La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[Jewan420]

That is one way to look at things, but I would instead look at how Barcelona was ahead and how they are now behind and that is what counts here. Yes they are still within distance to come back to the top, but the negative trend must be stopped. I can see comments coming here saying how easy it will be for Barcelona to beat Getafe, but I disagree. Getafe, which is unbelievable considering that they are at the bottom of the table, has the third best defense in La Liga. That is how they can counter a team like Barcelona because in some games they can't score goals regardless of the chances they have. Then Getafe scores a goal with some luck and Barcelona is screwed.

Barcelona certainly has a chance to start all over again. They are not out of the running to return to the top spot yet. They still have a chance to grab the top spot. However, they must return to their old form and maintain the winning streak. If Barcelona can learn from their old mistakes and start their journey anew in the new year, then maybe we can dream of winning the Spanish league title with them.

In the next match, they will take the field against Getafe. Even though Getafe is at the bottom of the points table, Barcelona will definitely make a mistake if they take them lightly. Barcelona's current weakness is their finishing. Getafe will definitely want to take this opportunity and will try to defeat Barcelona with their strong defense. Barcelona will definitely pay the price if they go to the field with fragile finishers against a strong defensive team. But I think Barcelona have enough time to improve their weak points and Hansi Flick will definitely work with his team to turn their weaknesses into strengths.

[bering]

Carlos Corberan is Valencia's new manager. The contract is signed until the end of the 2027 season. Honestly, I'm not sure how good a choice this is, but he will do everything to ensure that an established club like Valencia will continue in La Liga. Corberan last coached West Bromwich Albion in the Championship League. Valencia will also pay them compensation. He previously coached Olympiacos and Huddersfield. This will be his first time as a manager in his home country. I hope he will be successful. I want to see Valencia in Top 6 again, not in the relegation zone.

Rubén Baraja can safe Valencia from relegation last season and i thought Valencia will be much better under him this season but clearly i was wrong about that because since the beginning of season Valencia have to fight to avoiding relegation zone which make the owner of Valencia have to sack Rubén Baraja and Carlos Corberan is new manager and hired until 2027 and while managing West Brom Corberan has good records because West Brom even can occupy 7th place at Championship division under him and in Valencia he has heavy job because he have to bringing Valencia to survive in Laliga

[minairia3]

Barcelona's overall situation is now much like Manchester City. Both teams started the season well. But at the moment, Manchester City and Barcelona are far behind.

Barcelona has been able to hold the top spot of the La Liga table for a long time. However, due to the continuous loss of points in the last few matches, Barcelona is currently third in the points table. Retaking the top spot of the table is much more difficult for Barcelona. If Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid can maintain their performance, then Barcelona will not be able to regain the top spot of the table.

In Laliga, Barcelona has not won again in the last 3 matches and only got 1 draw and 2 defeats. And yes, this made Barcelona lose the first place they had held since the start of the season. But it's a shame that in the middle of the season Barcelona had to lose that position. And yes, the reason is because this team is a bit similar to Manchester City where they started extraordinary at the start but then their performance declined. But I think Barcelona is still on a good track and not so bad. In contrast to Manchester City, who have even lost their position in the top 5 and have dropped to 7th place currently in the Premier League. So yeah, I think Barcelona is still not as bad as Manchester City.

It is true that Barcelona is in a slightly better position compared to Manchester City. Manchester City has no chance of winning the Premier League title. However, Barcelona still has a chance of winning the La Liga title. Barcelona still has a chance of occupying the top spot in the table. Although Barcelona is currently in third place in the table.

We have seen very poor performance from Barcelona in the last few matches. Hansi Flick will have to find out why Barcelona is suddenly in such a bad situation. If Barcelona cannot get back on track before the next match, it may not be possible for Barcelona to dominate La Liga.

[Frankolala]

Barcelona's overall situation is now much like Manchester City. Both teams started the season well. But at the moment, Manchester City and Barcelona are far behind.

Barcelona has been able to hold the top spot of the La Liga table for a long time. However, due to the continuous loss of points in the last few matches, Barcelona is currently third in the points table. Retaking the top spot of the table is much more difficult for Barcelona. If Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid can maintain their performance, then Barcelona will not be able to regain the top spot of the table.

In Laliga, Barcelona has not won again in the last 3 matches and only got 1 draw and 2 defeats. And yes, this made Barcelona lose the first place they had held since the start of the season. But it's a shame that in the middle of the season Barcelona had to lose that position. And yes, the reason is because this team is a bit similar to Manchester City where they started extraordinary at the start but then their performance declined. But I think Barcelona is still on a good track and not so bad. In contrast to Manchester City, who have even lost their position in the top 5 and have dropped to 7th place currently in the Premier League. So yeah, I think Barcelona is still not as bad as Manchester City.

It is true that Barcelona is in a slightly better position compared to Manchester City. Manchester City has no chance of winning the Premier League title. However, Barcelona still has a chance of winning the La Liga title. Barcelona still has a chance of occupying the top spot in the table. Although Barcelona is currently in third place in the table.

We have seen very poor performance from Barcelona in the last few matches. Hansi Flick will have to find out why Barcelona is suddenly in such a bad situation. If Barcelona cannot get back on track before the next match, it may not be possible for Barcelona to dominate La Liga.

Barcelona might have not had more than three consecutive losses, but if the needful is not done fast, they might continue their losing streak. It might be difficult for Barcelona to win the league with their current performance and their position on the table because Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is consistent than them. Man City can buy new players to strengthen the team because they are rich, but Barcelona is broke.

[Farma]

Barcelona might have not had more than three consecutive losses, but if the needful is not done fast, they might continue their losing streak. It might be difficult for Barcelona to win the league with their current performance and their position on the table because Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is consistent than them. Man City can buy new players to strengthen the team because they are rich, but Barcelona is broke.

Not so, don't look at the last few matches when Barcelona was down but look at the Barcelona team as a whole since the beginning of the season, I think they have good strength but currently some of their main players are injured so it has a big impact on the team's performance.
This season's competition to win the title will be fiercer and Barcelona deserves to be considered even though their performance is currently down but that doesn't mean they can't rise.
Barcelona, ​​Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, if we look at the overall strength of these three teams are not much different, with the long season journey of course making everything possible for the three teams, so it's better not to underestimate anyone among the three, I think in terms of percentage the three teams have the same chance of winning the title.

[iamsange]

Barcelona might have not had more than three consecutive losses, but if the needful is not done fast, they might continue their losing streak. It might be difficult for Barcelona to win the league with their current performance and their position on the table because Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is consistent than them. Man City can buy new players to strengthen the team because they are rich, but Barcelona is broke.

Although most people have considered Barcelona bankrupt this season, but for the next match in January, Barcelona must be able to win even though the match is at Getafe's home. Because from now on Barcelona has time to think about the revival of their own team because before returning to compete in La Liga Barcelona only has to think about how to win the match in the Super Cup and also in the Copa Del Rey. So Flick must have a way to make that revival from now so that Barcelona has better preparation in January.

[Velvet78]

Diego Simeone is completing his 13th year at Atletico Madrid. He can even increase it to 16 years as he has signed a new contract.    I'm really curious about when he is going to leave. Probably the time he leaves he will retire as well. 

He has met the expectations regularly during most of his years which is really impressive. It deserves to be appreciated a lot. This season he is obviously targeting to win his 3rd La Liga title. Can he do so, why not? It requires a quite hard work against teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid though. Those two are really like the owners of the league. In this situation the titles Simeone wins here gets even more valuable in the eyes of the team and fans both probably.

As long as they keep their defense this solid it isn't an impossible goal for them.

[Cryptmuster]

Although most people have considered Barcelona bankrupt this season, but for the next match in January, Barcelona must be able to win even though the match is at Getafe's home. Because from now on Barcelona has time to think about the revival of their own team because before returning to compete in La Liga Barcelona only has to think about how to win the match in the Super Cup and also in the Copa Del Rey. So Flick must have a way to make that revival from now so that Barcelona has better preparation in January.

Barcelona should have won against Leganes and even Atletico, but in these matches their attack played significantly worse than in previous matches, or their opponents' defense was better. Maybe now Barcelona will get some time to rest during these holidays and will come back with new strength to win again, but I will say that Barcelona did not play worse in these matches, they just were not so lucky in attack.

[BlackBoss_]

Diego Simeone is completing his 13th year at Atletico Madrid. He can even increase it to 16 years as he has signed a new contract.    I'm really curious about when he is going to leave. Probably the time he leaves he will retire as well.

When he joined Atletico Madrid, this club was in bad situation, from their financial crisis and he did not have good budget for player transfers. With his smartness and good capability to make well plans for the club development, he has helped them not only recover from the crisis, but win two La Liga titles and have a final match in Champions League. What Simeone already done for Atletico Madrid is very massive, and he deserves to be a legendary coach in this club.

Barcelona might have not had more than three consecutive losses, but if the needful is not done fast, they might continue their losing streak. It might be difficult for Barcelona to win the league with their current performance and their position on the table because Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is consistent than them. Man City can buy new players to strengthen the team because they are rich, but Barcelona is broke.

I don't know to be honest with you, and remember that like two months ago, nobody imagined that Manchester City will have a big crisis, and several weeks ago, noone thought that Barcelona will have too many bad performances and lost their first position too quickly like this.

All these things happened and if Barcelona have some more losses, it's not too big surprise. If it happened with Manchester City, it is possible to happen with Barcelona.

[HajiBagi]

Real Madrid are considering Theo Hernandez for left-back. Judging by the last games, they were expected to make a left-back transfer. In that area, Mendy and Garcia didn't do the job. Ancelotti tried different names. Camavinga wasn't a solution either.
The first choice for left back was Alphonso Davies, but since he will stay at Bayern, Theo Hernandez seems to be the first choice now. Hernandez, who played for Real Madrid for one season before, could be a good signing but I'm not sure how much AC Milan would be willing to ask for him. I think he can easily play in Real Madrid's starting 11 in the current squad.

Having a good left-back is the best decision for Real Madrid, if we look at Real Madrid's last match against Sevilla we will see how good Camavinga holds the position, Mendy and France Garcia are not the type of defensive left-back Real Madrid wants, Real Madrid need a player who can do 70% of what Marcelo is doing for the club, Alphonso Davies and Theo Hernandes is the best candidate for the position Since Marcelo left Real Madrid the team never have a good defensive left back.

It is not only a defensive left back Real Madrid needs, Real Madrid needs a defensive midfield and also a defensive Right back, Lucas And Tchoumeni are not doing their job, although Lucas is not a permanent Right back and Tchoumeni's performance as a Defensive midfield is not good, Dani Ceballos performance is even better than his performance, Real Madrid need to give Cebalos chance and also find another defensive midfield that can challenge Tchoumeni to make him serious.

[rahmad2nd]

Barcelona certainly has a chance to start all over again. They are not out of the running to return to the top spot yet. They still have a chance to grab the top spot. However, they must return to their old form and maintain the winning streak. If Barcelona can learn from their old mistakes and start their journey anew in the new year, then maybe we can dream of winning the Spanish league title with them.

In the next match, they will take the field against Getafe. Even though Getafe is at the bottom of the points table, Barcelona will definitely make a mistake if they take them lightly. Barcelona's current weakness is their finishing. Getafe will definitely want to take this opportunity and will try to defeat Barcelona with their strong defense. Barcelona will definitely pay the price if they go to the field with fragile finishers against a strong defensive team. But I think Barcelona have enough time to improve their weak points and Hansi Flick will definitely work with his team to turn their weaknesses into strengths.

Barca is not finished yet, but it will be quite difficult for them to overtake the two teams above them. However, they certainly still have a chance to start over again. But Flick has homework to fix so that his squad returns to how they started the season, it is quite complicated, especially if Flick cannot bring in some of the players he needs as a necessity in his team's squad. Flick's tactics and system are actually very effective and dynamic, unfortunately in several matches their front line had difficulty creating opportunities to score goals. Unfortunately they conceded and eventually lost, even though technically they dominated the course of each match. The 20th week of La Liga against Getafe should be their momentum to return to winning ways, especially after they were defeated by Legenes and Atletico Madrid. Even so, it seems that Barcelona will get resistance from Getafe, whether it is with counter-attack tactics or they will also play offensively. Getafe is in an unsafe zone, they also need a win even though they will have difficulty fighting Barcelona in the next match. But in any case, Barcelona is far more superior, especially since the two teams have a fairly obvious gap.

[Ahli38]

Rubén Baraja can safe Valencia from relegation last season and i thought Valencia will be much better under him this season but clearly i was wrong about that because since the beginning of season Valencia have to fight to avoiding relegation zone which make the owner of Valencia have to sack Rubén Baraja and Carlos Corberan is new manager and hired until 2027 and while managing West Brom Corberan has good records because West Brom even can occupy 7th place at Championship division under him and in Valencia he has heavy job because he have to bringing Valencia to survive in Laliga

The task that Carlos Corberan has as the new coach in Valencia is truly very difficult. Because we know that Valencia is currently in the relegation zone. And of course the reason behind the change of coach at the club is aimed at saving Valencia from avoiding the relegation zone this season. And Carlos Corberan will certainly feel a very high level of responsibility at the moment. And I hope that as a young coach he can bring these hopes into reality.

Valencia has 1 postponed match that can be used. But unfortunately the postponed match will be the most difficult match. Because the opponent they have to face is Real Madrid, of course the quality of the two is very different.
Valencia will probably only have home advantage. And besides that I can't see a good chance for this team when facing Real Madrid. But at least Valencia has beaten Girona and Betis this season. So it doesn't rule out the possibility that they will also be able to make things difficult for Real Madrid, even though that's a small chance.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Madrid will have it easy because Valencia are bottom, tied with Valladolid. Valencia have also just sacked coach Rubén Barajara to sign Carlos Corberán, who was coaching West Bromwich Albion in the English second division. Some people ironically say that they have signed a coach with a view to the division Valencia will be playing in next year, the second division.

So I'm sure that the bookies are going to pay very little for Madrid to win because that is by far the most likely outcome.

I also think so because facing a weak opponent like Valencia will not be difficult for Real Madrid to win the match. Valencia have only managed to win one match in their last five so their chances of beating Real Madrid at home are much tougher. The coach also does not have a good track record so there is probably a big chance of them being relegated, especially since their current points tally is to second bottom.

The bookies will definitely pay less for people who bet on Real Madrid because they are confident that the match will be won by them. It was the same when I bet on the Inter Milan vs Como match in Serie-A with a small win offered by the site.

[irhact]

It is true that Barcelona is in a slightly better position compared to Manchester City. Manchester City has no chance of winning the Premier League title. However, Barcelona still has a chance of winning the La Liga title. Barcelona still has a chance of occupying the top spot in the table. Although Barcelona is currently in third place in the table.

Barcelona are far better than Manchester city this season, Manchester city are in a terrible position. They mightn't win any trophy this season but Barcelona on the other hand has improved significantly from how they were last year. Barcelona has scored 51 goals this season and they're the highest scoring club in la liga, they're just unlikely that they have lost their first position. But all hopes aren't lost as they'll still have more chances of topping the table and maybe stay there until the season comes to an end. La Liga don't have too many teams that can defeat Barcelona this season compared to the teams that can defeat Manchester city in the premier league.

[Zaguru12]

Barcelona are far better than Manchester city this season, Manchester city are in a terrible position. They mightn't win any trophy this season but Barcelona on the other hand has improved significantly from how they were last year. Barcelona has scored 51 goals this season and they're the highest scoring club in la liga, they're just unlikely that they have lost their first position. But all hopes aren't lost as they'll still have more chances of topping the table and maybe stay there until the season comes to an end. La Liga don't have too many teams that can defeat Barcelona this season compared to the teams that can defeat Manchester city in the premier league.

In as much as we will like to compare them both I will say both have been a shadow of themselves but at least Manchester city to me can have this break or poor season without anyone actually questioning their capabilities because we all know how competitive the premier league is or maybe how rigorous the league is and they have managed to win it five times in the last six seasons with also a treble to within it but what has Barcelona won over the last five seasons.

Barcelona this season in terms of points are worse than Xavi worst start to the campaign last season, not to mention that they are behind a Real Madrid team with almost all its defenders out injured and only three recognized defenders currently available, with their forwards not always available yet they managed still win games. To me both clubs do not have an excuse most especially Barcelona than Manchester City

[bastisisca]

It is true that Barcelona is in a slightly better position compared to Manchester City. Manchester City has no chance of winning the Premier League title. However, Barcelona still has a chance of winning the La Liga title. Barcelona still has a chance of occupying the top spot in the table. Although Barcelona is currently in third place in the table.

Barcelona are far better than Manchester city this season, Manchester city are in a terrible position. They mightn't win any trophy this season but Barcelona on the other hand has improved significantly from how they were last year. Barcelona has scored 51 goals this season and they're the highest scoring club in la liga, they're just unlikely that they have lost their first position. But all hopes aren't lost as they'll still have more chances of topping the table and maybe stay there until the season comes to an end. La Liga don't have too many teams that can defeat Barcelona this season compared to the teams that can defeat Manchester city in the premier league.

I wouldn't be so sure of giving Barcelona as the winning team compared to Manchester City, also because looking at the Premier League standings i don't see much distance from the start and in any case it remains a very difficult team to face.
I repeat, i wouldn't take Barcelona's victory over Manchester City for sure

[Palakka]

It is true that Barcelona is in a slightly better position compared to Manchester City. Manchester City has no chance of winning the Premier League title. However, Barcelona still has a chance of winning the La Liga title. Barcelona still has a chance of occupying the top spot in the table. Although Barcelona is currently in third place in the table.

Barcelona are far better than Manchester city this season, Manchester city are in a terrible position. They mightn't win any trophy this season but Barcelona on the other hand has improved significantly from how they were last year. Barcelona has scored 51 goals this season and they're the highest scoring club in la liga, they're just unlikely that they have lost their first position. But all hopes aren't lost as they'll still have more chances of topping the table and maybe stay there until the season comes to an end. La Liga don't have too many teams that can defeat Barcelona this season compared to the teams that can defeat Manchester city in the premier league.

Barcelona position in the La Liga standings is still relatively safe and their chances of winning the league are still very large, currently we can't equate the conditions of Barcelona and Manchester City, although indeed both are two big teams that are not in the best condition this season, but the difference in quality and competitiveness of the league is a factor that will affect both teams in winning the league this season,  In this case I agree with what @irhact said, because after all Barcelona has an easier journey, so it is not impossible for them to can still catch up  Atletico and Madrid, besides that Barcelona only has a difference of 2 points from the top of the standings, so they just need to continue to win and hope that Atletico and Madrid slip in 1 of their matches.

Comparison of the strengths of the two teams this season:

[Antotena]

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It is true that Barcelona is in a slightly better position compared to Manchester City. Manchester City has no chance of winning the Premier League title. However, Barcelona still has a chance of winning the La Liga title. Barcelona still has a chance of occupying the top spot in the table. Although Barcelona is currently in third place in the table.

We have seen very poor performance from Barcelona in the last few matches. Hansi Flick will have to find out why Barcelona is suddenly in such a bad situation. If Barcelona cannot get back on track before the next match, it may not be possible for Barcelona to dominate La Liga.

At this point, Manchester City are not trying to even win their league, they are trying to figure out where there problem lies in the team but Barcelona isn't like that, atleast for now they are not that bad and has the chance of coming back if they try hard to win games henceforth but their last 3 match is weird and not encouraging. You want to win the league and you have played literally almost the game while the people that are at the top still have some pending games, that means they might go lower on the table if the top teams win and team below them.

The players has enough holidays already, they should be back to normal, they are even better than Real Madrid that has alot of players to injuries and yet they manage to do better even though they sometimes waste opportunities. If Barcelona doesn't brace up now and comes to the top, their chance of winning will only go lower because the top teams will continue to create more point they can't reach again.

[shinratensei_]

Diego Simeone is completing his 13th year at Atletico Madrid. He can even increase it to 16 years as he has signed a new contract.    I'm really curious about when he is going to leave. Probably the time he leaves he will retire as well. 

Simeone is probably retiring at Atletico Madrid. He has no intention to leave from the club, but

He has met the expectations regularly during most of his years which is really impressive. It deserves to be appreciated a lot. This season he is obviously targeting to win his 3rd La Liga title. Can he do so, why not? It requires a quite hard work against teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid though. Those two are really like the owners of the league. In this situation the titles Simeone wins here gets even more valuable in the eyes of the team and fans both probably.

As long as they keep their defense this solid it isn't an impossible goal for them.

Simeone has been one of coach with most consistent performance. He helped atletico to consistently playing in UCL, though rarely won the trophy, but one of best coach.

Talking about Atletico Madrid, they can have a chance to win the title. They have Real Madrid as their opponent for the title race, and probably their golden chance to win the competition.

[giammangiato]

Barcelona position in the La Liga standings is still relatively safe and their chances of winning the league are still very large, currently we can't equate the conditions of Barcelona and Manchester City, although indeed both are two big teams that are not in the best condition this season, but the difference in quality and competitiveness of the league is a factor that will affect both teams in winning the league this season,  In this case I agree with what @irhact said, because after all Barcelona has an easier journey, so it is not impossible for them to can still catch up  Atletico and Madrid, besides that Barcelona only has a difference of 2 points from the top of the standings, so they just need to continue to win and hope that Atletico and Madrid slip in 1 of their matches.

Comparison of the strengths of the two teams this season:

thanks Palakka, this comparison is truly wonderful and spectacular
I also think that at the moment, Barcelona are better than Manchester City
without mentioning that Robert Lewandowski is really in form at the moment, he has scored a lot of goals and he feels the goal like no one, at the moment obviously