La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2024/25

[Gallar]

After Artem Dovbyk and several of Girona's main players left in the transfer market this season, I think Girona will experience quite a significant setback. However, it turns out that is not the case, because currently Girona is still quite strong in Laliga. Apart from that, Girona can also be said to be successful with Dovbyk's current replacement, namely Abel Ruiz. The reason is that so far Abel Ruiz has been able to score 2 goals for Girona. So with this I think Girona will compete again in the top 4 of Laliga. Because in my opinion, currently Girona is not yet fully showing its best performance. Maybe the adaptation factor and also the chemistry factor between the players are the causes of hampering Girona's best performance at the moment. So, if, for example, Girona returns with its good performance, I think Girona could again have the opportunity to become top of the standings again in Laliga. Apart from that, this season Girona will compete in the UCL, maybe this will be Girona's first UCL. I am very curious about Girona's performance in the UCL, because what I see is that Girona is quite capable of competing closely in Laliga. And in their first match, Girona will face a fairly strong opponent in the UCL, the opponent is PSG. I will definitely watch this match, because seeing a club play in the UCL for the first time will certainly be very exciting and tense. What do you think about this match, do you think Girona will win, draw or lose in this first match.

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[BlackBoss_]

After Artem Dovbyk and several of Girona's main players left in the transfer market this season, I think Girona will experience quite a significant setback. However, it turns out that is not the case, because currently Girona is still quite strong in Laliga. Apart from that, Girona can also be said to be successful with Dovbyk's current replacement, namely Abel Ruiz. The reason is that so far Abel Ruiz has been able to score 2 goals for Girona. So with this I think Girona will compete again in the top 4 of Laliga.

Dovbyk left Girona and is struggling in AS Roma while Girona temporarily succeeds in their replacement with Abel Ruiz. Performances of Girona in La Liga are impressive and show that they are ready to complete this season in top four again. There are many challenging matches ahead for Girona to play well and beat many competitors in La Liga for a finish in top four.

Despite of good performances in La Liga, Girona have no experience in Champions League and meeting with a big club like PSG is a great opportunity for Girona to enjoy and explore their own ability.

[reagansimms]

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Mbappe will always give his best performance, The enemies who compete against Real Madrid already know that Mbappe is a dangerous player so that his position is always locked and it is difficult to score goals. Even so, Mbappe will not be silent, I am sure he has tried to give his best until he has scored several goals, I think it is good enough.

The two goals scored when Real Madrid beat Real Betis ended Mbappe goal drought in the previous three matches, Mbappe slowly began to adapt to the tactics used by Ancelotti while making Real Madrid front line even sharper. Jude Bellingham's injury slightly reduced the balance of the team, the 4-3-3 formation that is very familiar to Real Madrid is no longer so dangerous because the supply of balls to the front line is very minimal. Real Madrid's game will improve again and become more dangerous after Bellingham returns to play, he will be a good combination for players who play in the front line, Vinicius, Mbappe and Rodrygo will be more free in the opponent's defense area due to getting support from Bellingham.

[CryptoBuds]

I also agree with you that Barcelona should take advantage of this opportunity. The Barcelona boys are in excellent form. The players are now very confident after a big 7-0 win in the last match. This squad is capable of performing well. So now they have to continue their winning streak. On the other hand, Madrid's performance is somewhat erratic. So the Barcelona team is already 4 points ahead of Madrid. If Barcelona can increase this gap, then Barcelona has the possibility of winning the La Liga title.

Yeah for the start of the season Barcelona played impressively but somehow for this season's title I am more confident in Real Madrid, Real Madrid are just 4 points behind after 2 recent draws and I'm sure they will catch up I mean it's just a matter of waiting for the right time when they find their best game. We still remember how Real Madrid played last season when they beat all teams including in the Champions League and now they have new players who have improved their abilities in all lines.

Real Madrid did not start the season well. Because Ancelotti has changed his match strategy. At the same time, several key players in the squad have suffered injuries. Bellingham in particular is not with the squad due to injury. This is why we have seen poor performances from Madrid in the first few matches. But if Madrid can get back on track, they can continue their winning streak, it's true. There is no doubt that Madrid's squad is the strongest squad in La Liga this year. Real Madrid have the ability to do well against any big team. This team is still the most favorite to become La League Champions.

But this season Barcelona is performing well with the help of Hansi Flick. At least I didn't expect to see such a great comeback from Barcelona this season. Barcelona's squad is not as strong as Madrid's. However, Barcelona's overall gameplay seems very stable to me. So there is no doubt that Barcelona will continue to challenge Madrid for the title until the end of the season.

[mamesso]

I also think Barcelona started season well but I believe Real Madrid can still win title. They are only 4 points behind after two draws and I am sure they will catch up. Real Madrid has history of playing well under pressure and their team has improved with new players. Remember how they dominated last season winning Champions League. They have talent and depth to succeed again. It is just a matter of time before they find their rhythm and close gap. I am confident they will return to their best form soon.

Four consecutive wins since the start of the season is a good start for Barcelona under Hansi Flick, he has managed to improve Barcelona performance even though the club is currently facing many problems. Hansi Flick has managed to prove his quality by utilizing the current squad, he must utilize young players to navigate this season in several different competitions because the club cannot bring in many players due to financial limitations. The improvement in performance experienced by Barcelona with their new manager is a danger sign for Real Madrid in defending the La Liga title, Real Madrid must always perform optimally if they want to catch up on the 4-point deficit from Barcelona and reclaim the first position in the standings.

[Pandu Geddon]

Four consecutive wins since the start of the season is a good start for Barcelona under Hansi Flick, he has managed to improve Barcelona performance even though the club is currently facing many problems. Hansi Flick has managed to prove his quality by utilizing the current squad, he must utilize young players to navigate this season in several different competitions because the club cannot bring in many players due to financial limitations. The improvement in performance experienced by Barcelona with their new manager is a danger sign for Real Madrid in defending the La Liga title, Real Madrid must always perform optimally if they want to catch up on the 4-point deficit from Barcelona and reclaim the first position in the standings.

it's just the beginning of the season and only a few games. there are still many games left and many possibilities that can happen. we usually see surprising situations like this at the beginning of the season, and see some changes in the standings when the season is halfway through or even near the end of the season. Madrid has experienced situations like this several times. and because of their toughness, they were finally able to win the League again. it all comes down to the team that is most consistent in maintaining their best game. there are those who are good at the beginning but are inconsistent and eventually have to be satisfied with gradually dropping down the standings. we often see things like that in the League.

[Catenaccio]

Real Madrid did not start the season well. Because Ancelotti has changed his match strategy. At the same time, several key players in the squad have suffered injuries. Bellingham in particular is not with the squad due to injury. This is why we have seen poor performances from Madrid in the first few matches.

This season can be a bad one for Real Madrid, like two seasons ago when they lost La Liga to Barcelona after winning it and Champions League in a previous season. There is coincidence that Barcelona won that La Liga title with Xavi, their new coach, and now they have another new coach, Hansi Flick.

Real Madrid with appearance of Mbappe, has many big changes in their attacking system and both Vinicius Junior and Rodrgyo already shown their lack of cooperation with Mbappe and somewhat disappointment too. These players can self-weak their attacking power if they can not find a common target and let their high ego controls their actions.

But this season Barcelona is performing well with the help of Hansi Flick. At least I didn't expect to see such a great comeback from Barcelona this season. Barcelona's squad is not as strong as Madrid's. However, Barcelona's overall gameplay seems very stable to me. So there is no doubt that Barcelona will continue to challenge Madrid for the title until the end of the season.

Barcelona are enjoying their honey moon with Hansi Flick and they are performing very good for aiming at another La Liga title. They need to play well like a half of season to convince us about their ability to compete for a league trophy.

[Hirose UK]

After Artem Dovbyk and several of Girona's main players left in the transfer market this season, I think Girona will experience quite a significant setback. However, it turns out that is not the case, because currently Girona is still quite strong in Laliga. Apart from that, Girona can also be said to be successful with Dovbyk's current replacement, namely Abel Ruiz. The reason is that so far Abel Ruiz has been able to score 2 goals for Girona. So with this I think Girona will compete again in the top 4 of Laliga. Because in my opinion, currently Girona is not yet fully showing its best performance. Maybe the adaptation factor and also the chemistry factor between the players are the causes of hampering Girona's best performance at the moment. So, if, for example, Girona returns with its good performance, I think Girona could again have the opportunity to become top of the standings again in Laliga. Apart from that, this season Girona will compete in the UCL, maybe this will be Girona's first UCL. I am very curious about Girona's performance in the UCL, because what I see is that Girona is quite capable of competing closely in Laliga. And in their first match, Girona will face a fairly strong opponent in the UCL, the opponent is PSG. I will definitely watch this match, because seeing a club play in the UCL for the first time will certainly be very exciting and tense. What do you think about this match, do you think Girona will win, draw or lose in this first match.

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Artem Dovbyk only played one season with Girona and he was very sharp striker for Girona because last season his contribution provided quite lot of goal and assists, Artem Dovbyk departure is actually quite unfortunate.
I not so sure Abel Ruiz can really be replacement for Artem Dovbyk considering that before joining Girona Abel Ruiz played with Braga not too dominant as prominent player there, but no one knows what it will be like, so if Abel Ruiz is really able to play well then that is good start to repeat Girona success like last season which became one of the top team.
For the UCL itself, if we talk about team like Girona, I don't really believe they will be able to qualify easily to reach the last 16, there will be many team competing for points and this is fairly difficult condition for Girona even though there is an opportunity that they can use as an assistant to be able to qualify later.
But before they play the UCL match against PSG later we will first see Girona play in La Liga against Barcelona, ​​if this ends well we might see the same thing when they play against PSG.

[Inwestour]

it's just the beginning of the season and only a few games. there are still many games left and many possibilities that can happen. we usually see surprising situations like this at the beginning of the season, and see some changes in the standings when the season is halfway through or even near the end of the season. Madrid has experienced situations like this several times. and because of their toughness, they were finally able to win the League again. it all comes down to the team that is most consistent in maintaining their best game. there are those who are good at the beginning but are inconsistent and eventually have to be satisfied with gradually dropping down the standings. we often see things like that in the League.

Losing four points in the first few rounds is a lot for Real Madrid, and it is noteworthy that they have been losing points in their away games and their next game is also away against Real Sociedad, probably even more difficult opponents than Mallorca and Las Palmas, so it is clear that Real only need a win, but there is no certainty yet that they can do it. Flick is somewhat lucky that Real are losing points at the beginning of the season, because they have gained an advantage that will help them to gain confidence, and then it will all depend on them, how long they can maintain it.

[DanWalker]

it's just the beginning of the season and only a few games. there are still many games left and many possibilities that can happen. we usually see surprising situations like this at the beginning of the season, and see some changes in the standings when the season is halfway through or even near the end of the season. Madrid has experienced situations like this several times. and because of their toughness, they were finally able to win the League again. it all comes down to the team that is most consistent in maintaining their best game. there are those who are good at the beginning but are inconsistent and eventually have to be satisfied with gradually dropping down the standings. we often see things like that in the League.

Losing four points in the first few rounds is a lot for Real Madrid, and it is noteworthy that they have been losing points in their away games and their next game is also away against Real Sociedad, probably even more difficult opponents than Mallorca and Las Palmas, so it is clear that Real only need a win, but there is no certainty yet that they can do it. Flick is somewhat lucky that Real are losing points at the beginning of the season, because they have gained an advantage that will help them to gain confidence, and then it will all depend on them, how long they can maintain it.

Despite winning two home matches, Real Madrid lost points in both away matches. And Madrid's overall performance in away matches wasn't too good either. In particular, the performance of the players in their forward lineup was poor. Their opponent Real Sociedad in the next match is a strong team. And this match is also Madrid's away match. So Real Madrid should play very carefully against Sociedad.

Madrid have won one of their last two away matches against Real Sociedad and there has been a draw. Moreover, Madrid have not found their best form so far this season. Several key players in the squad have suffered injuries. Because of these reasons, Madrid's overall performance is somewhat unstable. So I'd say Real Madrid have the potential to drop points against Sociedad. Any mistake in this match will make Madrid fail to get 3 points.

[slapper]

Im still very dissapointed by Mbappe performance in Real Madrid, but only him the whole squad is  playing below their capacities, but well Real madrid always do this show and when the hard times comes they show up and win anyways so nothing to make an alarm yet.

And yes before you ask, i was waiting to see Real madrid wiining and destroying his rivals like an easy 5-0 with this team full of stars.

Did you just say that you are disappointed by Mbappe’s performance? In this you must have not watched the game, which is the reason why you will say that I know many people are expecting more goals from Real Madrid in their game against Real Betis, but at least they won the match, so I see no reason why you will be disappointed in Mappe’s performance because he was the one that even scored both goals. Although you have also said that Real Madrid always acts at the end just to finish the season with their wins, and that is how they will finish this season with a trophy again, so all I will say for you is to focus and watch how Mbappe will amaze you.

He may not have watched the game, but Mbappe's performance in Real Madrid is not as impressive as it is at PSG. It's important to note that league 1 games are more competitive and challenging than league 1. And Mbappe scored his first La Liga goal in their last match against Real Betis, and now that he has started scoring goals in the league, he will compete with Lewandowski this time for the golden boot, because no one in Real Madrid can score like him, and Bellingham tried to achieve the golden boot but failed in the rais.  madrid have get better players and they will be feeding Mbappe as how Barcelona are feeding Lewandowski with goals in the league, madrid players as not understand there self yet because of the new players that comes between them but am sure they will come back with full performance and be winning matches.

Yes, as for you, his performances may seem not impressive due to the higher expectations you may have for Mbappe as he steps into Real Madrid. What I want you to understand is that he has only played four matches, and at least he has scored two goals. There are more matches to be played, and I believe he will definitely score more goals. It would be better if we stop judging Mbappe negatively, as he has just started the season. Everyone knows Mbappe is a great player, and he has been playing well. His fans are always happy with him.

In fact, I expected that if people want to start judging him, they should give him some time, as the season has just started. He is also new to La Liga, so he needs time to adapt. The playing style at PSG and Real Madrid may not be the same, so it would be good if we give him time before blaming him as he as not being doing it as higher expectations you may have for him, but all I know is still doing well according to my observations.

I understand Mbappé is in a new system, new league. Still, this is Mbappé - not some fresh graduate. We are discussing a man who was having fun in Ligue 1 pounding in goals. He is currently missing La Liga's sitters. Yeah, it's tougher, more tactical, blah blah blah. This is the main stage, though, and thus far he is not delivering

Look at Lewandowski. Walking into Barcelona, a team in disarray relative to PSG, the man starts scoring just for fun. That marks the difference. Lewandowski's a cold-blooded killer, Mbappé's still finding his feet

I'm not saying Mbappé's a bust, not yet. But the honeymoon is almost finished. He has to start scoring, adjust, and get more active. Otherwise, those Galactical expectations are going to fall rather forcefully. This ain't Ligue 1 anymore, kid. Time to show us what you're really made of

[shinratensei_]

Yeah for the start of the season Barcelona played impressively but somehow for this season's title I am more confident in Real Madrid, Real Madrid are just 4 points behind after 2 recent draws and I'm sure they will catch up I mean it's just a matter of waiting for the right time when they find their best game. We still remember how Real Madrid played last season when they beat all teams including in the Champions League and now they have new players who have improved their abilities in all lines.

I also think Barcelona started season well but I believe Real Madrid can still win title. They are only 4 points behind after two draws and I am sure they will catch up. Real Madrid has history of playing well under pressure and their team has improved with new players. Remember how they dominated last season winning Champions League. They have talent and depth to succeed again. It is just a matter of time before they find their rhythm and close gap. I am confident they will return to their best form soon.

I can't really say which club between Barcelona and Real Madrid will win La Liga. It seems to me that the competition is just getting even stricter compared to last season. Either Barcelona or Real Madrid showed their strength in the first three games of La Liga. But Barcelona looked even more promising than Real Madrid.



Even though the odds still favor Real Madrid, they are tightening for Barcelona. It means a bad sign for all of Madrid's bettors.

Madrid needed to perform better to defend their title. If not, Barcelona would take the trophy from them.

[bering]

After Artem Dovbyk and several of Girona's main players left in the transfer market this season, I think Girona will experience quite a significant setback. However, it turns out that is not the case, because currently Girona is still quite strong in Laliga. Apart from that, Girona can also be said to be successful with Dovbyk's current replacement, namely Abel Ruiz. The reason is that so far Abel Ruiz has been able to score 2 goals for Girona. So with this I think Girona will compete again in the top 4 of Laliga. Because in my opinion, currently Girona is not yet fully showing its best performance. Maybe the adaptation factor and also the chemistry factor between the players are the causes of hampering Girona's best performance at the moment. So, if, for example, Girona returns with its good performance, I think Girona could again have the opportunity to become top of the standings again in Laliga. Apart from that, this season Girona will compete in the UCL, maybe this will be Girona's first UCL. I am very curious about Girona's performance in the UCL, because what I see is that Girona is quite capable of competing closely in Laliga. And in their first match, Girona will face a fairly strong opponent in the UCL, the opponent is PSG. I will definitely watch this match, because seeing a club play in the UCL for the first time will certainly be very exciting and tense. What do you think about this match, do you think Girona will win, draw or lose in this first match.

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Girona losing some of their important players and their start in Laliga also not really impressive because at the beginning of season Girona draw from Real Betis and lost from Atletico Madrid but recently i have seen Girona can able to bounce back because they got 2 winning streak from Osasuna and Sevilla so might be this is showing Girona performance is gradually better and i think for this season Girona still able to compete for top 4 position or champion league spots

Next weekend Girona will fight against Barcelona and this is hard match for them because we all know Barcelona is on fire and most likely they will be lost and regarding their chances in champion league at league phase they will faced big teams such as PSG, Liverpool, AC Milan and Arsenal so i have to says Girona has small chances to advances to the next round considering their opponents is experience team in champion league

[rendravolt]

Real Madrid are again hit by a storm of injuries and honestly this is not the right time. They are struggling to catch up with Barcelona at the top and I am starting to doubt they will get another win in the next match. Some players who are injured are Tchouameni, Mendy, and most recently Militao. All have been confirmed directly from their respective national team camps and maybe the international break has taken another toll.

In fact, if we look at the previous match, these players were fine but for some reason when they arrived to defend their respective countries they were injured. But if you look at the various reports, the injuries are not that serious and will only be absent for a few matches. Ancelotti must be tested again to rotate his players and I think that is a difficult problem.

Anyway, Alaba is still not available, Nacho has left this season, now Militao is injured so who will accompany Rudiger in defense? Will Ancelotti force Dani Carvajal as a center back?

Source: https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1831778848595140819

[HajiBagi]

Barcelona should be able to take advantage of this momentum well, to collect more points before Real Madrid rises and performs consistently again. We realize that Hansi Flick squad is not as ideal as Real Madrid, with a squad that lacks quality rotation options, Barcelona can stumble at any time. However, Barcelona efforts will be tested by Girona in the next match, last season Barcelona had to admit the prowess of Michel squad in two meetings.

I also agree with you that Barcelona should take advantage of this opportunity. The Barcelona boys are in excellent form. The players are now very confident after a big 7-0 win in the last match. This squad is capable of performing well. So now they have to continue their winning streak. On the other hand, Madrid's performance is somewhat erratic. So the Barcelona team is already 4 points ahead of Madrid. If Barcelona can increase this gap, then Barcelona has the possibility of winning the La Liga title.

Madrid's squad is very strong but Barcelona's squad is not strong enough yet. Lots of talented players in the squad. But the performance of most of the players is erratic. However, young players like Yamal and Olmo continue to perform well, which is why Barcelona's overall performance is stable. However, it is not certain whether these players will be able to maintain consistency.

The only way Barcelona can win the league title this season is when they play against Real Madrid in El Clasico and defeat Real Madrid, We should remember last season when Barcelona was at the top of the league table and after the El Clasico Real Madrid took the lead in the table, Real Madrid started playing last season with ending matches draw but after they play against Barcelona they win the match and top the league, Barcelona winning 7-0 is not something that will make us think that they can win the league title this season, Real Madrid never lose any match they play and I can't judge them or predict who is going to win the league.

We all know that Barcelona players are very talented and they can play against Real Madrid but defeating Real Madrid is not going to be easy for them, Real Madrid players are very strong and whenever Real Madrid plays against Barcelona, Barcelona players usually get injured, Even if Barcelona have Dani Olmo Real Madrid will still beat Barcelona because even when Dani Olmo is in Leipzig Real Madrid used to beat Leipzig so I don't think we should think that Barcelona can win the league.

[Pokapoka124]

Finally Mbappe has started to make impact.    This was the first match in which there was a good relationship between Vinicius Junior and Mbappe as well. You know both of them have been playing quite selfish until this game.

It is nice to see this but we need to see it more. These two should get along with each other for Real Madrid to be more successful. Because the season hasn't started in a very ideal way for them in the league so far. 

By the way Mbappe is normally a LW. But he has been used as a CF for a long time. If it weren't for Vinicius Junior on the left wing then I would love to see Mbappe playing there instead.

I was kinda worried when Mbappe accepted the role of playing CF, he’s not a number 9 and is used to playing on the left wing. Fans believed that Mbappe was coming to take the position of Vinicius Jr or at least prove he was better in that position than Vinicius Jr, sparking the rumours that there is animosity between the two players. I am glad to see that the rumours are not true and there is mutual respect between them. Amazing sportsmanship from Vinicius Jr. Mbappe is beginning to blend well into Real Madrid’s pattern of play. I believe with a little more time to adapt, Mbappe will be scoring more goals this season.

[Plaguedeath]

I was kinda worried when Mbappe accepted the role of playing CF, he’s not a number 9 and is used to playing on the left wing. Fans believed that Mbappe was coming to take the position of Vinicius Jr or at least prove he was better in that position than Vinicius Jr, sparking the rumours that there is animosity between the two players. I am glad to see that the rumours are not true and there is mutual respect between them. Amazing sportsmanship from Vinicius Jr. Mbappe is beginning to blend well into Real Madrid’s pattern of play. I believe with a little more time to adapt, Mbappe will be scoring more goals this season.

Mbappe already play in center forward position for many times in PSG because there are no better striker than him, in Real Madrid there are no strikers too after Benzema left. So, Mbappe need to play in center forward again.

Vinicius isn't happy to see Mbappe because after Mbappe joined the team, all the spotlight is on him.

That's why Mbappe rarely make a score, Vinicius is selfish.

[Farma]

Finally Mbappe has started to make impact.    This was the first match in which there was a good relationship between Vinicius Junior and Mbappe as well. You know both of them have been playing quite selfish until this game.

It is nice to see this but we need to see it more. These two should get along with each other for Real Madrid to be more successful. Because the season hasn't started in a very ideal way for them in the league so far. 

By the way Mbappe is normally a LW. But he has been used as a CF for a long time. If it weren't for Vinicius Junior on the left wing then I would love to see Mbappe playing there instead.

I was kinda worried when Mbappe accepted the role of playing CF, he’s not a number 9 and is used to playing on the left wing. Fans believed that Mbappe was coming to take the position of Vinicius Jr or at least prove he was better in that position than Vinicius Jr, sparking the rumours that there is animosity between the two players. I am glad to see that the rumours are not true and there is mutual respect between them. Amazing sportsmanship from Vinicius Jr. Mbappe is beginning to blend well into Real Madrid’s pattern of play. I believe with a little more time to adapt, Mbappe will be scoring more goals this season.

The media is exaggerating the problem and it seems like there is a problem between Vinicius and Mbappe but I don't see it from that point of view, in fact Mbappe's arrival at Real Madrid is not as a replacement for Vinicius but to be a duet between these two players.
It all just takes time for Mbappe to be able to adapt to the Real Madrid players and especially with Vinicius Jr. on the front line and I believe Mbappe will be quick for that.
And the matter of Mbappe being positioned as a CF is not a rare thing anymore because in his country Mbappe is also often positioned as a CF so he does have the quality for that position, and no one doubts that.

[len01]

I can't really say which club between Barcelona and Real Madrid will win La Liga. It seems to me that the competition is just getting even stricter compared to last season. Either Barcelona or Real Madrid showed their strength in the first three games of La Liga. But Barcelona looked even more promising than Real Madrid.



Even though the odds still favor Real Madrid, they are tightening for Barcelona. It means a bad sign for all of Madrid's bettors.

Madrid needed to perform better to defend their title. If not, Barcelona would take the trophy from them.

It is really unexpected that bookmakers still believe in Madrid to be the title holder this season even though Barcelona current performance is much better than Madrid. But from the point of view of bettors, they also believe that the quality of Madrid players is much higher than Barcelona and we can compare the attacking line players between Barcelona and Madrid. The arrival of Mbappe makes bookmakers have to give smaller odds than Barcelona. It is still very difficult to predict the final result this season because both teams have their own advantages and other obstacles come from the UCL competition with a new system that makes big teams like Madrid and Barcelona difficult to maintain their performance in the domestic league.

[Velvet78]

If Alvarez doesn't get enough time to adapt to Atletico Madrid's style of play, then how can he get his best performance in La Liga?
The same situation was experienced by Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. Mbappe always failed to score in 3 Real Madrid matches, but Mbappe managed to contribute 2 goals at once in the 4th match which led Real Madrid to win 3 points in that match.

Diego Simeone can certainly make different decisions in the next match, such as substituting Alvarez first and playing him in the second half. However, these are important times for Alvarez, who was brought in from Manchester City this season. If Alvarez is immediately substituted when his performance is less than impressive, then this player's morale will really be down in my opinion.

But he is Mbappe. It wouldn't be reasonable to keep him among the substitutes.    Alvarez is also talented okay but he needs to be more ambitious. If he doesn't score in 1-2 games ahead too then probably Simeone will prefer Sørloth in the starting lineup more. Alvarez had better use his opportunities more effectively. He doesn't have an easy job against a scorer like Sørloth.


Bookmakers will make changes in those odds for the La Liga winner sooner or later. Especially if things go on like this during the first half of the season. Hansi Flick effect is seen very early. 

But the most important thing is consistency during the whole season. We will see which side is better, Barcelona or Real Madrid? I can't wait to watch the first El Clasico of the season in the La Liga.