La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2024/25

[reagansimms]

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Of course Barcelona shouldn't be too happy with their winning streak so far. La Liga has competitive teams and the top of the standings will always be up for grabs throughout the season, even if currently Barcelona is in that position. The 4 point gap between Barcelona and Real Madrid is not a high amount, but if Barcelona can always maintain this good performance then they will stay there for a long time.

Leading the standings for longer is what I don't believe in Barcelona this season. Even though they have won 5 out of 5 matches so far, I don't fully trust Barcelona to continue their good performance. Everything is very volatile, after all it is the other 33 games until the end of the season that could be an opportunity for other teams to change their position in the standings.

Currently Barcelona performance is still very stable and there are no shortcomings in the squad, the winning streak in five matches is not a coincidence, but a progress because of Hansi Flick intelligence which has turned on the right mode in motivating his players. The next match is a bit tough for Barcelona because Villarreal are also unbeaten in five matches, they have achieved three wins and two draws. Victory will be their target this time to become more solid at the top of the standings and make rivals like Real Madrid and Atletico increasingly difficult to catch up on their points.

Who knows what will happen in the future, it all depends on the performance of each team. Barcelona will continue to try to maintain its best performance to dominate the standings for a long time, while its rivals will try to catch up to seize the top position from Barcelona. The good news is that Barcelona can now play Gavi, De Jong and Fermin Lopez, their presence will further strengthen Hansi Flick squad even though they have just lost Dani Olmo who was injured after winning at Girona's headquarters.

[len01]

Barcelona have done well in the early few games so they will be champions this season but that is not the case. It is difficult to win La Liga with the current squad Barcelona have. Real Madrid is a team that is several times better than Barcelona, but Real Madrid has some injury problems and Mbappé is yet to fully match himself for Real Madrid with his new club. As it is very early in the season we have to be patient and I believe Real Madrid will move to the number one position in the points table before the middle of the season. Barcelona may end the season in second place but it is very difficult for them to win the title.

Even though this season Madrid can't get the La Liga title, for me it won't be a problem because the dream of a big team like Madrid is always focused on the prestigious title in the UCL. I don't doubt Barcelona because all I see is Barcelona is currently getting better this season looking more consistent. Regarding Mbappe performance which has not been optimal, it seems reasonable because initially he competed in a league that was not so competitive and now he has to take time to adapt to the competitive competition in La Liga. We'll just see how Madrid performs in the UCL, of course Mbappe will appear full of enthusiasm to fight for the title.

[SatoPrincess]

anyway, Unfortunately, their new signing, Dani Olmo has to rest for about 4-5 weeks due to a right hamstring injury that he experienced. This is one of the nightmares for a new signing to get injured at the beginning of their season playing with their new club.

Source: Dani Olmo injured his right hamstring.

This is a huge blow for Barcelona having to lose their star player at the start of a fresh campaign when it seems things are working well and in favor for them with Olmo firing in good form. They will only wish he returns before the El Classico game as he is very crucial to the team if they will get a chance at winning that fixture, four to five weeks is a long time to be sidelined when your team needs you out there. I wish him speedy recovery and would love to see him back on the pitch.

[Majestic-milf]

Rayo Vallecano win against Osasuna was amazing. They were losing 1-0 at halftime but came back strong in second half to win 3-1. This was surprise since Osasuna had been playing well. But Vallecano played better at home and really wanted to win. They did great in second half and showed they can overcome tough situations. This win puts Vallecano in 6th place, which is great. They will do well in the league if they keep bouncing back.

The funny thing with these clubs is that they will turn out well when you least expected them to. With how Osasuna started the first half, I thought they will continue the same in the second half because the amount of pressure they mounted on Rayo vallecano was what made the hosts concede the first goal but it seems whatever Iñigo Perez, the Rayo vallecano coach told them had a lot of effect cause they not only turned the game in their favor, but got three goals to secure the win and three points. Talk about a surprising turn of events.

[tusandii]

With the financial crisis in Barcelona, I never knew they could play competitively in La Liga this season, and they are even topping this season's La Liga league table with 4 points. With what Barcelona has shown this season in La Liga and if they can maintain their present performance for a long time, they will be a serious La Liga title contender this season, which will make it difficult for Real Madrid to win this season's La Liga title. When Barcelona management sacked Xavi last season, I had doubts about Hansi Flick that he would not perform well in Barcelona this season, but from what he has done so far this season, I think Barcelona management didn't make any mistake by appointing him as Barcelona head coach.

In terms of finance, Barcelona is indeed not in good condition, but in terms of squad depth, of course they have everything to show extraordinary performance. Barcelona even has something that Real Madrid cannot have at this time, namely an ideal squad with each line playing according to its duties stably. The point is, if Barcelona's superiority continues to be maintained, it is not impossible that the La Liga trophy this season will be very easy to secure.

Real Madrid also has a good squad depth, it's just that there are several players who are injured, making it difficult for the coach to implement the right strategy. I'm sure if many Real Madrid players have returned, this club will provide fierce competition to Barcelona. It's not easy for any club to win the La Liga title because Barcelona must pass Real Madrid first. We can't predict what will happen the season is still long.

But I have to admit that Barcelona has indeed appeared stronger this season by adding Dani Olmo and Pau Victor on the front lines, making Barcelona's appearance more productive. I think even though Barcelona has financial problems, if they still have good squad depth, it will be difficult to overthrow Barcelona in the ranks of the top clubs in La Liga.

[$anounimus$]

Real Madrid also has a good squad depth, it's just that there are several players who are injured, making it difficult for the coach to implement the right strategy. I'm sure if many Real Madrid players have returned, this club will provide fierce competition to Barcelona. It's not easy for any club to win the La Liga title because Barcelona must pass Real Madrid first. We can't predict what will happen the season is still long.

But I have to admit that Barcelona has indeed appeared stronger this season by adding Dani Olmo and Pau Victor on the front lines, making Barcelona's appearance more productive. I think even though Barcelona has financial problems, if they still have good squad depth, it will be difficult to overthrow Barcelona in the ranks of the top clubs in La Liga.
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Real Madrid have always been the favorites and this season they started the season with a less than optimal start. I disagree if you say that injuries to several players have made Madrid confused because there are quite a lot of alternatives for them to try to replace the role of the marginalized players.

While Barcelona has been quite successful in maximizing the match so far, Flick's troops have been able to sweep all the wins and perch at the top of the standings. Although it is not yet a guarantee to always dominate the top of the standings, at least Lewandowski and his friends already have great motivation in every match to win three points. maybe everyone will be looking forward to the el clasico match which may also be a reference for who will be the best in La Liga this season. But honestly I am amazed by the Blaugrana's performance when they are still struggling with very unhealthy club finances.

[RaltcoinsB]

anyway, Unfortunately, their new signing, Dani Olmo has to rest for about 4-5 weeks due to a right hamstring injury that he experienced. This is one of the nightmares for a new signing to get injured at the beginning of their season playing with their new club.

Source: Dani Olmo injured his right hamstring.

This is a huge blow for Barcelona having to lose their star player at the start of a fresh campaign when it seems things are working well and in favor for them with Olmo firing in good form. They will only wish he returns before the El Classico game as he is very crucial to the team if they will get a chance at winning that fixture, four to five weeks is a long time to be sidelined when your team needs you out there. I wish him speedy recovery and would love to see him back on the pitch.

It is unfortunate for them to spend 4-5 weeks without Dani Olmo. He played very effectively in the attacking line in the past weeks. However, Barcelona has talented players who can fill his absence. They can manage for four or five weeks. The important thing is whether Olmo can quickly adapt to the team after he returns. If he adapts, he will continue to score and contribute. I think he has found himself in Barcelona.

[Hvdv]

Leading the standings for longer is what I don't believe in Barcelona this season. Even though they have won 5 out of 5 matches so far, I don't fully trust Barcelona to continue their good performance. Everything is very volatile, after all it is the other 33 games until the end of the season that could be an opportunity for other teams to change their position in the standings.

You don’t believe too well that Barcelona is going to top the standing till the end of the season. Your claim may be right but base on what we see now and what every other teams are playing, if they don’t improve and Barcelona remains consistent in their performance, then it’s going to be Barcelona topping the table for a very long time until they fumble and give the opportunity out to another team. 33 more games is a very big number of matches that can change a lot of things in the league and on the table. We shall see how Barcelona do from here but for now, I’m not expecting them to be overthrown from that first position on the table so soon.

So far everything seems perfect for Barcelona. In fact, the determining factor for Barcelona will probably be the matches they will play against big teams. What they can do against Real Madrid in the El Clasico match is very important. They will also have important matches against Atletico Madrid. If they win these matches, they will not give the championship to anyone this year. However, their biggest rival on this path will be Real Madrid. If there are no surprise points losses against other teams, why shouldn't they be champions this year? I think Barcelona can be ahead of Real Madrid this year, it is possible.

[HajiBagi]

anyway, Unfortunately, their new signing, Dani Olmo has to rest for about 4-5 weeks due to a right hamstring injury that he experienced. This is one of the nightmares for a new signing to get injured at the beginning of their season playing with their new club.

Source: Dani Olmo injured his right hamstring.

This is a huge blow for Barcelona having to lose their star player at the start of a fresh campaign when it seems things are working well and in favor for them with Olmo firing in good form. They will only wish he returns before the El Classico game as he is very crucial to the team if they will get a chance at winning that fixture, four to five weeks is a long time to be sidelined when your team needs you out there. I wish him speedy recovery and would love to see him back on the pitch.

This is the issue that makes me not like Barcelona than Real Madrid, Barcelona doesn't know how to buy a good player, The reason why I said that is that Barcelona will buy a player that just has one or two good season and decides to sign him without no thinking about the player is an injury player or not, when Barcelona sign Dani Olmo I said it that Barcelona are signing a injury player but some people think maybe I'm just saying it because I don't like the player, Dani Olmo is a good player but if you look at his career even from Leipzig he is a player that use to have injury when he played 4 to 5 matches.

Dani Olmo is having a good season at Barcelona we all know that but he just played 3 matches and he will be out for a week, Barcelona only likes good players without not thinking about their careers or the player is the kind of person that uses to get injured every season, Pedri, DE jong, Ansu fati and some Barcelona key player but the injury is their problem that is why they always find it difficult to play against Real Madrid in El Clasico and even if they play well against Real Madrid many of them get injury after the match.

[Hirose UK]

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I hope Lamine will continue to improve because he is a player who can reach Messi's level.  It is hard to imagine another player like Lionel Messi coming along. Lamine Yamal continued to explode, scoring a double. Yamal's performance became more and more sublime. If luckier, Lamine Yamal could have scored a hat-trick if it weren't for the brilliance of Girona's goalkeeper.

But previously there was lot of news about the purchase of Lamine Yamal proposed by PSG, if Barcelona was only after some profit money maybe Lamine Yamal is not a Barcelona player now, but Barcelona decision to reject the offer proved to be quite good because the player contribution to helping Barcelona has also been seen very much.
If he survives in the long term maybe he will really be able to become a great player like Messi who is Barcelona star, Lamine Yamal potential is truly undoubted.
But still need lot of learning and experience to be able to develop and become great player like Messi, the playing skills and self-confidence of Lamine Yamal as young player will greatly affect the development of his career.

[Obari]

So far everything seems perfect for Barcelona. In fact, the determining factor for Barcelona will probably be the matches they will play against big teams. What they can do against Real Madrid in the El Clasico match is very important. They will also have important matches against Atletico Madrid. If they win these matches, they will not give the championship to anyone this year. However, their biggest rival on this path will be Real Madrid. If there are no surprise points losses against other teams, why shouldn't they be champions this year? I think Barcelona can be ahead of Real Madrid this year, it is possible.

Spain football is quite different from other leagues. They've one of the best football technology and implementing it on live matches does bring stunning features for games and that comfort feelings towards the audience. Forward to La Liga clubs, Barcelona are more promising when it comes to winning league games and lifting the La Liga title. Although they've competitive opponents to face this season, only Hansi Flick can make this season a success for Barcelona. El Classico this season would be really competitive, having both clubs signed prominent players and we've watched individual performances of these players. We clearly know the ones that would become promising in the future, the ones that will suffer from crucial injuries, some of them have started to show signs already. Anyways, we wait for these outcomes to be triggered.

[Muba20]

Leading the standings for longer is what I don't believe in Barcelona this season. Even though they have won 5 out of 5 matches so far, I don't fully trust Barcelona to continue their good performance. Everything is very volatile, after all it is the other 33 games until the end of the season that could be an opportunity for other teams to change their position in the standings.

You don’t believe too well that Barcelona is going to top the standing till the end of the season. Your claim may be right but base on what we see now and what every other teams are playing, if they don’t improve and Barcelona remains consistent in their performance, then it’s going to be Barcelona topping the table for a very long time until they fumble and give the opportunity out to another team. 33 more games is a very big number of matches that can change a lot of things in the league and on the table. We shall see how Barcelona do from here but for now, I’m not expecting them to be overthrown from that first position on the table so soon.

So far everything seems perfect for Barcelona. In fact, the determining factor for Barcelona will probably be the matches they will play against big teams. What they can do against Real Madrid in the El Clasico match is very important. They will also have important matches against Atletico Madrid. If they win these matches, they will not give the championship to anyone this year. However, their biggest rival on this path will be Real Madrid. If there are no surprise points losses against other teams, why shouldn't they be champions this year? I think Barcelona can be ahead of Real Madrid this year, it is possible.

Barcelona have surpassed themselves this season compared to others. Dani Olmo has to stay away from several matches due to injury. And at this time his absence may have little impact on the team. He has done very well this season with 3 goals in 3 matches so everyone has a different view on this fact. I'd like to keep faith in Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. At the moment everything is equal in the points table between the two teams. Both teams have earned 11 points. This season I think these 3 teams will be big competitor to each others.

[Minor Miner]

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Barcelona have surpassed themselves this season compared to others. Dani Olmo has to stay away from several matches due to injury. And at this time his absence may have little impact on the team. He has done very well this season with 3 goals in 3 matches so everyone has a different view on this fact. I'd like to keep faith in Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. At the moment everything is equal in the points table between the two teams. Both teams have earned 11 points. This season I think these 3 teams will be big competitor to each others.

To be honest, we have seen better performances than we expected from Barcelona this season. We thought it would take a long time for stability to come to Barcelona with Hansi Flick. Because Hansi Flick has made a lot of changes within the squad. Also several new players have been added to the squad. So we thought this season too we might see poor and erratic performances from Barcelona. But from the first match of the season, the Barcelona team is showing excellent dominance. The team has occupied the top position of the table by winning 5 matches.

But now I am waiting to see how Barcelona performs in Champions League matches. It is always challenging to perform well in the Champions League. Because every team here is strong. However, in the first match, Barcelona's opponent is weak. Barcelona will play against Monaco in their first match. So it is expected that Barcelona will start the Champions League journey with a win soon after.

[Inwestour]

Even though this season Madrid can't get the La Liga title, for me it won't be a problem because the dream of a big team like Madrid is always focused on the prestigious title in the UCL. I don't doubt Barcelona because all I see is Barcelona is currently getting better this season looking more consistent. Regarding Mbappe performance which has not been optimal, it seems reasonable because initially he competed in a league that was not so competitive and now he has to take time to adapt to the competitive competition in La Liga. We'll just see how Madrid performs in the UCL, of course Mbappe will appear full of enthusiasm to fight for the title.

Ancelotti is a maximalist, of course he will want to win all the tournaments, but this season it may not be easy, even if you are talking about the Champions League, last season they were very lucky several times, I think that such luck will not happen twice. And Barcelona looks great, it will be very difficult to compete with such a team, at least now, I say this because it is only the beginning of the season and everything can still change several times.

[BlackBoss_]

Ancelotti is a maximalist, of course he will want to win all the tournaments, but this season it may not be easy, even if you are talking about the Champions League, last season they were very lucky several times, I think that such luck will not happen twice. And Barcelona looks great, it will be very difficult to compete with such a team, at least now, I say this because it is only the beginning of the season and everything can still change several times.

Ancelotti is a very experienced and realistic coach and no coach does not want to win all or as most titles as possible. The difference between an experienced and clever coach with a bad coach, is knowing when to make due diligent assessment and make big decisions like what titles will remain as the club targets and what competitions will be sacrificed. I believe that Carlo Ancelotti is very good to make important decision like this.

But now I am waiting to see how Barcelona performs in Champions League matches. It is always challenging to perform well in the Champions League. Because every team here is strong. However, in the first match, Barcelona's opponent is weak. Barcelona will play against Monaco in their first match. So it is expected that Barcelona will start the Champions League journey with a win soon after.

Champions League is where Barcelona want to win most because going far or wining Champions League title can bring massive income to Barcelona. It will help them to improve their club finance and partially solve their club financial crisis. With available resources in Barcelona, they're able to play well in Champions League but to win it, they will need many things converge in a single season. Their chance to win it this season is not too big but they can do it and it is not an impossible mission.

[naira]

anyway, Unfortunately, their new signing, Dani Olmo has to rest for about 4-5 weeks due to a right hamstring injury that he experienced. This is one of the nightmares for a new signing to get injured at the beginning of their season playing with their new club.

Source: Dani Olmo injured his right hamstring.

This is a huge blow for Barcelona having to lose their star player at the start of a fresh campaign when it seems things are working well and in favor for them with Olmo firing in good form. They will only wish he returns before the El Classico game as he is very crucial to the team if they will get a chance at winning that fixture, four to five weeks is a long time to be sidelined when your team needs you out there. I wish him speedy recovery and would love to see him back on the pitch.

It's not good news to hear that he's such a talented player but has been out injured for so long. The truth is that Olmo desperately needed more appearances in the inaugural La Liga season as a means to elevate his career, so he lost valuable time. 3 games and 3 goals is an amazing achievement from Dani Olmo, to be honest he's a player who arguably doesn't need adaptation, with Barcelona showing an immediate fit. It's true that El Classic should have Dani Olmo in the main squad, his role will be much more important and make it easier for Hansi Flick to implement a fast attacking scheme.

[DanWalker]

Even though this season Madrid can't get the La Liga title, for me it won't be a problem because the dream of a big team like Madrid is always focused on the prestigious title in the UCL. I don't doubt Barcelona because all I see is Barcelona is currently getting better this season looking more consistent. Regarding Mbappe performance which has not been optimal, it seems reasonable because initially he competed in a league that was not so competitive and now he has to take time to adapt to the competitive competition in La Liga. We'll just see how Madrid performs in the UCL, of course Mbappe will appear full of enthusiasm to fight for the title.

Ancelotti is a maximalist, of course he will want to win all the tournaments, but this season it may not be easy, even if you are talking about the Champions League, last season they were very lucky several times, I think that such luck will not happen twice. And Barcelona looks great, it will be very difficult to compete with such a team, at least now, I say this because it is only the beginning of the season and everything can still change several times.

I agree with you that Real Madrid were very lucky last season. It cannot be said that Madrid will be lucky this season. However, Madrid have a very strong squad this season. And this squad has the ability to beat any big team. However, winning the Champions League title is always a difficult task.

Real Madrid's performance has not been entirely consistent this season. Their performance in La Liga is quite erratic. Mbappe in particular did not adapt well to the team. At the same time, the overall performance of the team is also poor due to the injury of several important players of the squad. But since Ancelotti is an experienced coach, he will definitely be able to create a suitable match strategy for Madrid. We will see a consistent performance from Madrid in the Champions League.

[W Jr.]

Barcelona have done well in the early few games so they will be champions this season but that is not the case. It is difficult to win La Liga with the current squad Barcelona have. Real Madrid is a team that is several times better than Barcelona, but Real Madrid has some injury problems and Mbappé is yet to fully match himself for Real Madrid with his new club. As it is very early in the season we have to be patient and I believe Real Madrid will move to the number one position in the points table before the middle of the season. Barcelona may end the season in second place but it is very difficult for them to win the title.

Even though this season Madrid can't get the La Liga title, for me it won't be a problem because the dream of a big team like Madrid is always focused on the prestigious title in the UCL. I don't doubt Barcelona because all I see is Barcelona is currently getting better this season looking more consistent. Regarding Mbappe performance which has not been optimal, it seems reasonable because initially he competed in a league that was not so competitive and now he has to take time to adapt to the competitive competition in La Liga. We'll just see how Madrid performs in the UCL, of course Mbappe will appear full of enthusiasm to fight for the title.

I am sure that once Mbappe finds himself at Real Madrid, he will be a very difficult player to stop. He will be a player who can wreak havoc in the Spanish league. He is just trying to adapt to the Spanish league right now. La Liga is a more difficult league than the French league. When he adapts to this league and starts to adapt to the tempo, we can see his most effective times.

[Frankolala]

Barcelona have done well in the early few games so they will be champions this season but that is not the case. It is difficult to win La Liga with the current squad Barcelona have. Real Madrid is a team that is several times better than Barcelona, but Real Madrid has some injury problems and Mbappé is yet to fully match himself for Real Madrid with his new club. As it is very early in the season we have to be patient and I believe Real Madrid will move to the number one position in the points table before the middle of the season. Barcelona may end the season in second place but it is very difficult for them to win the title.

Even though this season Madrid can't get the La Liga title, for me it won't be a problem because the dream of a big team like Madrid is always focused on the prestigious title in the UCL. I don't doubt Barcelona because all I see is Barcelona is currently getting better this season looking more consistent. Regarding Mbappe performance which has not been optimal, it seems reasonable because initially he competed in a league that was not so competitive and now he has to take time to adapt to the competitive competition in La Liga. We'll just see how Madrid performs in the UCL, of course Mbappe will appear full of enthusiasm to fight for the title.

I am sure that once Mbappe finds himself at Real Madrid, he will be a very difficult player to stop. He will be a player who can wreak havoc in the Spanish league. He is just trying to adapt to the Spanish league right now. La Liga is a more difficult league than the French league. When he adapts to this league and starts to adapt to the tempo, we can see his most effective times.

I agree with you that Mbappe will soon adapt to Laliga since it is difficult and more challenging to Ligue 1 where PSG has no rival and they are always the club winning the league often.

There is a big competition in Laliga and clubs are looking for a way to see how they can outshine big clubs if it is possible. We saw Girona how tough they were last season beating big clubs. I believe with time Mbappe with adapt fully and will be undesputed.

[giammangiato]

Team	Point
Barcellona	15
Atletico Madrid	11
Real Madrid	11
Villarreal	11
Celta Vigo	9
Alaves	7
Girona	7
Athletic Bilbao	7
Espanyol	7
Osasuna	7
Betis Siviglia	5
Maiorca	5
Siviglia	5
Leganes	5
Rayo Vallecano	4
Real Sociedad	4
Real Valladolid	4
Getafe	3
Las Palmas	2
Valencia	1

Woah, Real Madrid in 2nd place with Atletico and Villareal, incredible!