La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[Ndabagi01]

It would be interesting to know how much money Real Madrid are asking for because in my opinion Rodrygo, just like his teammate Vinicius Juni, is quite overrated. He's been playing for Real Madrid for years and yet he never managed to actually become a starter. He scored some important goals but I wouldn't say he's ever been an important player. Probably they're going to ask 80-90 millions, at least, I would never pay that amount of money.

Rodrygo will not be a world class player if he remains with Real Madrid with players like Vinicius Jr and Mbappe in the squad and are more favoured than him in the starting lineups. He is not the best of players to go for such high price because his contribution aren’t as much as Vinicius Jr and that of Mbappe but when he’s giving the chance to represent the team, he tends to perform greatly, scores and also assist. You may see him as an overrated player because he doesn’t have more playing time, but the fact is that he’s a player that when he joins other teams, he will become their starting lineup in those teams.

[Stablexcoin]

Rodrygo is a pretty special player, and im not talking about his important carreer goals or what he can bring because of his talent, im talking about he is not a normal player at all, and in Real Madrid performance he behave good but in other team i dont know if he is gonna be on a good shape or being important.

So if you aks me i didnt sign Rodrygo at all if im other team from other league.

Rodrygo is truly special, a player needs to be talented before called special. Rodrygo is only 24 years of age with potentials to play in any competitive league. At his current age he should be able to achieve his prime carrier, a fast move to Arsenal is what the fans are hoping for.

If Real Madrid are very open to put him out for sale means they don't include him in the squad at the very season, and from another view it seems like Rodrygo also refusing the move to Arsenal.

[Chilwell]

Witsel follows Reinildo and Azpilicueta through Atletico exit door

Atletico Madrid have confirmed the exit of Axel Witsel, just a few hours after announcing Reinildo and Cesar Azpilicueta are also leaving. Axel Witsel has become the third big name to leave Atletico Madrid as a free agent on the same day, after defensive duo Reinildo and Cesar Azpilicueta.

Witsel joined Atletico in 2022 following four years with Borussia Dortmund, going on to make 116 appearances for Los Colchoneros in all competitions.

He scored three goals, with the last of those coming just over a week ago in Atleti's 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders in the Club World Cup.

That proved to be his final outing for Atleti, as he was an unused substitute for their 1-0 win over Botafogo on matchday three.

After Diego Simeone's side exited that competition at the group stage, finishing behind Paris Saint-Germain and Botafogo on goal difference, Witsel's spell in the Spanish capital was brought to an end.

Witsel told the club's website: "Thank you for the trust, passion, and unconditional support. It has been an honour to wear this shirt, and I will always treasure very special memories of this chapter in my career."

A club statement read: "Atletico Madrid thanks him for his commitment and hard work during his time at the club and wish him every success in his future endeavours both on and off the pitch."

As well as allowing Witsel, Reinildo and Azpilicueta to leave as free agents, Atletico permitted Arthur Vermeeren to make his loan stay at RB Leipzig permanent for €20m.

Source link: https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/la-liga/articles/witsel-follows-reinildo-and-azpilicueta-through-atletico-exit-door-2025-06-30

[tiCeR]

Rodrygo is a pretty special player, and im not talking about his important carreer goals or what he can bring because of his talent, im talking about he is not a normal player at all, and in Real Madrid performance he behave good but in other team i dont know if he is gonna be on a good shape or being important.

So if you aks me i didnt sign Rodrygo at all if im other team from other league.

Rodrygo is truly special, a player needs to be talented before called special. Rodrygo is only 24 years of age with potentials to play in any competitive league. At his current age he should be able to achieve his prime carrier, a fast move to Arsenal is what the fans are hoping for.

If Real Madrid are very open to put him out for sale means they don't include him in the squad at the very season, and from another view it seems like Rodrygo also refusing the move to Arsenal.

Rodrygo is a great talent, but Arsenal doesn't need talents, they need players that are ready to play for the EPL title. Rodrygo couldn't make his way into the first eleven players at Real Madrid consistently. He was a player that was often used for substitutions. I think he is like an 8/10 and not good enough to take a spot of players like Mbappe or Vinicius Junior, which will leave him with a fight he can't win there.

Arsenal might take a shot at him and try to get him, but I don't know if he really is the player they should want to sign. Maybe they should once be ready to spend far more than 100 million to finally sign one of the best strikers there are in the world. Then again a problem for them is that they are this team that is known for always becoming second and why would a top striker be willing to join such a team if there are offers from the other big clubs like Manchester City or Real Madrid.

Rodrygo has to make a decision this summer and then it depends whether Real Madrid wants to keep him as a backup or what the transfer amount would be.

[ShowOff]

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Rodrygo is rumored to be wanted by several teams from the Premier League. When there is a good team interested, why not buy him? Sometimes we see players who initially played well at their previous club, and move to a new club, have difficulty adapting. Even players like Mbappe have also experienced something like that in Madrid. The coach at the club who wants him must see his potential to improve the team's performance. The club will take the risk if they really need his services.

It would be interesting to know how much money Real Madrid are asking for because in my opinion Rodrygo, just like his teammate Vinicius Juni, is quite overrated. He's been playing for Real Madrid for years and yet he never managed to actually become a starter. He scored some important goals but I wouldn't say he's ever been an important player. Probably they're going to ask 80-90 millions, at least, I would never pay that amount of money.

I think, the tactical changes Xabi Alonso might implement at Real Madrid could be a stronger reason for Rodrygo potential departure than interest from Premier League clubs. Financially, Real Madrid isn't in a position where they need to sell one of their best assets, and any club interested in signing Rodrygo would likely have to prepare a significant budget to meet his release clause.

ompetition in Real Madrid attack would become extremely fierce if Xabi Alonso favors a 3-4-1-2 formation. Rodrygo playing time might significantly decrease, and he could struggle to become a key player. In a two striker system, Vinicius and Mbappe would certainly be the mainstays up front, with Bellingham remaining behind them. Real Madrid is reportedly valuing Rodrygo at €80 million, which seems commensurate with the quality he offers.

[Obari]

Rodrygo is a pretty special player, and im not talking about his important carreer goals or what he can bring because of his talent, im talking about he is not a normal player at all, and in Real Madrid performance he behave good but in other team i dont know if he is gonna be on a good shape or being important.

So if you aks me i didnt sign Rodrygo at all if im other team from other league.

Real Madrid thinking about letting go of the Brazilian this summer. There's been tangling rumors about Arsenal keen on getting his signature but I don't think Rodrygo will give greenlight to a club that lacks winning mentality, they've been close to winning major trophies but end up achieving nothing. Rodrygo have the experience and strength to play football, he's vibrant and have more years ahead to play football. He should simply calm his nerves and choose a better club to play since his abilities and contributions are been overlooked.

There's a reason why Rodrygo is still playing in Real Madrid jersey, you know why? Rodrygo is a big game player in elite tournaments. He always turn up in big games and deliver his team when they need him most, he's present and ready to do what he does best.

[Raflesia]

It would be interesting to know how much money Real Madrid are asking for because in my opinion Rodrygo, just like his teammate Vinicius Juni, is quite overrated. He's been playing for Real Madrid for years and yet he never managed to actually become a starter. He scored some important goals but I wouldn't say he's ever been an important player. Probably they're going to ask 80-90 millions, at least, I would never pay that amount of money.

Madrid has a very good financial strength so they will put more pressure where when there is a club that wants their players including Rodrygo then they will give a fairly high price just like now, regardless of whether they set a price that is too high or not I don't think they will care about it because if the club that is interested is appropriate then they will definitely spend the funds to redeem their players.

This seems like the most arrogant way but on the other hand this is a situation that shows that they are a classy club so that other big clubs will not try to play around with them.
This method is always done by Madrid in the end because it is like a condition where they want to show that they are a club that can do anything including in player transfers. Currently 90 million or even 100 million is still possible for Rodrygo so if there is a club that is interested then they must definitely prepare this release clause.

[laijsica]

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Rodrygo is rumored to be wanted by several teams from the Premier League. When there is a good team interested, why not buy him? Sometimes we see players who initially played well at their previous club, and move to a new club, have difficulty adapting. Even players like Mbappe have also experienced something like that in Madrid. The coach at the club who wants him must see his potential to improve the team's performance. The club will take the risk if they really need his services.

It would be interesting to know how much money Real Madrid are asking for because in my opinion Rodrygo, just like his teammate Vinicius Juni, is quite overrated. He's been playing for Real Madrid for years and yet he never managed to actually become a starter. He scored some important goals but I wouldn't say he's ever been an important player. Probably they're going to ask 80-90 millions, at least, I would never pay that amount of money.

I think, the tactical changes Xabi Alonso might implement at Real Madrid could be a stronger reason for Rodrygo potential departure than interest from Premier League clubs. Financially, Real Madrid isn't in a position where they need to sell one of their best assets, and any club interested in signing Rodrygo would likely have to prepare a significant budget to meet his release clause.

ompetition in Real Madrid attack would become extremely fierce if Xabi Alonso favors a 3-4-1-2 formation. Rodrygo playing time might significantly decrease, and he could struggle to become a key player. In a two striker system, Vinicius and Mbappe would certainly be the mainstays up front, with Bellingham remaining behind them. Real Madrid is reportedly valuing Rodrygo at €80 million, which seems commensurate with the quality he offers.

If so, it will be great for Real Madrid, with their world-class players and the new coach Xabi Alonso, every decision seems to be in their favor. If the club can maintain its consistent success in the World Cup, it will strengthen their capabilities even more. Mbappe has not played in the last few matches due to illness, he has been missed in the team, but the team is on a winning streak. The next match with Juventus is going to be very exciting. Yes Xabi will change the team tactically and it should be consistent with the ability and mentality of the players. I think Real Madrid's financial situation is not as bad as Barcelona they have the financial solvency to bring in more great players.

[Tamaperdana]

Rodrygo is a pretty special player, and im not talking about his important carreer goals or what he can bring because of his talent, im talking about he is not a normal player at all, and in Real Madrid performance he behave good but in other team i dont know if he is gonna be on a good shape or being important.

So if you aks me i didnt sign Rodrygo at all if im other team from other league.

Rodrygo is rumored to be wanted by several teams from the Premier League. When there is a good team interested, why not buy him? Sometimes we see players who initially played well at their previous club, and move to a new club, have difficulty adapting. Even players like Mbappe have also experienced something like that in Madrid. The coach at the club who wants him must see his potential to improve the team's performance. The club will take the risk if they really need his services.

It would be interesting to know how much money Real Madrid are asking for because in my opinion Rodrygo, just like his teammate Vinicius Juni, is quite overrated. He's been playing for Real Madrid for years and yet he never managed to actually become a starter. He scored some important goals but I wouldn't say he's ever been an important player. Probably they're going to ask 80-90 millions, at least, I would never pay that amount of money.

Yes, Rodrygo is not an ordinary player, the proof is that he has played quite an important role in Real Madrid so far. In addition, if you say that Rodrygo is not a core player for Real Madrid, I think that assumption is also not quite right. Because as far as I know Rodrygo always plays regularly at Real Madrid and has quite a lot of playing minutes. So I think Rodrygo can be said to be a core player for Real Madrid. Because in the right wing sector of Real Madrid, I think only Rodrygo is most suitable to be placed in that position. So I think he is quite an important player for Real Madrid. But if for example Real Madrid doesn't need him anymore, I think why would Rodrygo stay there. Because it's better for Rodrygo to find a new team that really needs him.

The teams in the English league are also not bad for Rodrygo, because as far as I know Arsenal is quite interested in bringing him in. So if there is an opportunity I think Rodrygo should immediately move from Real Madrid. Because while he is still young, because why stay at Real Madrid if he is no longer wanted there. Talking about adaptation is a secondary matter, although there are indeed many players who find it difficult to adapt to a new team, but I think that is a natural thing. Because basically adapting to a new team is not an easy thing. But if the player wants to try and never gives up, of course sooner or later they will definitely be able to adapt. So if Rodrygo also moves to a team in the Premier League, I think that option is quite right for him.

[armanda90]

I think, the tactical changes Xabi Alonso might implement at Real Madrid could be a stronger reason for Rodrygo potential departure than interest from Premier League clubs. Financially, Real Madrid isn't in a position where they need to sell one of their best assets, and any club interested in signing Rodrygo would likely have to prepare a significant budget to meet his release clause.

ompetition in Real Madrid attack would become extremely fierce if Xabi Alonso favors a 3-4-1-2 formation. Rodrygo playing time might significantly decrease, and he could struggle to become a key player. In a two striker system, Vinicius and Mbappe would certainly be the mainstays up front, with Bellingham remaining behind them. Real Madrid is reportedly valuing Rodrygo at €80 million, which seems commensurate with the quality he offers.

So far, Rodrygo losses his regular position under Xabi Alonso tactician in last three FIFA Club World Cup consecutives games, Alonso prefer for playing Arda Guler at right winger side as Rodrygo usually position but until right now Alonso not announce yet to public will sell him. Seems Alonso still try with his formation and rotate any player to find who will get regular position for next season including Rodrygo will get back his regular position or replacing by Arda Gular who performed quit well at last three games.
Real Madrid's current attacking line players most competitive after Gonzalo Garcia performing quit well by scoring 2 goals of 3 games, its difficult for Rodrygo how to get back his regular position if can't perform quite well seems loss his regular position.  However too early for predicting who will get regular position for next season under Xabi Alonso tactician, Rodrygo still have chance with his regular position and Arda Guler still have the same chance for fighting to get regular place.

[AirtelBuzz]

Toni Kroos was a great player and very few players can achieve what he has achieved for Real Madrid. When Toni Kroos left Real Madrid, he was still the best midfielder in Real Madrid but Real Madrid did not want to keep him at the club anymore which is why Real Madrid ended his contract. If Real Madrid had kept this midfielder for another season or two, I believe he would have performed much better for Real Madrid.
However, Toni Kroos has left now, but there is one more player who is currently being discussed in the transfer market, and that player is Rodrygo. Real Madrid brought several players to their club during these two seasons and they added those players to the starting eleven, so naturally the question arises in everyone's mind that is whether Real Madrid is going to sell Rodrygo.  

I have always believed that this player, known as the German sniper, has been able to win everything in his professional life with class and style, He was even a significant part of the Spanish club's Golden Team. But even then, it seems that there may have been an even better midfielder in this team who has already retired, meaning he has expressed a desire to move to another club. Moreover as you mentioned Real Madrid did not want Toni Kroos to stay at the club anymore, the context was fraught with his personal interests and personal freedoms on the basis of which his decisions were made, because I witnessed this legendary player retire after winning the UEFA Champions League final, drenched in the love of Madrid.

Of course Toni Kroos has already left but the player that Real Madrid has mentioned the most in the transfer market at the moment is the Brazilian descent player he was one of the important part of the part at once upon a time But if this Brazilian star is not in Xabi Alonso's plans now, then assume that he may be trying to leave him elsewhere so undoubtedly it is normal to raise the question in everyone's mind that Real Madrid may sell him.

[irhact]

Arsenal might take a shot at him and try to get him, but I don't know if he really is the player they should want to sign. Maybe they should once be ready to spend far more than 100 million to finally sign one of the best strikers there are in the world. Then again a problem for them is that they are this team that is known for always becoming second and why would a top striker be willing to join such a team if there are offers from the other big clubs like Manchester City or Real Madrid.

I think every player is good under a certain type of manager because a player mightn't be doing well in his current club but when he gets loan or brought to the club, he'll become a different player. Managers have way of influencing players therefore I'll love to see how it works out for Rodrygo under the new managers. But the decision to leave the club is that of the player therefore if he decides that he wants to leave and Arsenal wants to take him on loan then he can go but I don't think he'll make it in the premier league because the premier league is tougher than la Liga and he hasn't been able to make it into the starting eleven in a la liga club.

[SatoPrincess]

As far as I know after Tony Kroos left, Real Madrid has not won any trophies. Because as far as I know Tony left Real Madrid last season, and this season after Real Madrid was no longer strengthened by Tony, the result is that Real Madrid has had less than good achievements. Because in La Liga Real Madrid failed to become champions and in the Champions League Real Madrid was only able to advance to the quarter-finals. So with that, I think Tony's departure from Real Madrid really affected Real Madrid's performance significantly. Because watching this season Real Madrid without being strengthened by Tony, and it looks like their midfield is really not good. So that's why I emphasize that Real Madrid must immediately find a good midfielder, so that they can immediately fix the problems in the midfield.

In addition, Real Madrid does not need to bring in players who have the exact same playing style as Tony Kroos, because of course it will be difficult to find them. But the point is Real Madrid must find players who can make their midfield come back to life. And about Rodrygo, if Real Madrid really intend to sell him, I think Real Madrid will have problems in the wing sector. So Real Madrid should not do that, if next season they want to be a great team again.

Obviously Toni’s departure left a gap in the team as it has shown in the team’s performance last season but that isn’t enough excuse for me though because I feel the main reason Madrid didn’t record success last season was because of the numerous injuries they suffered throughout the season and I came across a post that said out of the players in the squad only Modric and Guller were the only players that didn’t suffer injury last season. I hope they fix this injury problem before the new season starts.

[bastisisca]

Nico Williams is younger than Lookman and he has two big advantages against Lookman: his experience in La Liga is what Lookman does not have and will need time for adaptation to a new league; and his understanding as well as good combination with Lamine Yamal in Spanish national team recent years. It is another disadvantage of Lookkman who will have to get familiarized with Yamal and build up bonds with other new teammates.

I believe transfer prices of Nico Williams and Lookman are not too different and both are expensive. However perhaps Nico Williams will cost Barcelona more money for his wage.

It will be interesting to see how he adapts to a new team.
Unfortunately, it is not a given that great champions play well together, there are many reasons and they are all strictly human reasons
for example, Messi had said that during his time with Barcelona he got along very well with his teammates, in fact he was unstoppable

[Frankolala]

It would be interesting to know how much money Real Madrid are asking for because in my opinion Rodrygo, just like his teammate Vinicius Juni, is quite overrated. He's been playing for Real Madrid for years and yet he never managed to actually become a starter. He scored some important goals but I wouldn't say he's ever been an important player. Probably they're going to ask 80-90 millions, at least, I would never pay that amount of money.

Rodrygo will not be a world class player if he remains with Real Madrid with players like Vinicius Jr and Mbappe in the squad and are more favoured than him in the starting lineups. He is not the best of players to go for such high price because his contribution aren’t as much as Vinicius Jr and that of Mbappe but when he’s giving the chance to represent the team, he tends to perform greatly, scores and also assist. You may see him as an overrated player because he doesn’t have more playing time, but the fact is that he’s a player that when he joins other teams, he will become their starting lineup in those teams.

Of course, any club that Rodrigo goes to, he will be among the first eleven. He is in a club with players that are better than him which gives him very little time to play on the field. Last two seasons was better for him before Mbappe came to Madrid. Since Mbappe came to the club, Rodrigo doesn't have that time anymore.

[Velvet78]

I don't expect Rodrygo to leave Real Madrid. He is a part of Xabi Alonso's plans.    Currently he is just experimenting with the lineup to see which formation and player choices work better.

As long as he uses 4-3-3 or 4-4-2, Rodrygo can be a starter easily. But in case of formations like 3-4-1-2, 3-5-2 and so on he might be a backup sometimes. But Real Madrid shouldn't lose a talent like him for sure. He is an important player in the squad.

[Tmoonz]

Lewandowski is now a player close to retirement and I don't know if he will still perform at a high level for Barcelona. It must be admitted that he was really good last year, but we are all waiting for his performance this year with curiosity. The Polish striker will recover more slowly from possible injuries as he is getting older, which is a negative situation for Barcelona. They should definitely transfer a good and quality striker instead. Barcelona can reach better places with these two transfers this year. I agree.

For the next two seasons I believe Lewandowski is still able to play at a good level but Barcelona needs to find a replacement figure because it is feared about the injury experienced by him.
He can be a distinguishing figure in the team because of the maturity and experience they have so that this is an advantage for Barcelona.
Age can indeed affect speed a little but if Barcelona has a number of creative midfielders it will not be difficult for Lewandowski to play at a better level.

A substitute figure can be used as an alternative because the coach can more easily rotate and I think Barcelona does need the figure next season because they will play in many competencies.

Lewandowski is that one player any team will count on any day any time, like dude is damn good at what he does, believe me lewandowski can still perform pretty good in the next three seasons coming, because dude is a baller, like we've seen lots of players that is good as lewandowski and even at their 30's they were still doing good, the likes of Ruben, xavi, mudric, etc.
So I still believe he can do it no matter the age, or maybe Barcelona should just get a plan b Incase of injuries at least the plan b can come in, but talking about if lewandowski can still perform I'm 90% sure of that.

[Gallar]

I don't expect Rodrygo to leave Real Madrid. He is a part of Xabi Alonso's plans.    Currently he is just experimenting with the lineup to see which formation and player choices work better.

As long as he uses 4-3-3 or 4-4-2, Rodrygo can be a starter easily. But in case of formations like 3-4-1-2, 3-5-2 and so on he might be a backup sometimes. But Real Madrid shouldn't lose a talent like him for sure. He is an important player in the squad.

I also agree with you, because if Real Madrid loses Rodrygo, I think it will be a bit difficult to get a more worthy replacement. Because the competition in the transfer market will certainly not be easy, so Real Madrid will not necessarily get a good player to replace Rodrygo if he is sold. But I am personally quite optimistic that Rodrygo will not be sold by Real Madrid, although currently the rumors about Rodrygo's sale are quite busy, but I am sure all of that will not really be realized. Because in essence Real Madrid still needs Rodrygo at this time, so they will also definitely think twice about selling Rodrygo.

But if for example Real Madrid's decision to sell Rodrygo is final, I think Rodrygo must accept that reality and he must be able to play better in his new team that he is visiting. So for now we just monitor how the continuation of the rumor that is currently being hotly discussed.

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And besides that tonight Real Madrid will play against Juventus in the last 16 of the Club World Cup. This match will certainly be very exciting, because both teams are big teams that have very good quality players.

[SilverCryptoBullet]

I also agree with you, because if Real Madrid loses Rodrygo, I think it will be a bit difficult to get a more worthy replacement. Because the competition in the transfer market will certainly not be easy, so Real Madrid will not necessarily get a good player to replace Rodrygo if he is sold. But I am personally quite optimistic that Rodrygo will not be sold by Real Madrid, although currently the rumors about Rodrygo's sale are quite busy, but I am sure all of that will not really be realized. Because in essence Real Madrid still needs Rodrygo at this time, so they will also definitely think twice about selling Rodrygo.

But if for example Real Madrid's decision to sell Rodrygo is final, I think Rodrygo must accept that reality and he must be able to play better in his new team that he is visiting. So for now we just monitor how the continuation of the rumor that is currently being hotly discussed.

There are not many star players who actually ready to be substitutions of other star players like Montella, Morientes, Sheringham in the past. Nowadays, star players have very high ego and they less likely want to be substitutions and Rodrygo does not want to be a substitution for either Vinicius Junior or Mbappe. He contributed considerably and won UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid before the appearance of Mbappe there.

Real Madrid seems to ready to sell Rodrygo as they can not use this attacking star player well together with Vinicius and Mbappe. They even struggled to use both Vinicius and Mbappe in a same squad and having Rodrygo in will make things more complicated and worse.

And besides that tonight Real Madrid will play against Juventus in the last 16 of the Club World Cup. This match will certainly be very exciting, because both teams are big teams that have very good quality players.

This club world cup is not too important with Real Madrid and they don't let club world cup affecting their preparation for a next season. Juventus can not win Champions League and they will see FIFA Club World Cup as a good chance of winning a title.

[KTChampions]

Moreover, with various rumors circulating, now Athletic Club seems quite excited if Nico goes to Barcelona. And Nico Williams is also warned to be more vigilant and aware of the possibility of his position in Barcelona if signed, because it is constrained by player registration.

And the rumor is, Athletic Club actually prefers Nico Williams to Bayern Munich than to Barcelona.

Source: Athletic Bilbao prefer Nico Williams going to Bayern Munich then Barcelona.

According to the latest news, negotiations between Williams and Barcelona have been suspended because the player wants written guarantees that he will be registered, and Barcelona cannot provide such guarantees. I would like to know what penalties Williams' side wants to see in the contract for violating this clause, but apparently they are serious since Barcelona does not want to include it in the contract. I don't understand why such behavior of the player surprises the management of Barcelona. Nobody wants to be tied to a contract and not have game practice.