La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2024/25

[samuraijin]

If you evaluate teams by their players, then Real Madrid looks stronger now, it's hard to argue with that, but the strength of a team is not always determined by that alone. If there is a team in La Liga that can stand up to Real Madrid, it is Barcelona, ​​Atletico often falls short of competing with them. And while Real Madrid is strengthening its team, Barcelona cannot afford it due to financial problems.

I wouldn't want to give the impression that Real Madrid is unbeatable or can't be matched by any of the Spanish clubs at the moment because you just can't say never in football but if you ask me, I don't think the current Barcelona squad has all it takes to match Real Madrid's strength. Winning Real Madrid in a preseason friendly game doesn't mean that Barcelona is now a complete squad because the game wasn't a competitive one so  you don't expect Real Madrid players to be at their best. Considering the current Real Madrid team, the quality and depth of squad, I don't think there's any Spanish club at the moment that can match Real Madrid's strength.

I will not underestimate Barcelona but does Barcelona squad have quality players like Madrid? Of course not. We all know who are the starting players for Madrid when this season has started and we all know who is the current Madrid coach who can always provide satisfactory results in every season. Maybe Barcelona can put up a fight a few times in La Liga matches but only in certain moments such as when Madrid is busy chasing the UCL match and Barcelona takes the opportunity to beat Madrid. But still Ancelotti will not let Barcelona win the La Liga title this season.

Indeed, no one is underestimated, all La Liga clubs, all clubs can make their mark in history, so it's not just Barcelona or Real Madrid but also the smallest caste clubs, this is not about having a mainstay player or not, football consists of a team and no one denies that football is just an individual, if the performance of this team is solid then it is not impossible for Barcelona to beat its rivals easily, there are many great clubs in La Liga and not only Barcelona who are candidates but Girona and ATM can provide surprises this season.

[Fiatless]

Let's see how these two teams can perform after this. Real Madrid will obviously be ahead of Barcelona because they are very strong and they have many talented players in their team. Moreover, if we look closely at this friendly match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, we will see that just like Mbappé, Rodrigo was absent in Real Madrid, Lamine Yamal was absent in Barcelona. The coaches of these two teams may have wanted to test how the youngsters could play for which they fielded mostly young players in the friendly match. After this, when these two teams meet, it may not be a friendly match but a main stage match. Then in that match both the teams will field their full strength squads to face each other. Maybe in that match no one will talk except anyone, everyone will try to give maximum performance to win their team.

People have so much confidence in Real Madrid because they have some of the best players and an experienced coach. Carlo Ancelotti played down on the loss, asserting that they are not playing without eight key players and that the game was just a friendly pre-season match.  I also agree that this is not an important game but sometimes the outcome of these games might be a pointer of how the season will turn out. Great job from Hansi Flick and his young lad. I am bored seeing Real Madrid winning various El Classicos, maybe this season will be different.

I didn't see the game because I'm not very interested in friendly games and games in the "battle of the second teams" format, but the fact that Real lost from the point of view of the omen is very good. Last year, Real also lost to Barcelona in the USA, but the season was absolutely wonderful.
I hope that Real will play with their main squad in the Super Cup and we will see for the first time what this dream team is capable of.

Real Madrid has not won any games this pre-season; maybe that's not a problem. They have a game against Chelsea, before they will play the Super Cup with Atalanta. I am sure there will be an improvement in the squad against the Blues. Meanwhile, Chelsea will be eager to get a win.

[Xcode7]

The last season was successful, but in the previous one they did not win any of these trophies, Barcelona won La Liga, and City became champions of the Champions League, and by the way Real Madrid's squad was approximately the same, so here even luck plays a big role, if City had won the Champions League quarter-final on penalties, it could have ended differently, or in the match with Bayern where there was a clear mistake by the referee...

I do not argue that Real Madrid looks very good now, but anything can happen to a team, a few unsuccessful matches, a few injuries can change everything, so although I consider Real to be the favorite for this season in La Liga, but now I am not ready to bet on them to be champions in La Liga again, because there is Barcelona, ​​which also looks very good.

You just saw a few preseason games last season to conclude that.
I think that's a big mistake, first there was no luck that made Real Madrid win the La Liga and Champion League last season, basically there was an increase in the quality of their young players who were much more mature and ready so that Real Madrid's performance was better.
And secondly Barcelona does not have a squad that is even and quality in every line like Real Madrid so I think what happened in this preseason cannot be used as any reference.
I even predict that Real Madrid will be able to easily defend the La Liga title without any pressure from any team including Barcelona.

Maybe we have different views on this.
But I look at the squads of both teams and I see Real Madrid players are quite scary for next season, so most likely we will see a much stronger performance from them next season.

[Velvet78]

It seems like Conor Gallagher is on his way to Atletico Madrid. 



https://www.transfermarkt.com/set-to-sign-for-atletico-madrid-why-chelsea-may-regret-selling-conor-gallagher/view/news/441669

It looks like the sides have agreed upon a 40 million euros fee. This would be a great deal for Atletico Madrid honestly. Because Gallagher is one of the really good talents in midfield. Comparing him to the current CMs in Atletico Madrid squad, I believe he can outperform all of them. I don't mean they are weak of course but I see him as more talented. I wouldn't sell him if I were in Chelsea's place. I like his game. He is a fighter in midfield. 

[Weawant]

No, Real Madrid is a team that can play in two different competitions and be successful in them. You don’t need to worry yourself too much that they can’t win the two major trophies in the competition they’ll be participating in. The UEFA Champions League is a competition we all know Real Madrid does not joke with and at the same time wining the La Liga will give them another joy of feeling great, being called the best team and the king of champions league. Barcelona still looks like a mediocre team to them even in the next season, so if they really want to defeat Real Madrid, they’ll have to try more because it won’t be an easy task for them next season.

Madrid even look like a team that wouldn't mind sacrificing other league trophies for the champions league because they have place a good Level of priority and importance on it and it's enough reason for them to put in the needed work because they know what it means winning the champions league, the prestige and the prize attached to the champions league is such that cannot be overly emphasized. Barcelona in the meantime still looks weeks but looking at the moves the team has been making inawhile no 2, I believe they may give us a surprise.

[MAAManda]

All of the goals are just tap-in, you can swap any player you want it that moment and they can make a score.

The first goal is lucky, the second goal is a mistake from Real Madrid's defenders, the third goal is a mistake from Barcelona's defenders.

It's Arda Guler that play really good in that match, I see he could be the next Ozil since he can give accurate pass.

Agree, but can't agree completely, tap-in also requires good positioning, so basically these players are players who understand how they place their positions. It doesn't matter whether the goal is a tap-in or not, a goal is still a goal and is the objective difference in a match. About Arda Guler, he's indeed a good young player, I see him being able to become Mesut Ozil's successor at Real Madrid, we'll see how he goes in the future, whether he can live up to many people's expectations or not.

[Republikcoin.com]

Indeed, no one is underestimated, all La Liga clubs, all clubs can make their mark in history, so it's not just Barcelona or Real Madrid but also the smallest caste clubs, this is not about having a mainstay player or not, football consists of a team and no one denies that football is just an individual, if the performance of this team is solid then it is not impossible for Barcelona to beat its rivals easily, there are many great clubs in La Liga and not only Barcelona who are candidates but Girona and ATM can provide surprises this season.

Girona and Atletico Madrid must still be considered as dangerous rivals next season because they are still very likely to create surprises in La Liga which can sometimes make teams as big as Real Madrid and Barcelona feel troubled in certain matches. So I also think that in La Liga there are many rivals who still have to be watched out for and should not be underestimated because often this underestimation can actually give bad results to teams that are more favored by many people.

[Hanadawa]

Madrid even look like a team that wouldn't mind sacrificing other league trophies for the champions league because they have place a good Level of priority and importance on it and it's enough reason for them to put in the needed work because they know what it means winning the champions league, the prestige and the prize attached to the champions league is such that cannot be overly emphasized. Barcelona in the meantime still looks weeks but looking at the moves the team has been making inawhile no 2, I believe they may give us a surprise.

As far as I know, Real Madrid is not a team that should sacrifice one trophy and focus on another. They really have a solid squad and good squad depth. I think Real Madrid will still dominate La Liga. UCL will have a new format and so far the teams that I think will be able to compete in the new UCL format are Real Madrid and City. I still don't see another team that can be on the same level as them.

Barcelona have wonderkids like Lamine Yamal but Barcelona's failure to recruit Dani Olmo and Nico Williams means they won't be able to compete with Real Madrid this season. I actually hope to see el classico like before but it looks like I have to wait until next season.

[Docnaster]

It seems like Conor Gallagher is on his way to Atletico Madrid. 



https://www.transfermarkt.com/set-to-sign-for-atletico-madrid-why-chelsea-may-regret-selling-conor-gallagher/view/news/441669

It looks like the sides have agreed upon a 40 million euros fee. This would be a great deal for Atletico Madrid honestly. Because Gallagher is one of the really good talents in midfield. Comparing him to the current CMs in Atletico Madrid squad, I believe he can outperform all of them. I don't mean they are weak of course but I see him as more talented. I wouldn't sell him if I were in Chelsea's place. I like his game. He is a fighter in midfield. 

Glad to learn that Conor Gallagher have finally agreed to join Atletico Madrid after weeks of speculations surrounding the future of the England international. Since the summer transfer window opened, it's been reported that Chelsea have received different offers for Gallagher including the one from Crystal Palace but he turned down all of them. The first offer from Atletico Madrid was also turned down but now, he's accepted to move to the Spanish capital. I totally agree with you about his proficiency as a fantastic midfielder and I believe his presence is going to further improve the Atletico Madrid team ahead of next season.

[Luzin]

Barcelona have wonderkids like Lamine Yamal but Barcelona's failure to recruit Dani Olmo and Nico Williams means they won't be able to compete with Real Madrid this season. I actually hope to see el classico like before but it looks like I have to wait until next season.

In fact, I don't want to underestimate every team in La Liga next season.  Indeed, Madrid has better transfers, but that is not the main guarantee. Just look at the trials, even Madrid struggled and lost.  Maybe it's too early for us to talk about Barcelona's strength because of the failed transfer. I'm a Madrid fan, but I don't feel like they're playing at their best tempo as they do a few pre-season games.

[dzungmobile]

As far as I know, Real Madrid is not a team that should sacrifice one trophy and focus on another. They really have a solid squad and good squad depth. I think Real Madrid will still dominate La Liga. UCL will have a new format and so far the teams that I think will be able to compete in the new UCL format are Real Madrid and City. I still don't see another team that can be on the same level as them.

Real Madrid are strong and have very deep player resource and with their successful tradition and high ambition, they will want to win as many titles as they can. In each season, they will have to adjust their plans, and sometimes will have to focus more on one or two competitions and less focus on others. A smart coach will be realistic with conditions a team have in different conditions like if a club has many injuries, and fall behind a first team very far, it's more realistic to concentrate on Champions League, rather than wasting too much energy for La Liga.

Barcelona have wonderkids like Lamine Yamal but Barcelona's failure to recruit Dani Olmo and Nico Williams means they won't be able to compete with Real Madrid this season. I actually hope to see el classico like before but it looks like I have to wait until next season.

Yamal can be helpful and bring some energy to Barcelona squad but they can not rely on a single youth player to win La Liga and Champions League. Football is a sport of team working and they must focus on build up their whole team. It is a safer and more sustainable method to have a competitive team to fight for titles.

[naira]

No, Real Madrid is a team that can play in two different competitions and be successful in them. You don’t need to worry yourself too much that they can’t win the two major trophies in the competition they’ll be participating in. The UEFA Champions League is a competition we all know Real Madrid does not joke with and at the same time wining the La Liga will give them another joy of feeling great, being called the best team and the king of champions league. Barcelona still looks like a mediocre team to them even in the next season, so if they really want to defeat Real Madrid, they’ll have to try more because it won’t be an easy task for them next season.

Madrid even look like a team that wouldn't mind sacrificing other league trophies for the champions league because they have place a good Level of priority and importance on it and it's enough reason for them to put in the needed work because they know what it means winning the champions league, the prestige and the prize attached to the champions league is such that cannot be overly emphasized. Barcelona in the meantime still looks weeks but looking at the moves the team has been making inawhile no 2, I believe they may give us a surprise.

No matter how bad Barcelona's financial situation is they are still a club that is still able to compete in La Liga. As we have seen last season, the bad financial condition did not prevent Barcelona from winning the La Liga trophy. So regarding La Liga, both Barcelona and ATM are still tough opponents to stop Madrid. If we talk about the Champions League, I think Madrid does not need to be doubted, even without Benzema this season they managed to become champions and that proves how great Real Madrid's motivation is when they are in the Champions League. Madrid has always been a barrier for other clubs in Europe when it comes to the UCL trophy.

[rendravolt]

It seems like Conor Gallagher is on his way to Atletico Madrid. 



https://www.transfermarkt.com/set-to-sign-for-atletico-madrid-why-chelsea-may-regret-selling-conor-gallagher/view/news/441669

It looks like the sides have agreed upon a 40 million euros fee. This would be a great deal for Atletico Madrid honestly. Because Gallagher is one of the really good talents in midfield. Comparing him to the current CMs in Atletico Madrid squad, I believe he can outperform all of them. I don't mean they are weak of course but I see him as more talented. I wouldn't sell him if I were in Chelsea's place. I like his game. He is a fighter in midfield. 

40m euros? Isn't this too expensive for Gallagher? Even for me who can't see his consistency at Chelsea for seasons, that price is too much. Could it also be that Atletico is too hasty because they are required to have a new central midfielder for next season? I think only Diego Simione knows the answer.

Maybe we have a different view of Gallagher and Chelsea actually don't regret selling him at all. In fact, rumors of him leaving have been around since last season and have only just come true now. Surely with the new plan with coach Enzo Maresca, he has been kicked out of the main squad and because of that, this is like a drama that Chelsea is doing on stage as if they regret it even though they don't at all.

[hyudien]

Barcelona have wonderkids like Lamine Yamal but Barcelona's failure to recruit Dani Olmo and Nico Williams means they won't be able to compete with Real Madrid this season. I actually hope to see el classico like before but it looks like I have to wait until next season.

In fact, I don't want to underestimate every team in La Liga next season.  Indeed, Madrid has better transfers, but that is not the main guarantee. Just look at the trials, even Madrid struggled and lost.  Maybe it's too early for us to talk about Barcelona's strength because of the failed transfer. I'm a Madrid fan, but I don't feel like they're playing at their best tempo as they do a few pre-season games.

No team can be underestimated, because no one knows what they will be like next season. Barcelona does not look better than Real Madrid at the moment, but in football anything can happen, even a team with a simple squad can win the title. Can we remember when Crystal Palace managed to become champions in the English Premier League, did they have a luxurious squad? I don't think so, and it should also be remembered that the English Premier League has a very fierce level of competition, but they managed to become champions, yes even though there was a bit of luck involved, they managed to prove it. In Real Madrid's 2 pre-season matches, they have never won. But I also hope that doesn't make us say that they are not that good, because they also don't play with their best squad and their best performance. Moreover, we all know that the pre-season match is only a trial event.

[Egii Nna]

Madrid even look like a team that wouldn't mind sacrificing other league trophies for the champions league because they have place a good Level of priority and importance on it and it's enough reason for them to put in the needed work because they know what it means winning the champions league, the prestige and the prize attached to the champions league is such that cannot be overly emphasized. Barcelona in the meantime still looks weeks but looking at the moves the team has been making inawhile no 2, I believe they may give us a surprise.

I know that Real Madrid will do their possible best to see that they are able to win this coming season's champions league again, but I don’t think They will be ready to forfeit other leagues, as I am seeing This season Real Madrid will be so strong that losing a game will be like a choice to them, so fear not. Real Madrid are set and ready to face any challenges that will delay their chance of success, although, as we all know, Real Madrid don’t easily give up. They always have hope and prove those that wish them failure wrong.
 
So for Barcelona, I think they will also try their best, but I just have a slight hope in them to win the upcoming La Liga trophy because of the presence of Real Madrid in the league, and they will also take what belongs to them, which is the trophy, so all I mean is that Real Madrid will always have victory.  

[Altryist]

It seems like Conor Gallagher is on his way to Atletico Madrid. 



https://www.transfermarkt.com/set-to-sign-for-atletico-madrid-why-chelsea-may-regret-selling-conor-gallagher/view/news/441669

It looks like the sides have agreed upon a 40 million euros fee. This would be a great deal for Atletico Madrid honestly. Because Gallagher is one of the really good talents in midfield. Comparing him to the current CMs in Atletico Madrid squad, I believe he can outperform all of them. I don't mean they are weak of course but I see him as more talented. I wouldn't sell him if I were in Chelsea's place. I like his game. He is a fighter in midfield. 

You are right, this is the first thing I thought about, why did Chelsea decide to sell him? Gallagher's desire in this case is understandable, since Chelsea is too weak now. And as for Atletico, they worked well in the transfer market this off-season, much better than Barcelona, ​​maybe this will give Semione some advantage, and Atletico will be able to compete with Real and Barcelona more thoroughly this season?
As far as I understand, Gallagher has not yet officially announced his transfer, only the terms of the contract have been agreed, so let's wait for everything to be announced officially, otherwise who knows, anything can happen.

[KTChampions]

Ancelotti confirmed that Mbappe and Bellingham will take part in the UEFA Super Cup, which will take place on August 14. The bookmakers' odds are currently as follows:

1.62 - 4.40 - 5.0

Does this seem generous? I understand that it's the beginning of the season and there's a lot of randomness, but +62% for a game where the title is at stake and Real are the clear favorites looks like an easy bet.
What do you think? Does Atalanta have a chance?

[rahmad2nd]

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Girona and Atletico Madrid must still be considered as dangerous rivals next season because they are still very likely to create surprises in La Liga which can sometimes make teams as big as Real Madrid and Barcelona feel troubled in certain matches. So I also think that in La Liga there are many rivals who still have to be watched out for and should not be underestimated because often this underestimation can actually give bad results to teams that are more favored by many people.

Interesting, honestly I'm not sure Girona's performance will shine like last season. besides Artem Dovbyk has left, Girona has a busy schedule next season. so, next season will be quite a challenge for Michel to maintain the performance of his team. however, it is interesting for us to look forward to Girona's performance for the upcoming season. talking about Atletico Madrid, this team is always in the top four in the Spanish League. plus, ATM is a city rival team of Real Madrid who are sometimes troublesome when they meet. although, Atletico has not been a favorite in La Liga in the last few seasons. however, the team coached by Diego Simeone has always been consistent in being one of the elite teams in La Liga. let's just wait for the new season to start, and whether Girona and ATM are able to complicate the progress of the more superior team. one of the most favored teams is Real Madrid, you could say Los Galacticos volume three.

[Marvell1]

I actually do not take the results of preseason friendly games serious because of the fact that players most times do not give their best in other to avoid being injured but if there's anything I agree with your submission about Barcelona's performance in their El Classico game against Real Madrid last night, it's part that you highlighted how they're playing to the tactics and style of the club's new manager Hansi Flick. The players like you rightly said are adapting too fast and that's good development for the club as they continue to prepare for next season.
That being said, I'm still very much convinced that the current Real Madrid team will not lose to Barcelona if that game if last night was a competitive one.

The clubs will do what is also in there own interest, if they should have an injury before the main season starts, that will affect them because they know it will take time before they can bounce back after the injury and their role will be very important when the main season starts. They won't be in the healing process when the games are already serious. And if it was el Classico it would have been tougher than this, but since it was a preseason game it was taken lightly. Their play was not bad playing under Hansi Flick it was impressive play and it shows that they are adapting gradually. And I know their will be more improvement coming from Barcelona in preparation for next season, am in support that Real Madrid will not lose to Barcelona no matter the preparation that is been made and that is just Real Madrid for you, they are always in preparation for what ever obstacles they will face, and now they have mbappe just makes everything more enjoyable.

Well, I have seen previously that even though Barcelona and Real Madrid are playing a preseason friendly match, it is not played as a friendly match. Saw that especially when prime Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were playing against each other in La Liga. Both of the teams played the friendly matches like they had something to prove.

Now is that good or bad? I don’t know. But right now it is pretty certain that Real Madrid is a better team compared to Barcelona. And there is no reason for Real Madrid to go very hard in a friendly match when they are facing some injury problems. I am not saying Barcelona was only able to win because Real Madrid took it easy. Of course, Barcelona played well. But it is also true that Real Madrid did not honestly use the hundred percent of the power and tactics that they could have.

[DaNNy001]

No, Real Madrid is a team that can play in two different competitions and be successful in them. You don’t need to worry yourself too much that they can’t win the two major trophies in the competition they’ll be participating in. The UEFA Champions League is a competition we all know Real Madrid does not joke with and at the same time wining the La Liga will give them another joy of feeling great, being called the best team and the king of champions league. Barcelona still looks like a mediocre team to them even in the next season, so if they really want to defeat Real Madrid, they’ll have to try more because it won’t be an easy task for them next season.

Madrid even look like a team that wouldn't mind sacrificing other league trophies for the champions league because they have place a good Level of priority and importance on it and it's enough reason for them to put in the needed work because they know what it means winning the champions league, the prestige and the prize attached to the champions league is such that cannot be overly emphasized. Barcelona in the meantime still looks weeks but looking at the moves the team has been making inawhile no 2, I believe they may give us a surprise.

Well am also with millions of football fans actually waiting for that surprise you are talking about, Barcelona has been one of the most prominent names in the football world for as long as I can remember but of lately the team is definitely nothing to write about because they have lost their touch when it comes to convincing game play and also winning of trophies and to say the truth am actually not expecting anything special than what they offered last season because the debt ratio of the club is just too much that they can't even get the right tools and player that might have positive view to their gameplay next season.