with few matches in hand Real Madrid has been voted as the most successful team in La Liga this season. Moreover, since Real Madrid will play at Villarreal's home ground today, Villarreal has a chance to win. But as far as possible, we can all make sure that Real Madrid will achieve brilliantly in today's match and will not let the opposition team win in any way. But today's match betting odds are good because we can say for sure that Real Madrid will win if we can bet on them then we will definitely win. So I think the players who bet on today's match will definitely succeed in getting a good amount of return if they place for Real Madrid and win.

[Oluwa-btc]

I see people complaining about Robert Lewandowski and they think his performance was not good enough during this season because of losing some opportunities and not being the good form we always saw from this player.
But the fact about Barcelona and Lewandowski is about this player and his effect on the team.
In the last season, Lewandowski scored 23 goals for his team but in this season, he scored 17 goals so far.
But Lewandowski's goal made Barcelona to get 17 points so far and he scored 0.54 goals per game and without him, Barcelona couldn't even think about taking the Champions League ticket for the next season.

Maybe they should shut and analyse the full squad this season and what's missing from what they had last season and what they had this season. Barcelona saw some players leaving who gave them balance and understands this Barcelona squad very well. Yeah, he did miss some chances but that shouldn't bring up the room for those negative criticisms and bashing. It's like that sometimes important players go through stuff's like this so this is not relatively new to me.

I can also attest to what he did for Barcelona last season and this was in his first season as he also went ahead to win the highest goals scored in La Liga Competition.
It seems like much was expected when they the management of the club did little to support and back the club with funds and players to boost the squad.

I will say they sell him during the transfer window, with all of these Saudi Arabian side itching to get him into them squad.