La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[jems]

Not all matches can end with a hole like donuts, sometimes they go badly even if you have prepared as best as possible unfortunately, but the important thing is to be there the rest of the time, in any case Barcelona is on 7 points, not on 2 like Atletico Madrid

You're right, all teams can only plan and maximize their potential. As for the outcome, the 90 minutes will be the deciding factor. So, I don't think Barcelona's situation is as bad as people think. They only managed a draw against Rayo, not a defeat. With that in mind, I think Barcelona still has great hope of becoming La Liga champions. As you said, Barcelona is still better than Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid's current situation is truly dire. They haven't been able to win since the new season started. Even worse, they lost their first match. With that in mind, their situation is certainly much worse than Barcelona's. The proof is that Atletico Madrid is currently in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone. So, with that in mind, I don't know what Simeone, the Atletico Madrid coach, will do. He's certainly going to be under a lot of stress right now.

In football, anything can happen, and there are so many unpredictable surprises that we can't easily judge what happens based on just one match. Like Barcelona's failure to pick up all three points away to Rayo. It's a common occurrence, and sometimes a team just has bad luck.
We have to be realistic about the overall strength of a team. It's still early in the season, and no conclusions can be drawn, especially since the season is still very long. I think anything that happens can still be fixed. Realistically, I just see that if Barcelona won the title last season, then they can likely do better this season, especially since there haven't been any significant changes to their squad.

[YUriy1991]

Flick did well last season no doubt but that doesn't mean this season will be the same as last season. Injuries might not just have a minor impact on the team, it can change the whole rhythm of the team especially when it affects key players like Pedri, Yamal and Raphina.
Every season is different from the previous. Other teams have studied Barcelona style of play, improved their squads and will be more improved to face Barcelona. So using last season to judge can be a mistake because football is about what you do now, not what you achieved last season.

Hansi Flick must find the best rhythm to implement in Barcelona's game for the 2025/26 La Liga season. Real Madrid, under new coach Xabi Alonso, has made a bold move by fielding young players in the first team, such as Franco Mastantuono, Arda Güler, and Gonzalo García Torres, who have performed quite well.
If Barcelona wants to win the La Liga title this season, Hansi Flick must truly maximize the potential of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres by maintaining consistent play, maintaining player fitness, and rotating the team to avoid injuries. This is indeed a difficult task considering the crucial matches Barcelona face in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. Hansi Flick must think hard to ensure Barcelona remains undefeated this season.

[cxtreenal]

Hansi Flick proved himself last season, so there's no doubt about his performance this season. However, I think the numerous injuries will have a slight impact on the team's performance, even though there are adequate substitutes. I think things will be a little different.
This season, Barcelona is riding high on confidence after winning the title. What happened at the start of the season can't be used as a benchmark. I'm still quite optimistic that Hansi Flick will be able to bring Barcelona success again this season, possibly even better than last.

Flick did well last season no doubt but that doesn't mean this season will be the same as last season. Injuries might not just have a minor impact on the team, it can change the whole rhythm of the team especially when it affects key players like Pedri, Yamal and Raphina.
Every season is different from the previous. Other teams have studied Barcelona style of play, improved their squads and will be more improved to face Barcelona. So using last season to judge can be a mistake because football is about what you do now, not what you achieved last season.

You are right that Barca performance last season may not be consistent this season. Adding Marcus Rashford to strengthen the team was a great decision for them but he has not made any significant contribution to the team yet. Yamal and Raphinha have made more contributions and they are trying to play as well as last season. But Hansi Flick should be more aware of the poor performance against Rayo Vallecano because the players need to train hard to improve their abilities.

[Black Mbaye]

Hansi Flick proved himself last season, so there's no doubt about his performance this season. However, I think the numerous injuries will have a slight impact on the team's performance, even though there are adequate substitutes. I think things will be a little different.
This season, Barcelona is riding high on confidence after winning the title. What happened at the start of the season can't be used as a benchmark. I'm still quite optimistic that Hansi Flick will be able to bring Barcelona success again this season, possibly even better than last.

Flick did well last season no doubt but that doesn't mean this season will be the same as last season. Injuries might not just have a minor impact on the team, it can change the whole rhythm of the team especially when it affects key players like Pedri, Yamal and Raphina.
Every season is different from the previous. Other teams have studied Barcelona style of play, improved their squads and will be more improved to face Barcelona. So using last season to judge can be a mistake because football is about what you do now, not what you achieved last season.

You are right that Barca performance last season may not be consistent this season. Adding Marcus Rashford to strengthen the team was a great decision for them but he has not made any significant contribution to the team yet. Yamal and Raphinha have made more contributions and they are trying to play as well as last season. But Hansi Flick should be more aware of the poor performance against Rayo Vallecano because the players need to train hard to improve their abilities.

The league has only just started, and it's too early to criticize him. Marcus Rashford is a very high-quality player, and I'm sure he will become a very important player in the coming period. He scored in his last England national team match. I think he'll gradually find his rhythm. I think he was a good signing for Barcelona this year.

[Iranus]

Last season was supposed to be the best season for Hansi Flick as the Barcelona coach because the team was on fire they were supposed to win the champions League of not the sudden defeat they got from Inter Milan would later couldn't stand PSG in the finals. Looking at the way things are going this season Hansi Flick will have some challenges in the team like injury and some of the players going out of form but he has already proven himself to be a good coach in his first season so the team still believes in him to deliver a better performance for them this season.

Barcelona performed well last season. I thought we would see some inconsistent performances from Barcelona. But the team has been able to perform consistently well. This season, the scenario is a bit different. Barcelona's performance is also a bit unstable now. Lewandowski was injured so we saw some unstable performances from Barcelona's attack. If Lewandowski returns to the squad, there is a possibility that Barcelona's overall performance will become strong again.

[Abbatty]

I'll list the three teams Barcelona played against in those first matches and their results:

First match:

Mallorca 0-3 Barcelona (easy win for Barcelona against a weak opponent; note that Barcelona didn't concede a goal in this match)

Second match:

Levante 2 - 3 Barcelona (difficult win for Barcelona against a weak opponent; note that Barcelona conceded two goals in this match and were very close to losing, but scored three more goals)

Third match:

Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Barcelona (draw against a weak opponent; note that Barcelona conceded one goal and only scored one goal in this match; they failed to score three goals)

When you look at Barcelona's performance in the last 3 games against weak opponents, you can see that they are declining with each game, which means there is a high risk that they will constantly lose points in the next games. In the first two games, they managed to score 3 goals, but in the third game, they only managed to score 1 goal. Their defense was good in the first game, but in the second and third, they declined.

Well I still did decently well in these fixtures, starting the league with 3 away matches on a streak is not easy. We know how dominant Barcelona was last season and how blew teams like this off, I think if one these fixtures were to be an home match maybe Barcelona would have pick all 9 points.

Finally the international break is over and Barcelona will be back on action this weekend as they take on Valencia at home. In this fixture I expect nothing but 3 point anything less than that might begin to put words in the mouth of football lovers if Barcelona will be able to defend the title.


I still see Barcelona dominating this season and nothing much as changed from the football they played last season, let see how their first home match of the season goes.

[Mustang Shelby]

Last season was supposed to be the best season for Hansi Flick as the Barcelona coach because the team was on fire they were supposed to win the champions League of not the sudden defeat they got from Inter Milan would later couldn't stand PSG in the finals. Looking at the way things are going this season Hansi Flick will have some challenges in the team like injury and some of the players going out of form but he has already proven himself to be a good coach in his first season so the team still believes in him to deliver a better performance for them this season.

Barcelona performed well last season. I thought we would see some inconsistent performances from Barcelona. But the team has been able to perform consistently well. This season, the scenario is a bit different. Barcelona's performance is also a bit unstable now. Lewandowski was injured so we saw some unstable performances from Barcelona's attack. If Lewandowski returns to the squad, there is a possibility that Barcelona's overall performance will become strong again.

Despite his age, Lewandowski still makes a huge impact for Barça. He has a huge impact in every match he plays for Barcelona. If he were 10 years younger, Barça would be the same as they were during that unbeaten period. He's a truly exceptional striker. We know that his return to the team would clearly be a huge boost for Barça. Every player would want to work with someone as experienced as him.

[snipie]

I read that Barcelona will not play in Camp Nou because it is not ready yet and they will break La Liga record when facing Valencia this Sunday in Johan Cruyff. By La Liga record, they mean the stadium with the lowest capacity ever!
I don't know why they picked this stadium and couldn't find another bigger one because the number of tickets will be very limited so less revenue for them at the time they are desperate for money..

[Zanab247]

Hansi Flick proved himself last season, so there's no doubt about his performance this season. However, I think the numerous injuries will have a slight impact on the team's performance, even though there are adequate substitutes. I think things will be a little different.
This season, Barcelona is riding high on confidence after winning the title. What happened at the start of the season can't be used as a benchmark. I'm still quite optimistic that Hansi Flick will be able to bring Barcelona success again this season, possibly even better than last.

Flick did well last season no doubt but that doesn't mean this season will be the same as last season. Injuries might not just have a minor impact on the team, it can change the whole rhythm of the team especially when it affects key players like Pedri, Yamal and Raphina.
Every season is different from the previous. Other teams have studied Barcelona style of play, improved their squads and will be more improved to face Barcelona. So using last season to judge can be a mistake because football is about what you do now, not what you achieved last season.

You are right that Barca performance last season may not be consistent this season. Adding Marcus Rashford to strengthen the team was a great decision for them but he has not made any significant contribution to the team yet. Yamal and Raphinha have made more contributions and they are trying to play as well as last season.

what will make the club not to be consistent in this tournament is when Yamal and Raphinha have injury in this season that will make Barcelona not to be consistent, because Barcelona is still playing well despite they added some players in this season but that one will not make them not to be consistent in this fresh season. Barcelona is already be re-formed in a solid ground before Barcelona coach wanted to take Rashford for loan, which some people know that it will not add any value to Barcelona club in the la Liga league and UEFA champion league.

Nothing will make Barcelona coach to pronounce release of those two players Yamal and Raphinha, because they are the kind of strikers every club wish to sign in their club, because they always play with all their strength to see victory in every game they play.

[Catenaccio]

Despite his age, Lewandowski still makes a huge impact for Barça. He has a huge impact in every match he plays for Barcelona. If he were 10 years younger, Barça would be the same as they were during that unbeaten period. He's a truly exceptional striker. We know that his return to the team would clearly be a huge boost for Barça. Every player would want to work with someone as experienced as him.

Lewandowski can contribute a lot for Barcelona even he is very old as he is talented, skillful, experienced and very professional but no human and player can win against time and ageing effects forever. Barcelona can enjoy amazing contributions from Lewandowski until he hits his physical limits and has declining performances in both appearances and quality.

With a very old player like Lewandowski, that declining performances can appear anytime and can not be reverted, so Barcelona must have different plans and players as replacements on Lewandowski. If they struggle to replace him in one, two or three seasons, their performances and results can be affected a lot, then finance will be considerably affected negatively too.

[free-bit.co.in]

Despite his age, Lewandowski still makes a huge impact for Barça. He has a huge impact in every match he plays for Barcelona. If he were 10 years younger, Barça would be the same as they were during that unbeaten period. He's a truly exceptional striker. We know that his return to the team would clearly be a huge boost for Barça. Every player would want to work with someone as experienced as him.

Lewandowski is a great striker. Despite being 37 years old, he is still able to perform well. He is very experienced. Lewa proved his ability last season. He scored 27 goals and 3 assists last season as well. Lewa is one of the most important players in Barcelona's squad. Anyway, it is very difficult to stay fit for a full season at the age of 37. So there is a possibility that Lewandowski will face a lot of injuries next season. Hansi Flick will have to be more careful with his tactics. If Lewa is kept out of the starting XI in matches against weaker teams, it could be good for Lewandowski's fitness.

[bitLeap]

I read that Barcelona will not play in Camp Nou because it is not ready yet and they will break La Liga record when facing Valencia this Sunday in Johan Cruyff. By La Liga record, they mean the stadium with the lowest capacity ever!
I don't know why they picked this stadium and couldn't find another bigger one because the number of tickets will be very limited so less revenue for them at the time they are desperate for money..

LoL  I laughed when I read the record for the stadium with the lowest capacity.

Regardless the renovation of Camp Nou will certainly cost a significant amount. Hopefully it's completed soon, because continuing to use a stadium with such a low capacity would be truly embarrassing, especially for a club of Barcelona stature.

[Wake Up]

I read that Barcelona will not play in Camp Nou because it is not ready yet and they will break La Liga record when facing Valencia this Sunday in Johan Cruyff. By La Liga record, they mean the stadium with the lowest capacity ever!
I don't know why they picked this stadium and couldn't find another bigger one because the number of tickets will be very limited so less revenue for them at the time they are desperate for money..

Yes, it's a stadium with a capacity of only 6,000. They'll be playing in a stadium that UEFA considers a Category 3 stadium. Fans will likely be limited. Barcelona needs to complete Camp Nou construction as soon as possible and play in front of their own fans in front of a large crowd. I don't know why the match was moved to this stadium, but they could have played in a larger stadium.

[paco92x]

This week is: Atleti vs. Villareal

In my opinion, this is Villarreal’s first real test, even though Atletico Madrid have been slightly off since the start of the season. A win for Villarreal would signal serious ambitions for the season, while a win for Atletico would boost morale and suggest that the first three games were just a minor dip in form — and that they’re now back on track.

[Volgastallion]

Why Barcelona is not gonna use his normal substitue stadium? I mean they always play in the second one which have a good or at least decent capacity so why they are not keep on there.

Well aside of that, lets see how the teams comes back after the first international break of the season. We can expect some nasty surprises.

[Rustam Meraj]

Lewandowski is a great striker. Despite being 37 years old, he is still able to perform well. He is very experienced. Lewa proved his ability last season. He scored 27 goals and 3 assists last season as well. Lewa is one of the most important players in Barcelona's squad. Anyway, it is very difficult to stay fit for a full season at the age of 37. So there is a possibility that Lewandowski will face a lot of injuries next season. Hansi Flick will have to be more careful with his tactics. If Lewa is kept out of the starting XI in matches against weaker teams, it could be good for Lewandowski's fitness.

You are correct about Robert Lewandowski situation at Barcelona. At 37 years old he is still great and important player having scored 27 goals and made 2 assists last season. You are also right that new coach Hansi Flick will need to be careful with him to prevent injuries. I agree with your idea to rest him in easier matches is smart plan that many coaches use to keep older players fresh and allow younger players chance to play. This will be big challenge for Flick as he tries to get good results and also protecting his star player.

[Razmirraz]

I read that Barcelona will not play in Camp Nou because it is not ready yet and they will break La Liga record when facing Valencia this Sunday in Johan Cruyff. By La Liga record, they mean the stadium with the lowest capacity ever!
I don't know why they picked this stadium and couldn't find another bigger one because the number of tickets will be very limited so less revenue for them at the time they are desperate for money..

The reason why Barcelona board of directors chose the Johan Cruyff Stadium for their match against Valencia has not been revealed, but the decision is clearly very detrimental to the club, especially in terms of finances because Barcelona has so far relied heavily on ticket sales to cover financial shortfalls. This policy further increases financial pressure on clubs. Playing in smaller stadiums with a capacity of only 6,000 seats not only reduces ticket sales but also limits the club ability to manage revenue streams.
Although playing at the Johan Cruyff Stadium does not require operating costs as high as when they rent other stadiums, the calculations are not able to cover the club losses, especially in their still fragile financial situation.

[hyudien]

I read that Barcelona will not play in Camp Nou because it is not ready yet and they will break La Liga record when facing Valencia this Sunday in Johan Cruyff. By La Liga record, they mean the stadium with the lowest capacity ever!
I don't know why they picked this stadium and couldn't find another bigger one because the number of tickets will be very limited so less revenue for them at the time they are desperate for money..

I heard that there is another stadium that could be an alternative, namely Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys but the problem is that this stadium is not fully ready because Post Malone held a concert before the match so the pitch and preparation protocols do not allow it to be used on time, I know this is a loss for Barcelona because their income from tickets will decrease drastically next week, but there is no other choice but to use Johan Cruyff, and luckily La Liga agreed to it even though it does not meet the minimum requirements.

[banana33]

When two clubs are about to meet and what is used to compare to know which club is going to win exactly is through there previous games and the kind of capacity they carry so this is very important for them to be prepared when playing against any club and Barcelona have played against Valencia and they defeated them so there is no difference this time around. And the coach of Barcelona might be using the same squad but they might not get the same result they got when they first met.

And the truth is that even without all this analysis there is a big difference in strength and Valencia can not beat Barcelona and the difference might be there but Barcelona will still win the game so there is no stress about who is going to win we already know exactly who is going to win.

Oh God, I also think Barcelona have the best chance of winning, unfortunately. Valencia are coming off a less than stellar last season, and their players aren't exactly up to par with the squad either.
Furthermore, Barcelona must win or they will start to lose ground (points)

[kriminall]

Why Barcelona is not gonna use his normal substitue stadium? I mean they always play in the second one which have a good or at least decent capacity so why they are not keep on there.

Well aside of that, lets see how the teams comes back after the first international break of the season. We can expect some nasty surprises.

Some teams' players were injured in these national team matches, but as far as I know, Barcelona hasn't had any injuries. I don't have any information about the stadium; I hope they return to their original stadium soon. I think Barcelona will win this week in La Liga. Since they dropped two points last week, they can't afford to drop any points.