La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[HajiBagi]

The race for both the La Liga and Champions League titles is on, so every game is important. Barca's coach will also need to cover up the gap they have lost in the league when they drew with Rayo Vallecano. They are currently in the fourth position and would need to keep fighting.

Hansi Flick has lots of players he could rotate, so he wouldn't have any problem. Valencia shouldn't be used as an experiment because every match now is important. Resting top players might lead to poor performance, which might affect their domestic title race.   

Did you just say rotate the players? If Barcelona's coach rotates his players against Vallencia, they will suffer as they did against Rayo Vallenaco. Did you know that whenever Barcelona's coach rotates his players, they struggle to win the game? All teams in La Liga have figured out the Barcelona high line, and that is what they are using to score against Barcelona. Barcelona players are the ones who need to stand up and win their matches. After the game against Rayo Vallenaco, there were some complaints in the locker room that certain players played with ego.

I know that Barcelona players will play somehow this season after having a good season last season. Barcelona has many young talented players, all of whom have been hyped by their fans, and the team also decided to make Yamal the main man in the team, which makes some players feel as if they are not valued as much as they deserve in the squad.

[wakier]

Of course your concerns are very reasonable, but not only for Barcelona. Real Madrid, Bilbao and Atletico Madrid are also facing similar situations, whatever the situation the match against Valencia is also important considering that in the last match Barcelona lost the opportunity to get full points, my personal assumption regarding this match is the possibility of Flick playing his main players early to ensure an early win and then resting them in the second half, or as you predicted some of the mainstay players will not be played but the most important thing is to continue using reliable midfielders because there is the heart of the Barcelona team.

I think it's better to play the starting lineup in the second half, as it can guarantee a win. However, if the starting lineup is used in the first half, even if they score, the opposing team will try to turn the game around because they know the starting lineup will be rested in the second half, and Barcelona could end up conceding.
In the first half, Barcelona could use their reserves and try hard to defend, but in the second half, they could emerge stronger, alleviating many people's concerns.

[m4r1o]

I don't even see any sense in all of these because it is a privilege for a national team to call a player for international duty so if Carlo Ancelotti calls Raphinha and didn't call Vinicius and the rest Real Madrid players who are Brazilians, it doesn't call for any sentiment, besides if Raphinha feels that Barcelona is more important than his country then he can reject the call for international matches and focus and club games. I know how important Raphinha is to Barcelona but if he gets exhausted from the international matches the club can still cope for some time without him. While they are thinking that Ancelotti is not being fair by not calling Real Madrid players for international matches, it could be that the coach and the players aren't in good terms again after his exit from Real Madrid.

Carlo Ancelotti knows what he's doing, even if he lost a match it's certainly not the fault of his lack of call-ups. I see many Brazilians taking it out on Ancelotti because he didn't call up Neymar, but they don't realise that he's not calling him up only because he's a former player and it would only cause problems.

[Baki202]

I have noticed a new trend Real Madrid have been keeping up with this season, they try their best to get the result despite the difficult, I believe they will want to do the same in the coming fixture. Real Sociedad might be tough to crack but Madrid will surely win.

Just that their best is not enough because we know the kind of club they are, so what they are doing is the least they can offer so far. They have not been able to display so far, and the season has not been in their favor, but we just hope that their game against Real Sociedad, despite the more unstable performance that Real Madrid has been displaying, will stop them from winning because they have been having the challenge of keeping up. But if Madrid does not win, then we know that they are not serious.

And Real Madrid is really drawing behind, and last season they were not able to win any trophy at all, and this is becoming a very bad image for them because, to me, they have the best squad that we can think of, but they are still not getting results.

[Velvet78]

Real Madrid and Barcelona both have an easy game to play on paper. However I don't think this will push any manager to do a big rotation...

I think Xabi Alonso and Hansi Flick will both focus on finishing the job as early as possible. If they find a satisfying score early then they would sub off their most important players.

Real Madrid have 2 days to rest while Barcelona have 3 before their first Champions League fixtures.

[stompix]

Just that their best is not enough because we know the kind of club they are, so what they are doing is the least they can offer so far. They have not been able to display so far, and the season has not been in their favor, but we just hope that their game against Real Sociedad, despite the more unstable performance that Real Madrid has been displaying, will stop them from winning because they have been having the challenge of keeping up.

What unstable performance are you talkign about?
3 wins out of 3 matches is unstable?
Keeping up with whom? With Barcelona, that is on 4th place?
What are you talkign about?

And Real Madrid is really drawing behind,

Behind who for the name of god?



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[CryptoYar]

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Yes even though Real Madrid and Barcelona are playing against weaker teams but their managers Xabi Alonso and Hansi Flick wont risk rotating their full team from start. This is smart move is to begin with their strongest players to get quick lead. This way they can win game early and then rest their key players by taking them out. This strategy not only shows they get three points but also protects their most important players from injuries and tiredness before their big Champions League games. Small difference in rest days between two teams does not change this main strategy win early then rest.

[Slow death]

Real Madrid and Barcelona both have an easy game to play on paper. However I don't think this will push any manager to do a big rotation...

I think Xabi Alonso and Hansi Flick will both focus on finishing the job as early as possible. If they find a satisfying score early then they would sub off their most important players.

Real Madrid have 2 days to rest while Barcelona have 3 before their first Champions League fixtures.

Last season, Real Madrid didn't win La Liga, and I highly doubt that the president of Real Madrid will want to lose another La Liga title to pursue the Champions League, which Real Madrid has already won a lot and doesn't have much of a chance of winning, at least now that these are the first few games, and it's very difficult to see that.

While Real Madrid is currently leading the table, it wouldn't make sense to let players rest even if Real Madrid were winning, because a risk of losing points in that game could compromise the title race. In La Liga, unlike other leagues, when a great team is leading the table, it's difficult for another team to catch up and move to the top of the table. This means that if Real Madrid wins 3 points in that game and Barcelona loses points, then the title will be closer to Real Madrid.

[SilverCryptoBullet]

Last season, Real Madrid didn't win La Liga, and I highly doubt that the president of Real Madrid will want to lose another La Liga title to pursue the Champions League, which Real Madrid has already won a lot and doesn't have much of a chance of winning, at least now that these are the first few games, and it's very difficult to see that.

While Real Madrid is currently leading the table, it wouldn't make sense to let players rest even if Real Madrid were winning, because a risk of losing points in that game could compromise the title race. In La Liga, unlike other leagues, when a great team is leading the table, it's difficult for another team to catch up and move to the top of the table. This means that if Real Madrid wins 3 points in that game and Barcelona loses points, then the title will be closer to Real Madrid.

They will pursue both La Liga title and Champions League title and last season they chased both titles too, but suddenly fell below Barcelona in La Liga within several weeks and also were kicked out of UEFA Champions League. Their bad performances in several matches lost them titles in the past season but they will not sacrifice La Liga for Champions League this season.

Winning Champions League title is not easy and requires luck support while Real Madrid are very experienced in this competition so they are aware of this challenge. Sacrifice La Liga for Champions League is very risk and put Real Madrid at risk of ending a season without title which is an unacceptable ending with them.

[YUriy1991]

Last season, Real Madrid didn't win La Liga, and I highly doubt that the president of Real Madrid will want to lose another La Liga title to pursue the Champions League, which Real Madrid has already won a lot and doesn't have much of a chance of winning, at least now that these are the first few games, and it's very difficult to see that.

While Real Madrid is currently leading the table, it wouldn't make sense to let players rest even if Real Madrid were winning, because a risk of losing points in that game could compromise the title race. In La Liga, unlike other leagues, when a great team is leading the table, it's difficult for another team to catch up and move to the top of the table. This means that if Real Madrid wins 3 points in that game and Barcelona loses points, then the title will be closer to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid started this season quite well, Real Madrid's opening 3 matches were won in a row with 3 convincing wins. Real Madrid displayed a fairly attractive game, Kylian Mbappé played quite well by scoring 3 goals which made him still compete for the top scorer position in La Liga, as well as young players like Arda Güler who has scored 1 goal and 1 assist in the first 3 La Liga matches. If Real Madrid plays consistently until the end of the season, it is not impossible that Real Madrid can achieve the Treble Winner for this season, plus Xabi Alonso's coaching staff implemented an open game with orders to take long-range shots which are now rarely applied in modern football, players only play one-two passes with short attack patterns, but Xabi Alonso implemented a long-range shot strategy directly to the goal by maximizing the accuracy of the shot and the power of the shot from the player. Of course, this strategy is very good considering that players like Federico Valverde are very skilled at taking long-range shots. Barcelona should be wary of Real Madrid this season.

[Wake Up]

Real Madrid's away game against Real Sociedad won't be easy, I'm sure of it. Dropping points on away games like this is common in Spain. Real Madrid hasn't dropped any points yet, but this match could turn things around. Furthermore, there's a Champions League match three days after this one, and manager Xabi Alonso might be on the pitch with his substitutes, considering the Champions League match. It's possible Mbappé might need a rest. The manager will be needed more for the Marseille match. What do you think? Will Real Madrid drop points in this match?

I have noticed a new trend Real Madrid have been keeping up with this season, they try their best to get the result despite the difficult, I believe they will want to do the same in the coming fixture. Real Sociedad might be tough to crack but Madrid will surely win.

That's how it has always been since onset. It was only last season that was different due to massive injured players. A win is a win no matter how it comes, the most important thing is that three points was achieved. Madrid will definitely put in their best in this match in order for them to come out victorious because they need to always be on top of the table.

Yes, Real Madrid saw a lot of injured players last year. That's why they couldn't achieve success. They also failed in the CL, which led to Ancelotti's departure. This year, they strengthened their defense and brought back injured players. I expect success to come naturally this year because they made some great signings.

[Frankolala]

Real Madrid's away game against Real Sociedad won't be easy, I'm sure of it. Dropping points on away games like this is common in Spain. Real Madrid hasn't dropped any points yet, but this match could turn things around. Furthermore, there's a Champions League match three days after this one, and manager Xabi Alonso might be on the pitch with his substitutes, considering the Champions League match. It's possible Mbappé might need a rest. The manager will be needed more for the Marseille match. What do you think? Will Real Madrid drop points in this match?

I have noticed a new trend Real Madrid have been keeping up with this season, they try their best to get the result despite the difficult, I believe they will want to do the same in the coming fixture. Real Sociedad might be tough to crack but Madrid will surely win.

That's how it has always been since onset. It was only last season that was different due to massive injured players. A win is a win no matter how it comes, the most important thing is that three points was achieved. Madrid will definitely put in their best in this match in order for them to come out victorious because they need to always be on top of the table.

Yes, Real Madrid saw a lot of injured players last year. That's why they couldn't achieve success. They also failed in the CL, which led to Ancelotti's departure. This year, they strengthened their defense and brought back injured players. I expect success to come naturally this year because they made some great signings.

If Barcelona continues to be inconsistent in their matches, it will be a big advantage to Real Madrid and an opportunity for them to win the title easily because they will have no rival. Barcelona and their fans shouldn't be carried away with their performance last season and continue to believe that they can defend the title this season because it will be a big shock to them if Barcelona did not perform as expected.

[Majestic-milf]

If Barcelona continues to be inconsistent in their matches, it will be a big advantage to Real Madrid and an opportunity for them to win the title easily because they will have no rival. Barcelona and their fans shouldn't be carried away with their performance last season and continue to believe that they can defend the title this season because it will be a big shock to them if Barcelona did not perform as expected.

I know that there's something called the "second season" syndrome with not just players but coaches as well but in Hans flick's case, I don't think we'd see much of that. Barca have only failed to win one game and that's the one they drew against Rayo Vallecano so it's impossible for them to continue performing poorly against Madrid when we know how inconsistent they can be. Madrid seems to enjoy 1st place because so far, they're yet to meet a team that would pose a challenge to them. I understand that Xabi Alonso has a reputation for winning games but the question is how far can he take his team and avoid dropping points because I won't lie, Madrid seems to be the kind of club to lose balance once a small wave rocks their boat.

[banana33]

I heard the rumors too that Barcelona management are planning to quit the loan soon base on their players are not happy about the loan from day one Barcelona took the decision to brought in Rashford, because the club did well last season to lift la Liga league trophy. If he return to Manchester united I pray this coach should give he second chance to see if Rashford will bring improvement to Manchester united, because that is the only thing that will make Manchester united coach to start using he to start game till the end.

Rashford is still young for some coaches to be complaining that Rashford is not good enough in their training, because if you look at the club Rashford was brought up from in one of the premier league club they will know that Manchester united was a reign club in some years ago.

I mean, so you're telling me that now they want to send him back to Manchester United, it seems absurd to me, and then Manchester United aren't exactly famous for taking back players who they think aren't worth much, so I'd have a hard time believing it, it seems absurd to me.

[bastisisca]

Barca is not in bad form though they struggled to get a point is their last game.  A game they could have easily walked away with the 3  points. 
But with the game against Valencia, Barcelona I'm certain will definitely beat them. I can see Barcelona winning by at least 3 goals or more. Since it's going to be the first home game for them, they can't afford to drop points. Though, it's not going to be an easy win for them because Valencia is also a team that likes going forward and that will make the game an interesting one to watch.

It will certainly be an important opportunity to test out, given the opponent's lack of danger. Flick knows his craft well, as you've probably seen. He knows how to use his power at the right time.
Now i don't know what he wants to do: go full force or rest someone, is the lineup already known?

[Mame89]

Barca is not in bad form though they struggled to get a point is their last game.  A game they could have easily walked away with the 3  points. 
But with the game against Valencia, Barcelona I'm certain will definitely beat them. I can see Barcelona winning by at least 3 goals or more. Since it's going to be the first home game for them, they can't afford to drop points. Though, it's not going to be an easy win for them because Valencia is also a team that likes going forward and that will make the game an interesting one to watch.

It will certainly be an important opportunity to test out, given the opponent's lack of danger. Flick knows his craft well, as you've probably seen. He knows how to use his power at the right time.
Now i don't know what he wants to do: go full force or rest someone, is the lineup already known?

I think Flick will be at full strength in this match. They don't want to drop points like they did in the previous match. Losing points will make it difficult for them to compete with Real Madrid. Barcelona is currently off to a rocky start to the season after a draw against Rayo Vallecano. Although Barcelona dominated the match, they were unlucky in capitalizing on their chances. Flick knows this must change immediately, especially against Valencia, who could spring a surprise for Barcelona.

Statistically Barcelona certainly has the upper hand. However they shouldn't underestimate Valencia, especially as this match is being played at Barcelona Artelnatif Stadium, which has a limited capacity, which limits the atmosphere and provides support. With limited support Valencia could steal the momentum and beat Barcelona. Barcelona must remain focused in this match especially in defense.

[Adbitco]

Yes, Real Madrid's match schedule this week is indeed quite busy, as they will be competing in the UCL and La Liga. So, with that in mind, I also agree. If, for example, in the match against Sociedad, the players Real Madrid will likely field are their second-string players. So, if all of this is true, I think Real Madrid will indeed struggle to win this match. Because, basically, I don't think Real Madrid's second-string players will be as good as their main players. Meanwhile, Sociedad will certainly be playing with their first-string players in this match, so with that in mind, I think Real Madrid could only get one point from this match.

Real Madrid coach will no doubt field his best players in the match Vs Real Sociedad, it's an important three points that needs to be won. Every points matters a lot and even in general Champions League, Alonso will still field in his best players. In Real Madrid every game is treated as a final so the hunger to win is always there.

[len01]

Sevilla and Bilbao are the favorites in this match as the home team, and Madrid is also the favorite away from home. Madrid will easily score two wins, I believe.

Today, ATM will also play against Villarreal, but I'm avoiding betting on unstable teams. Although this will be a home match for ATM, Villarreal is currently in top form. A draw could occur if ATM prioritizes a defensive strategy.

[Ahli38]

(Source)

Real Madrid's wonderkid Franco Mastantuono will be absent from Real Madrid for almost a month. If he plays for the Argentina U-20 national team. Which will start at the end of this month and last until October 19, 2025. So I think he will miss about seven matches that Real Madrid will face. We know that Xabi Alonso seems to trust this player and has even trusted him to start in previous match. So I think Real Madrid will feel his absence for a while. And there might be a slight impact on Real Madrid's performance if he is indeed absent. But it seems possible that he could still play for Madrid by refusing to represent the national team. What do you think?

[Chilwell]

If Barcelona continues to be inconsistent in their matches, it will be a big advantage to Real Madrid and an opportunity for them to win the title easily because they will have no rival. Barcelona and their fans shouldn't be carried away with their performance last season and continue to believe that they can defend the title this season because it will be a big shock to them if Barcelona did not perform as expected.

If you could remember this is how Real Madrid started last season with hope of bouncing Back but they never did and that is how barcelona took that as an opportunity to humiliate them. Is it too early to say this season is for Real Madrid? The way and manner Barcelona are playing is not that encouraging at all because just three match they conceded three goals, if they did not watch their performance and stretching them, I don't think they will be able to defend their title. I don't really know what is their problem because all of their players are in their best performs and I don't see any player that will hold them back at this moment they are all in the best form to deliver this season too. I will say we shouldn't judge early since we still have almost 35 matches to go which is a long journey.