La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[boltz]

Diego Simeone is under increasing pressure after Atletico suffered a series of poor results at the start of the season, this time they had to share points with after being held to a 1-1 draw by promoted team Elche, this draw will have an effect on the players mentality after they also suffered a defeat at Espanyol headquarters the previous week. In that match, Atletico actually took the lead through Alexander Sorloth goal early in the match, however, the lead did not last long after Rafa Mir scored an equalizer for Elche.

The difference between Atletico, Barcelona, ​​and Real Madrid is now clear. Although there is no guarantee that Barcelona and Real Madrid will not lose points in their next matches, judging by their mentality and strength, the direction of the La Liga title race is starting to become clear. This season the competition is not much different from previous seasons, Atletico will remain below Barcelona and Real Madrid in the standings table.

I'm not really sure that Diego Simeone is under pressure from the clubs management, they still see him as the coach with the kind of aggressiveness that Atletico Madrid needs. His been in charge for over a decade now and seriously I don't see anyone replacing him at the moment. Some years ago, he was about to leave the team but the management convinced him to stay and till now his been there.

Actually I believe as well that Atletico board is putting a bit of pressure on Simeone and I think it started last year when his team barely produced any magic or performance but it's not only him to blame as the board didn't make any great transfers but it feels like Simeone era with Atletico Madrid is approaching the final.

[tsaroz]

I'm not really sure that Diego Simeone is under pressure from the clubs management, they still see him as the coach with the kind of aggressiveness that Atletico Madrid needs. His been in charge for over a decade now and seriously I don't see anyone replacing him at the moment. Some years ago, he was about to leave the team but the management convinced him to stay and till now his been there.

Actually I believe as well that Atletico board is putting a bit of pressure on Simeone and I think it started last year when his team barely produced any magic or performance but it's not only him to blame as the board didn't make any great transfers but it feels like Simeone era with Atletico Madrid is approaching the final.

Atletico for me is a synonym of a third team in La Liga. In last 10 seasons, they won one, been 2nd twice and had been 3rd the rest. There's no another name except Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid when it comes to top three. So, whatever the performance is, there's not really much pressure unless Atletico loses its third place. There have been some changes on Atletico I didn't liked like the departure of Angel Correa, Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino all of whom had a great field presence. The offense of Atletico is still solid with Alexander Sorloth, Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann but they need to work better on defense with the new players.

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I think there's bad blood between the two, if we go into the Vini and Mbappe topic.
i am no expert, but i see that both have a tough and prickly character and therefore it is difficult for them to meet halfway.
Between the two, the one i don't like is Mbappe.

Look at this and explain to me why you say bad blood between the two players.



I hope you really look deeper into the closeness between the two players, and what you're saying is completely wrong. Since Mbappe first arrived, Vinicius has been trying to provide support for Mbappe, supporting him in scoring, and both players share the same commitment to working together solidly to achieve success for Madrid.

Even before Mbappe joined Madrid, a few persons were mentioning it that they hope the two will be able to get along and even at a point when he just joined the team and began training with them, some blogs were already watching closely to see if they are getting along already or still have some slight rifts they should talk about but the truth remains that they were not perfectly getting along earlier, it may not be considered a bad blood but that was the reality last season and we are hoping it is very different this season, they can come together on the pitch to celebrate in the spirit of sportsmanship but it is different if they are close enough and getting along really good.

[Adbitco]

It's now almost becoming a norm for Real Madrid Vs Manchester City fixtures to be seen in the Champions League. Coincidence or arranged? I don't know what to think here I'm just saying. In the last 5 or 6 years they have been playing against each other every season. As for Real Madrid Vs Liverpool this will be the third or fourth meetings between them in the last 5 years. It's really going to be interesting, Alonso will have to face two top English teams in the group phase.

[Gost ms]

He's someone that understands the club very well cause he's played for them before he became a coach so he should know what it takes to wear the badge and impact that mentality of winning as a former player for the club into his players. But his success might not happen quickly so fans would bare with him for a little while however I believe he'll perform well with the team.

What's the most successful spreads we can get as managers? Nothing sweeter and acknowledgeable than watching yourself lifting trophies with a competitive team in place. Football is not just seen to be as difficult as it appears, best performing clubs are always straightened out for the big winnings. Real Madrid headcoach, abi Alonso did not only manage Real Madrid because he played for the club and was also a keyman for the club, he won trophies with Real Madrid jersey and also was a very versatile formidable player during his prime in the club. What other time do Real Madrid need to blend? They've what it takes to reach the top and will always be available for the fierce competitive run because a win is very crucial and important for them.

I think Madrid's bad times are over. Because the previous match was very tough for Madrid. For example, Madrid's opponents attacked very little and their defense was very strong. Madrid tried very hard to score but every attack of Madrid failed. But Madrid played much better in the match than before. We saw a little improvement in Madrid after the change of coach. Maybe we will see Madrid return to its previous form gradually.

[Just Say]

I don't believe he'll be fired immediately. Xabi is a very successful coach, and if his Real Madrid career progresses normally, it could last a few years. Spain is a place he knows well, and he's a coach who's attuned to young players. I still remember what he did at Leverkusen. They didn't lose a single Bundesliga loss for an entire season and reached the UEL final. I have full confidence they'll do the same with Real.

To be honest everyone is adjusting well so maybe this club won't be moving towards any reckless decisions because we know that this coach was appointed by Madrid to achieve certain results, which means he now has a little more responsibility. Moreover this lively coach's teaching method is also good because he was not a weak coach before, in fact his best time was in the German league because he was able to guide a club in that league in the right direction through his care. As far as I know Mbappe and Vinicius are the biggest stars currently playing on the Real Madrid field especially in this new season. My idea Los Blancos are looking to defeat their opponents at any cost in the key match of the ongoing La Liga season, which resulted in a thrilling victory against Oviedo in the previous match.

[Antotena]

Even before Mbappe joined Madrid, a few persons were mentioning it that they hope the two will be able to get along and even at a point when he just joined the team and began training with them, some blogs were already watching closely to see if they are getting along already or still have some slight rifts they should talk about but the truth remains that they were not perfectly getting along earlier, it may not be considered a bad blood but that was the reality last season and we are hoping it is very different this season, they can come together on the pitch to celebrate in the spirit of sportsmanship but it is different if they are close enough and getting along really good.

I don't quite agree with this though and my reason is media portraying of images and want people to believe things that are not happening. I noticed that when Messi left Barcelona for PSG, they began to spread some irrelevant information and things that never happen in their camp, they were trying so hard to make comparison between Mbape and Messi and when Messi left, they didn't see what to do next and turn on Mbape and yhag was exactly what they want to push here again.

It's normal thing for two players in the same club to want to vibe, you saw what was happening between Mbape and Hakimi already in PSG but we know that Vinicious was so hated in Spain and it was so easy to bring Mbape to the picture to drag him. They wanted Mbape to bury Vinicious so bad but at long last, he flopped in his first season as they couldn't win the Laliga and now this again. I will not believe what I don't see anytime media try to paint something that never happened.

[Princess Leah]

It's now almost becoming a norm for Real Madrid Vs Manchester City fixtures to be seen in the Champions League. Coincidence or arranged? I don't know what to think here I'm just saying. In the last 5 or 6 years they have been playing against each other every season. As for Real Madrid Vs Liverpool this will be the third or fourth meetings between them in the last 5 years. It's really going to be interesting, Alonso will have to face two top English teams in the group phase.

I would've guessed the clubs that would qualify for this group but from what I noticed last season when UEFA introduced this new pattern I'm not going to get my hopes high on any big teams cause even the smaller teams in different tables could even shock one in this seasons Champions league tournament.

 I thought I was the only one who noticed the Real Madrid vs City fixtures I think it's a coincidence cause the officials won't deliberately always fix both teams to meet eachother,  it's a coincidence and not arranged as most people who'll notice it too might think, well Liverpool have a bad record with Real Madrid but this time around they'll be more prepared due to the recent upgrade in their squad.

[Pablo-wood]

Even before Mbappe joined Madrid, a few persons were mentioning it that they hope the two will be able to get along and even at a point when he just joined the team and began training with them, some blogs were already watching closely to see if they are getting along already or still have some slight rifts they should talk about but the truth remains that they were not perfectly getting along earlier, it may not be considered a bad blood but that was the reality last season and we are hoping it is very different this season, they can come together on the pitch to celebrate in the spirit of sportsmanship but it is different if they are close enough and getting along really good.

Xabi, in his wisdom, has already solved the possibility of any clash this season. Last season, when Mbappé wore the number 9, the two often had wing overlaps and occasional clashes in positioning. By giving Mbappé the number 10 this season, Xabi not only avoided the jersey prestige issue but also clarified roles on the pitch, reducing the chance of rivalry. It’s a smart move that should let both focus on teamwork rather than competing for space or status invariably giving the so called bloggers nothing to talk about.

[dezoel]

I don't think the Madrid dressing room is in a bad state either. A few weeks ago we heard rumors that Vinicius junior wanted a pay rise. And we saw rumors that he had demanded a large sum of money. Madrid management probably didn't accept all of Vini's conditions. But we don't see that Vini is not happy with Madrid.

This season we can see the bond between Vini and Mbappe getting stronger. Last season we saw some unfriendly behavior between Vini, but this season we don't see that. The bond between Vini and Mbappe is better than before and it is visible.

If Alonso can fix the weaknesses in Madrid's midfield, we will see consistent good performances from this team. Midfield and defense are still the biggest problems for Real Madrid

And to be honest, it makes sense for Vini to want more money. Even Alaba is making more money than him lol. But yeah, making the same as Jude, and lower than Alaba and mbappe, this doesn't feel like it's a reasonable thing to do.

I think Vini should get at least 25 million, with a small bonuses here and there for winning things if they do. That should be the most important difference maker, because 25 million plus 1 million each for winning la liga, the cup, the UCL and all of that, would make it nearly 30 million, close to mbappe. He does deserve that, they made all that news and created drama for a while just because Vini didn't win the Ballon D'or and Rodri won instead, if he is that great and they believe he is that good, they should give that much money.

[Republikcoin.com]

I think Madrid's bad times are over. Because the previous match was very tough for Madrid. For example, Madrid's opponents attacked very little and their defense was very strong. Madrid tried very hard to score but every attack of Madrid failed. But Madrid played much better in the match than before. We saw a little improvement in Madrid after the change of coach. Maybe we will see Madrid return to its previous form gradually.

Hopefully, they can truly return to their best form this season under their new coach, because turning Real Madrid from a slump into a better one is no easy task for any coach. This not only takes time but also requires more precise tactics. Alonso must really find a more effective way to do this. I personally haven't seen any significant changes in Real Madrid, even though they won their first two matches of the season. However, if you look at the opponents Real Madrid have defeated, they were opponents that weren't quite on Real Madrid's level, so we need to see how Real Madrid performs when they face more evenly matched opponents.

[mvdheuvel1983]

Xabi, in his wisdom, has already solved the possibility of any clash this season. Last season, when Mbappé wore the number 9, the two often had wing overlaps and occasional clashes in positioning. By giving Mbappé the number 10 this season, Xabi not only avoided the jersey prestige issue but also clarified roles on the pitch, reducing the chance of rivalry. It’s a smart move that should let both focus on teamwork rather than competing for space or status invariably giving the so called bloggers nothing to talk about.

Xabi is a very experienced player before becoming a manager he understands what it means for his players to play together as a team rather than playing individual football that's why he was able to identify the issue that affected the performance of Real Madrid team last season when Ancelotti was the team manager. Giving Mbappe the new number is commendable not only will this solve the issue of rivalry among his players it will also help them to work as a team knowing that the position of each player has been defined and the players knows who to take penalty kicks, free kicks and the rest. The cooperation among Mbappe and Vini Junior is improved in their games this is as a result of the recent development in the team.

[Webetcoins]

All these "rumours" are rumours because of a reason, they aren't facts, they aren't drama that they are doing in front of everyone, it's just rumours. You can believe them or you can just decide not to. That is what football is outside of the pitch, the pundits and news people and all that, will make all these news because it sells papers, well back in the day it sold papers, nowadays it gets clicks.

That should be the most important difference. If you do that, then you will see that every team has drama like that, Real Madrid gets most attention because it's one of the biggest clubs, but all clubs get it.

So you have to realize it's a normal thing and nothing to worry about. Of course Vini would want more money, who wouldn't? That's not even a rumour worth talking about.

[BitBakerr1]

I think there's bad blood between the two, if we go into the Vini and Mbappe topic.
i am no expert, but i see that both have a tough and prickly character and therefore it is difficult for them to meet halfway.
Between the two, the one i don't like is Mbappe.

Look at this and explain to me why you say bad blood between the two players.



I hope you really look deeper into the closeness between the two players, and what you're saying is completely wrong. Since Mbappe first arrived, Vinicius has been trying to provide support for Mbappe, supporting him in scoring, and both players share the same commitment to working together solidly to achieve success for Madrid.

Even before Mbappe joined Madrid, a few persons were mentioning it that they hope the two will be able to get along and even at a point when he just joined the team and began training with them, some blogs were already watching closely to see if they are getting along already or still have some slight rifts they should talk about but the truth remains that they were not perfectly getting along earlier, it may not be considered a bad blood but that was the reality last season and we are hoping it is very different this season, they can come together on the pitch to celebrate in the spirit of sportsmanship but it is different if they are close enough and getting along really good.

I don't think this two people are having issues, what is just happening is that people are trying to make it look as if they are having issues or not getting along well I don't think they having any issues and I believe they are getting along well, people should stop raising up propaganda's these two players are very much informed and they play so Well and with the way they are still playing they are working together and assisting each other, the reason why people are feeling or thinking this way is because they feel they will be completing for Ballon d'Or but since vinicius Junior was not given the last Ballon d'Or I don't think he's interested in that Ballon d'or anymore because it is clear that Ballon d'or officials will not give it to him anymore because of what transparent in the last Ballon d'or they give to rodri the Manchester United player.
The only way any of them can lift the Ballon d'Or is if they are working together if they don't work together they will not lift the Ballon d'Or and they will not even lift any trophy, so they really need to work together and I believe they know this.

[Nightwalker(NW)]

I would've guessed the clubs that would qualify for this group but from what I noticed last season when UEFA introduced this new pattern I'm not going to get my hopes high on any big teams cause even the smaller teams in different tables could even shock one in this seasons Champions league tournament.

 I thought I was the only one who noticed the Real Madrid vs City fixtures I think it's a coincidence cause the officials won't deliberately always fix both teams to meet eachother,  it's a coincidence and not arranged as most people who'll notice it too might think, well Liverpool have a bad record with Real Madrid but this time around they'll be more prepared due to the recent upgrade in their squad.

The way smaller teams are disturbing big teams now is another thing and I agree with you. With the way this format is going, some big teams will not qualify for the next round because they will be eliminated, I remember last season that some few teams didn't make it to the next round and some big teams as well that we expected to make the top eight didn't make it. This season might just be like last season

[Stablexcoin]

I think Madrid's bad times are over. Because the previous match was very tough for Madrid. For example, Madrid's opponents attacked very little and their defense was very strong. Madrid tried very hard to score but every attack of Madrid failed. But Madrid played much better in the match than before. We saw a little improvement in Madrid after the change of coach. Maybe we will see Madrid return to its previous form gradually.

If you only think that mean you are not sure, Madrid are still in their bad days, they haven't started achieving things that will clean up for of their mess in the previous season. Madrid still struggle to win their matches, check the comparison within Madrid and Barcelona and you can see Barcelona scoring higher number of goals while Madrid will manage to score one or two, nevertheless it's all about winning and earning the three points that matters.

I know Real Madrid will change and adapt in this new season, with time if they return to good form, things will go back to how it was, winning important trophies consecutively.

[GiftedMAN]

Actually I believe as well that Atletico board is putting a bit of pressure on Simeone and I think it started last year when his team barely produced any magic or performance but it's not only him to blame as the board didn't make any great transfers but it feels like Simeone era with Atletico Madrid is approaching the final.

Normally coaches are always blamed when things are not going well with their team so I'm not surprised that the board is mounting pressure on Simeone, they've supported him for years and he didn't win any trophies for them so I won't blame them if they start losing trust in him, Simeone's squad is very okay so there's no excuse.

[Pandorak]

I think there's bad blood between the two, if we go into the Vini and Mbappe topic.
i am no expert, but i see that both have a tough and prickly character and therefore it is difficult for them to meet halfway.
Between the two, the one i don't like is Mbappe.

Look at this and explain to me why you say bad blood between the two players.



I hope you really look deeper into the closeness between the two players, and what you're saying is completely wrong. Since Mbappe first arrived, Vinicius has been trying to provide support for Mbappe, supporting him in scoring, and both players share the same commitment to working together solidly to achieve success for Madrid.

At first, i also thought that there would be competition between the two Real Madrid stars, Mbappe and Vinicius. However, it turned out to be beyond expectations that they were able to work well together as a team, and we will see something extraordinary like this. I believe they are still relatively young players, and their egos are still quite large, they each want to stand out more than the others, which is why fans feared that when they played as individuals rather than as a team, it would inevitably affect the team's playing style. However, if they continue to perform with solid teamwork, they will become the unstoppable spearhead of Real Madrid.

[Mr Reporter]

It's now almost becoming a norm for Real Madrid Vs Manchester City fixtures to be seen in the Champions League. Coincidence or arranged? I don't know what to think here I'm just saying. In the last 5 or 6 years they have been playing against each other every season. As for Real Madrid Vs Liverpool this will be the third or fourth meetings between them in the last 5 years. It's really going to be interesting, Alonso will have to face two top English teams in the group phase.

Real Madrid and Manchester City have indeed developed a recurring fixture in the Champions League, with their matches against each other becoming increasingly predictable. This trend isn't necessarily due to any arrangement but rather a combination of factors.


Strong team performances Both Real Madrid and Manchester City have consistently demonstrated high-level performances, leading to repeated qualification for the Champions League and increasing the likelihood of meeting each other in the knockout stages.


Competition format The Champions League's knockout stage draw can sometimes produce familiar matchups, especially when top teams from the same or similar-placed groups are drawn against each other.

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[EL MOHA]

I don't quite agree with this though and my reason is media portraying of images and want people to believe things that are not happening. I noticed that when Messi left Barcelona for PSG, they began to spread some irrelevant information and things that never happen in their camp, they were trying so hard to make comparison between Mbape and Messi and when Messi left, they didn't see what to do next and turn on Mbape and yhag was exactly what they want to push here again.

Sometimes some of these media reports just off me but i don’t usually see their fault, they have to do anything to actually sell or get clicks, rather it is the fans who hold on to this propaganda to spread it that I blame the most, when Jude Bellingham came they started to make lots of comparisons but guess what they got bonded with Vinicius and then when Mbappe comes in another imaginary relationship wouldn’t work attitude and yet again they blended together, in all of these and over the years people need to understand that Vinicius Jr is one of the most fun players in the club and easily an easy going person even though he reacts like he does on the pitch.

In all of this circle the media has successfully pushed away Rodrigo with the ideology that he doesn’t fit into the club and this is why the player is in the shadow at the moment because to me he is in same class as the other players. If a new player just arrives Madrid old players are been targeted by media houses pushing for their exit, all this are because of the status of Real Madrid as a club