La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[TelolettOm]

Now, they've signed three defenders who I consider strong: Trent Arnold, Huijsen, and Alvaro Carreras. We know those are top defenders. And this will impact their defense.

So far Madrid have signed three top defender from Trent Arnold, Huijsen and last recruitment Alvaro Carreras who performed quite well last season with Benfica,

But, of course, he won't be a starter right away. He still needs a lot of time and training hours to break into the starting eleven. And is there any hope for that? We'll see in the next few years, as this is his first experience, so perhaps he needs proper guidance and a solid track record.

And now, some of their top players are showing off their performances in training as the games begin.


Source: Real Madrid's recruits this season

[Furious 7]

Today there seems to be a lot of news about the schedule that makes Madrid angry. Madrid even applied for a change of schedule but did not get approval. Even Osasuna's opponents have agreed to the postponement, but the league federation has rejected it all. This condition makes Madrid have to adjust their preparations again. With this condition, Madrid does not seem to have much preparation for a trial match. What do you think?

They only have 1 match for preseason at the moment in contrast to some other big clubs that have more preseason schedules of at least 2 or 3 matches before starting the new season, but actually this could not be too worried because there are only 2 new additions (Mastantuono and Alvaro Carreraz) who still have not gotten the first match for their squad for the rest for several other new players such as Huijsen and TAA they have played several times in the CWC some time ago.

But if the ideal is to have at least a few matches for trials but when the request for a postponement of the schedule is not approved now then inevitably they must be able to maximize the existing matches before the season starts.

It must be a little difficult but for a club like Madrid they can certainly do it even if it does seem a little disadvantaged for now.

[Akbarkoe]

So far Bellingham and Arda has been doing great but I still reserve some skepticism within that midfield because this are just preseason games and even at the club world cup I did not get impressed enough so I think when the season kicks off we get to see more and ascertain if to trust that dou in the midfield enough, this does not mean they are doing any bad but I would love time to test them some more through  the champions league and the la liga because those two leagues does holds some serious competition that will bring out the best in most players.

As for Bellingham, he may still have the potential to show his best in the Champions League and La Liga, but as for Arda, I still prefer Rodrygo, even though Arda is a young player who Alonso has placed a lot of trust in for Real Madrid's first team. However, after the Club World Cup, almost everyone knows that Real Madrid's midfield is still very poor and needs serious improvement if they want to go far in the Champions League and even be a contender for the La Liga title next season.

Yes, they need to immediately fix their midfield before the league really starts. Arda and Bellingham have indeed appeared quite promising, but to anticipate all possibilities that occur, including the possibility of experiencing another storm of injuries and to strengthen their midfield, Real Madrid must bring in new players. Moreover, currently Jude Bellingham is in the recovery period which makes him have to miss several matches at the start of the season.

The game between Barcelona and Daegu FC is still ongoing, as Barcelona leads 5-0, in the first half, Gavi scored a brace, Lewandowski scored one, and A. Fernandez and Marcus Rashford each scored one. I still anticipate more goals before the final whistle, and today will be an exciting day for Marcus Rashford as he scores his first goal for Barcelona, which I believe to be the best goal of the game and he's still playing well. And one thing I observed about Marcus Rashford is that, although he's doing well so far, but I don't think he's playing the Barcelona pattern of the game. He needs more playing time in training to get used to it.

Marcus Rashford has yet to fully adapt to his Barcelona teammates or Hansi Flick's strategy. However, his goalscoring streak suggests he would be a valuable addition to Barcelona. It's a good start, and I certainly hope Rashford can return to his best form once the season starts and score more goals.

[Adiljutt156]

Atletico Madrid Football Club is facing Porto Club in a club friendly match today and it seems to me that they may be trying to find a rhythm in this match. We can see that both teams have shown great spirit and It is true that both teams will attack the opposing goalkeeper with great intensity in this club friendly match. It is true that this transfer summer Atletico Madrid's manager may have been given a huge budget to revamped the team, perhaps they have also managed to acquire some special players. But today's match shows that Julian Alvarez and Norwegian player Alexander Sorloth will be able to play an important role in the attack today against Porto. These two teams haven't done well at all in a mega competition like the Club World Cup but I'm hoping that this match will at least be a close fight.

We saw last match between Porto football team and Atlético de Madrid football team and we saw only 1 goal in this match as no players tried hard to do more goals in this match. Froholdt was a person who did goal at 46 minutes when it was need of team because we saw no goal in the first half of the match but it doesn't mean no player tried to do goal in this match. Many players tried to do goal in this match but no one was successful in his mission and we saw no goal by Atlético de Madrid in the whole match. The shots of Porto football team were more in this match and these were 11 and 4 shots were on target.But possession percentage of Atlético de Madrid football team was excellent and that was 52 percent and passes were also more of that team.

[BIT-BENDER]

Now, they've signed three defenders who I consider strong: Trent Arnold, Huijsen, and Alvaro Carreras. We know those are top defenders. And this will impact their defense.

So far Madrid have signed three top defender from Trent Arnold, Huijsen and last recruitment Alvaro Carreras who performed quite well last season with Benfica,

But, of course, he won't be a starter right away. He still needs a lot of time and training hours to break into the starting eleven. And is there any hope for that? We'll see in the next few years, as this is his first experience, so perhaps he needs proper guidance and a solid track record.

And now, some of their top players are showing off their performances in training as the games begin.


Source: Real Madrid's recruits this season

Real Madrid now has Rudiger, Militao, Trent, Huijsen, Carreras, Asensio. They obviously have no problem in their defense. Unlike what Ancelotti suffered last season I don't think Alonso will be using midfielder like Valverde to complete the defense. I just believe that this present Real Madrid would have been a bigger force in the hands of Carlo Ancelotti than Alonso but let's wait and see.
If Real Madrid want to compete against Barcelona in La Liga next season they need their high salary earners player to focus on the field and stop basking in their UEFA champions league glory.

[KTChampions]

I wonder what the 10 million next to Trent-Alexander Arnold means? He came to Real as a free agent. Could it be a signing bonus or agent payments for the transfer? Those who don't know how much Trent costs may misunderstand this infographic 
Real has strengthened all the lines, it is surprising that many do not understand why bookmakers quote Real as the favorite to win La Liga (in the Champions League they are also in the top three).

He was actually signed for 10 million if we look at it logically. He confirmed he wouldn’t be renewing his contract in June and that he had accepted the Real Madrid contract but his Liverpool contract then was to run until June ending before he will be declared a free agent but Real Madrid where already in the club world then and June ending will definitely hinder the players transfer and also his participation in the World Cup would be hindered so to hasten the whole process Real Madrid offered Liverpool 10 million to terminate his contract so that he can sign for them and register early for the club World Cup.

It was actually a good business in the end for Liverpool but they would have had extra 18 million as at January When Real Madrid were offering close 28 million then but they believed they could actually convince him to sign and stay for longer time as it was the same thing they did with Salah and Van Dijke little did they know that Arnold has actually agreed to sign for Real Madrid much much earlier than that. At the end 10 million is actually what Real Madrid signed him for which to me was still good for Liverpool than simply losing him for free

Wow, I didn't know that. Honestly, Liverpool were very petty here - Liverpool certainly didn't need Trent in June, they basically took 10 million from Real Madrid just to get out of their way. Okay from a business point of view, but not so much if you think about it as a human being. It's clear that the attitude towards Trent at the club is very negative after he decided to leave (for free), but in the winter they could have sold him for 50 million, which is very good for half a season. In general, the result is that no one will accuse Real of poaching players for free  

[masulum]

Today there seems to be a lot of news about the schedule that makes Madrid angry. Madrid even applied for a change of schedule but did not get approval. Even Osasuna's opponents have agreed to the postponement, but the league federation has rejected it all. This condition makes Madrid have to adjust their preparations again. With this condition, Madrid does not seem to have much preparation for a trial match. What do you think?

There are several factors that contributed to the rejection of this schedule change request by La Liga authorities. One of them is La Liga will not change the schedule once it has been set, due to the risks faced by clubs participating in the Club World Cup. In my opinion, this is a form of protest by La Liga because FIFA did not consult with La Liga regarding the organization of the Club World Cup. The plan to postpone the schedule had already been announced by the La Liga president. However, it came as a surprise that Madrid did not receive permission.

[PremiumcryptoHub]

I think everyone has already noticed that Marcus Rashford managed to score the first goal of his new career for Barcelona Football Club in a friendly match today.Through this friendly match, perhaps his career goal tally for this club will start to add up and he will be able to gradually develop further. My idea the goal that this Manchester United player scored against the Daegu football team maybe this goal marked the beginning of a new era for his Career.

However the entire Barcelona team was very confident in that match because there was no reflection of any worry in their performance, they tried to present the game in a very simple way and Gaby's games these days are truly breathtaking because he is able to score goals in a row in these friendly matches.

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I think Alonso has been monitoring these players before the new season started and he must have a plan of who will be in the lineup, as you say there is no doubt about Bellingham we all know how far his contribution I even saw him as a savior when Real Madrid was in a deadlock. For Arda yeah he is a young player who still needs a lot of experience to take his place as a starter and sometimes he is the right alternative as a substitute. For a non-decisive match like the Cup I am sure Arda is the main choice in the line up while giving him more playing opportunities and experience. By the way I heard rumors that Arda will be loaned this season but so far there is no official information.

Were you expecting Xabi to be sleeping before? That's literally the only thing he has as a job, he is responsible for everything about players, he doesn't have anything else than that job. He knows every player capacity, what they can do and what they can't do, he knows each player his weakness and the best they can deliver. Even you can know this things judging from the previous matches and how each player perform in the club or how some of them play from their previous clubs.

I'm still not yet convinced about this season and what the team can actually do till now because of the state of the club but if we have the full season in motion now, we are going to have everything in check. When I look at the way Barcelona is killing all this friendly matches, you will agree with me that Real Madrid is still playing and they are not there yet where Barcelona is right now. I can confidently defend Barcelona to Beat Real Madrid if they meet today.

[Stormisover]

Honestly, I'm not optimistic about Real Madrid's future. They haven't played any friendly matches yet. The team is out of sync. I saw this in the Club World Cup matches. They weren't playing well in defense, and in attack, it seemed like a fight for the spotlight. I don't know what the coach is planning, but I'm not optimistic. Real Madrid's luck is that Barcelona is also great in defense. Atlético Madrid doesn't even dream of winning the title, and the other teams are just teams playing to stay in the league or occupy positions that allow them to qualify for European competitions.

I share your sentiments about Real Madrid. Especially their attacking line, which I don't think has perfect chemistry yet. Vini Jr. and Mbappé are good players. But sometimes they want to stand out. At the Club World Cup, I also thought their back line still needed improvement. But actually, considering their results in the transfer market, it's been quite good. Real Madrid has brought in several needed players, especially for the back line. Now it's only a matter of time before the team improves again. It depends on the coach whether he can integrate the players' strengths well. I hope that at Real Madrid there won't be any personal rivalries between the players, which could actually drag the team down. At Manchester United, for example, I think sometimes the players compete with each other in the squad, which can sometimes lead to imperfect teamwork. Although they're still good, they can be more than that. And I hope Real Madrid remains the Real Madrid they've always been, where the players always work together well.

Hmm don't worry I think xavi Alonso is cooking so let him cook, believe me Real Madrid that you guys are seeing not worthy might shock everyone of you next season, because I'm very much sure real Madrid will never accept defeat for the second time in a row, they don't stand the chance of going trophyless comes next season, Barcelona have not made any signing again after Marcus Rashford and they don't intend to, tho Real Madrid didn't see any win against them last season out of the four times they mate, but I'm quite certain it will never repeat itself again, so let's just take a chil peal and watch how next season goes.

[Mate2237]

Honestly, I'm not optimistic about Real Madrid's future. They haven't played any friendly matches yet. The team is out of sync. I saw this in the Club World Cup matches. They weren't playing well in defense, and in attack, it seemed like a fight for the spotlight. I don't know what the coach is planning, but I'm not optimistic. Real Madrid's luck is that Barcelona is also great in defense. Atlético Madrid doesn't even dream of winning the title, and the other teams are just teams playing to stay in the league or occupy positions that allow them to qualify for European competitions.

I share your sentiments about Real Madrid. Especially their attacking line, which I don't think has perfect chemistry yet. Vini Jr. and Mbappé are good players. But sometimes they want to stand out. At the Club World Cup, I also thought their back line still needed improvement. But actually, considering their results in the transfer market, it's been quite good. Real Madrid has brought in several needed players, especially for the back line. Now it's only a matter of time before the team improves again. It depends on the coach whether he can integrate the players' strengths well. I hope that at Real Madrid there won't be any personal rivalries between the players, which could actually drag the team down. At Manchester United, for example, I think sometimes the players compete with each other in the squad, which can sometimes lead to imperfect teamwork. Although they're still good, they can be more than that. And I hope Real Madrid remains the Real Madrid they've always been, where the players always work together well.

Hmm don't worry I think xavi Alonso is cooking so let him cook, believe me Real Madrid that you guys are seeing not worthy might shock everyone of you next season, because I'm very much sure real Madrid will never accept defeat for the second time in a row, they don't stand the chance of going trophyless comes next season, Barcelona have not made any signing again after Marcus Rashford and they don't intend to, tho Real Madrid didn't see any win against them last season out of the four times they mate, but I'm quite certain it will never repeat itself again, so let's just take a chil peal and watch how next season goes.

You're right Xavi Alonso has been on the team for a while even though it has no been long too and he has had a feel of the team in the club world cup so he must have known strength and weaknesses of the team so I believe by now he must have found a way to correct all the areas that is not that good.



Don't forget what Xavi Alonso was able to do with Leverkusen so any one writing off madrid will be doing that on their own because looking at current squad dept I don't see any team that is better than this current madrid team so I see madrid as a force to reckon with the Spanish laliga

[AirtelBuzz]

Hmm don't worry I think xavi Alonso is cooking so let him cook, believe me Real Madrid that you guys are seeing not worthy might shock everyone of you next season, because I'm very much sure real Madrid will never accept defeat for the second time in a row, they don't stand the chance of going trophyless comes next season

Literally It is true that maybe no one sees Madrid as incompetent, it is even true that they may not accept defeat for the second time in a row. Real Madrid manager is now ambitious with all players, in fact we can see right now that he wants Alexander-Arnold as his preferred right-back so it can be said that he is perhaps so reliable due to his quality and offensive contribution.

Barcelona have not made any signing again after Marcus Rashford and they don't intend to, tho Real Madrid didn't see any win against them last season out of the four times they mate, but I'm quite certain it will never repeat itself again, so let's just take a chil peal and watch how next season goes.

Yes, Barcelona Football Club may not have made any deals after Marcus Rashford but it can be said that they still have the will indeed the attitude of the manager of this team is creative because we saw that they signed Marcus Rashford from Manchester United and Joan Garcia from their rivals Espanyol. It may be true to some extent that Nico Williams could have brightened up the Spanish team's transfer summer still this team is showing their confidence in pre-season friendlies and they are going very aggressively there.

[Adams0001]

Now it really depends on how Xabi manages the club because looking at what is happening now with the adaptation and the need for him to provide space or decisions in Madrid's attack could be the difference.  If the situation remains the same as last season then it will be much more difficult but if Xabi finds a rhythm especially when their chemistry is established then this will be a very good thing indeed.

Madrid's attacking line next season will be even more complex as additions like Mastantuono and Arda are now trusted to provide more for Madrid. The defense, which has always been a problem, has also started to improve and the players for the start of the season are likely to be at their best as some of those who were injured are already in the squad.
So with that in mind, it's up to Xabi to develop his scheme for the first season because it's important especially when we talk about Madrid then Barcelona is always a benchmark and vice versa, the slightest mistake can make a real criticism in the season that will run in about 1 week.

Xabi Alonso is a great coach, and am very sure all the errors that Real Madrid players are making in the pitch he will resolve the issues and make them better. Madrid defence was very weak last season and making unnecessary errors in the pitch making the team to lose point. Now that xabi Alonso come he as make thing more better and get some new defenders, and the club will be more stronger. The only problem now in Madrid midfield is not that really good, but let see how xabi Alonso will handle that this season and making things happen.

Since kroos leave Madrid thay have not get experience players like him yet. modric as also leave the club to other leagues competitions. Xabi Alonso will make Guler a key player this season, and be playing the midfield. let see if they will be more improvement and making Madrid attackers function in the pitch well. Because without a good midfield they won't be a goals, and without a good defence you will always lose point in the league competition. Now that xabi Alonso as taking the worry of defence for Real Madrid because the defence is very okay and I believe with all the defender that are Madrid first eleven currently.

Barcelona will always ready and believe that they will always have the opportunity against Real madrid when ever they meet in the league competition. But am sure this season will be more competitive then last season because Madrid performance was very bad in the league. Making Hansi Flick have more history on top Madrid. All the meetings Hansi Flick face Ancelotti he always get the victory in the games. Now that they is a new coach and some fresh blood in the club let see how the season will go and know who will be the favorite to achieve the laliga this season.

[promise444c5]

Mbappe is not a problem, on the contrary, he is the team's salvation. Look at his goal numbers. He arrived and in his first season became La Liga's top scorer. This feat is not easy to achieve. Just remember that Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo have not yet managed to be La Liga's top scorer. The average number of goals they scored in their first years at Real Madrid was very low.

Lol!!!

If Vini doesn't  score enough goals in a season fans will complain as well because of the image he has been carrying all along , hope you aware of that.. Despite having low connection I think him and Jude Bellingham  was still one of those who had the highest assist for Mbappe..
Why I'm  I saying this? I'm  not against  the selling but whoever they will bring on as a winger must be willing to serve mbappe with most of his assists if not they might still continue to have same problem..so yeah probably  they need someone to fill in but let's  see how they handle it again this season under a new Manager, he's been  given power to  bench anyone aswell if possible  so I expect to see some actions very soonnnnn

[Furious 7]

If Vini doesn't  score enough goals in a season fans will complain as well because of the image he has been carrying all along , hope you aware of that.. Despite having low connection I think him and Jude Bellingham  was still one of those who had the highest assist for Mbappe..

In fact, this would be very good if it could happen because regardless of Vini's image or behavior on the pitch I think the function now must be made the same as the BBC era a few seasons ago where there must be one player who is used as a targetman to score goals and all the balls are focused there.

Jude played a very good role during his first season as a second striker but now he is used as an alternative to supply the ball and as a play maker to build up the attack.

It remains to be seen what Xabi's decision will be because if it's anything like last season I don't think Madrid will be able to improve because it's like there's a thin barrier where the competition between players to score is so great that rather than something like that happening, it would be better to have someone who is a target man in the squad and other players support that so that the scheme works well.

[Ahli38]

Mbappe is not a problem, on the contrary, he is the team's salvation. Look at his goal numbers. He arrived and in his first season became La Liga's top scorer. This feat is not easy to achieve. Just remember that Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo have not yet managed to be La Liga's top scorer. The average number of goals they scored in their first years at Real Madrid was very low.

Mbappe isn't a problem, but I just think he's a bit selfish. What I mean is, when other players have opportunities to score and he's in a difficult position, Mbappe still insists on scoring, shooting from difficult positions, only to miss. I saw this happen frequently last season, and he actually scored big thanks to the contributions of Vinicius and Rodrygo. Without these two skilled wingers, I don't think Mbappe would have been able to score as much.

Well, that's what we saw last season. And I agree with this, Mbappé is great at scoring goals but also has a rather selfish characteristic. While the results were quite good, being the top scorer isn't necessarily a good thing if the team he plays for ultimately fails last season. But that does prove he is a great striker. However, sometimes when he pushes himself too hard to score goals when he's in a difficult position and other players are in better positions, it can be quite frustrating. But that's Mbappé, and because of that, he always manages to score so many goals. And yes, the contribution of his excellent wingers at Real Madrid was indeed a pillar of Mbappé's success at Real Madrid last season. Rodrygo and Vini Jr. also contributed significantly through their assists. So, if Mbappé managed to become the top scorer, it can be said to be due to the success of all of Real Madrid's back line, which still shows great cooperation. Now, only the team's back line needs attention, but I'm sure it's getting better.
Bellingham also played a significant role. Unfortunately, it looks like he'll be sidelined for the start of the new season as he recovers from surgery on his injury.

[GbitG]

You don't need to hold on to that doubt. We must remember Bellingham contributions before Mbappe arrival, he confidently helped Madrid win titles. And we should also remember that Arda is one of the young, ambitious players who keeps improving season by season. On the other hand, Madrid now has a top class coach in Alonso, who will truly make the most of every opportunity to take Madrid to the highest level in both the UCL and La Liga.

Right now Real Madrid all players are good everyone is doing their job brilliantly, whether it's Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, or Arda Guler. All of them are contributing well, but here is the one loop that is just pushing the lacking in the team and which is a good supplier. I have said many times before that the weak point of the Real Madrid team is the lack of a great midfielder like Toni Kroos who can supply the team with passing in the right direction at the right time. For many years, Real Madrid's attack was one of the greatest due to Toni Kroos. So, Real Madrid still has an attack player, but he cannot perform like in previous history, and the reason for this is the absence of a good crosser supplier.

If Real Madrid signs a good midfielder, I am sure that no one will be able to beat Real Madrid, not even Barcelona, because Real Madrid's attack is one of the greatest attacks, but due to the lack of a midfield, they are unable to perform well.

[Iamgoat]

You're saying that the league is most likely structured in favor of Barcelona or any other team other than Real Madrid. No, I think they should start complaining less and playing more. Lately they've been doing nothing but crying about things that are against them, but in reality, only they see these injustices. Since Ancelotti left the bench, the team has been in a state of collapse.

Ancelotti has really invested a lot to the club before he left to the Brazil national team. But since the arrival of Xabi Alonso, he isn't able to coordinate the team properly to be able to make the best out of the opportunities which comes with the team players. Nothing has been designed in favor of any team, not even the Barcelona or so. But the real Madrid guys need to further reposition themselves once the league begins proper.

[Obari]

Ancelotti has really invested a lot to the club before he left to the Brazil national team. But since the arrival of Xabi Alonso, he isn't able to coordinate the team properly to be able to make the best out of the opportunities which comes with the team players. Nothing has been designed in favor of any team, not even the Barcelona or so. But the real Madrid guys need to further reposition themselves once the league begins proper.

Real Madrid will find their way around and get back on their feet next season. They've gone through a whole lot in previous season and bouncing back to epic state, they need to understand to the system and how it works currently. Real Madrid loss interm of calling the play makers for the club. Players like Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, these are creative midfielders that will go to any extent to enable the frontline of Real Madrid is filled with long crosses and key passes that will lead to goals. But today, these players are no longer there and the current ones just doing their best but not experienced enough to handle such a crucial role in the team.

Carlo Ancelotti played with the very best players, same thing apply to Zinedine Zidane but when it comes to Xabi Alonso game, alot happening and there's full presence of winnings. Alonso will recruit players and also come in contact with the current players.

[GbitG]

Carlo Ancelotti played with the very best players, same thing apply to Zinedine Zidane but when it comes to Xabi Alonso game, alot happening and there's full presence of winnings. Alonso will recruit players and also come in contact with the current players.

Yeah, that's absolutely right!!!!
You just spotted a really good point that Zidane and Angelotti both have great player teams (Kroos, Modric, Casemero) but when it comes to Xabi Alonso, all the players that are required for a great builduphave dropped off from the team. I think Xabi Alonso will need a lot of time to settle in like some time is required to organize this team because he is a great coach and his competency level is very good, so I hope that if a few players are added to the team sheet them probably, the team can give a better display for next season....