La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[Chilwell]

La Liga: Barcelona renew Frenkie de Jong’s deal until 2029

FC Barcelona has officially confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Frenkie de Jong on a new long-term contract, with the formal signing ceremony scheduled for tomorrow.

According to Fabrizio Romano’s X post on Tuesday, the new deal will keep the Dutch midfielder at the club until June 2029, extending his stay and solidifying his role as a key figure in Hansi Flick’s squad.

“Barcelona confirm new deal agreed for Frenkie de Jong as a formal act will take place tomorrow. New contract valid until June 2029,” Romano posted.

De Jong, 28, joined Barcelona in 2019 from Ajax and has since become a central part of the team’s midfield, known for his composure, ball control, and tactical intelligence.

Source link https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/la-liga-barcelona-renew-frenkie-de-jongs-deal-until-2029/%3famp

[W Jr.]

Everyone is talking about Mbappe's problem, but the real problem is Lewandowski - he has a hamstring injury in his left thigh and now he won't be back until mid-November = he will miss the Clasico.
Another injury in the national team games and it looks like Barcelona's infirmary is starting to fill up. It might turn out that the Clasico will be played without Lewandowski and without Yamal and with Rafinha in poor shape. I hope Flick won't park the bus like Xavi? I want a tough game and may the best team win.

If Barcelona plays like this, they'll likely lose this match. That's why I think they won't want to concede many chances. Real Madrid will have an advantage because they'll be playing at home. Barcelona, ​​on the other hand, may choose a more defensive, closing-down tactic if they realize they can't utilize their key players. Therefore, Flick might prefer a defensive play in this situation. However, if Mbappé returns and can play in the Barcelona match, Mbappé is a player who could unlock that key. Especially considering that he gets along very well with Arda Güler and can play well behind the defense, I think Barcelona will be looking for a point in a tough match.

[Rampagoe004]

If Barcelona plays like this, they'll likely lose this match. That's why I think they won't want to concede many chances. Real Madrid will have an advantage because they'll be playing at home. Barcelona, ​​on the other hand, may choose a more defensive, closing-down tactic if they realize they can't utilize their key players. Therefore, Flick might prefer a defensive play in this situation. However, if Mbappé returns and can play in the Barcelona match, Mbappé is a player who could unlock that key. Especially considering that he gets along very well with Arda Güler and can play well behind the defense, I think Barcelona will be looking for a point in a tough match.

I can't be sure that Barcelona will immediately be able to win the next match in this situation Barcelona has a little problem in managing the game. That way Barcelona's opponents are also not easy to beat them because they still have a defensive strategy even though the game is bad, In this situation Real Madrid will have the opportunity to be more advanced than Barcelona especially if Mbappé's match returns and can play well then the match will be won by Real Madrid as well as Barcelona will continue to chase points in every upcoming match.

[reagansimms]

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The match against Barcelona is quite important, considering it's El Clasico, so they'll have all their players in top condition, and that includes Mbappe, who will be back in top condition after an ankle injury while playing for the French national team against Azerbaijan yesterday. He will most likely appear fit against Getafe.
Mbappe remains a crucial player for Real Madrid in maintaining their position, both in the Champions League and La Liga. Without him, Real Madrid's performance might decline slightly, so his presence is crucial in maintaining Real Madrid's performance.

Xabi Alonso will try to give his best ahead of Real Madrid's clash with Barcelona as the game is very important for him, as it will be his first El Clasico since being appointed as Real Madrid coach. Mbappe is likely to play against Getafe, and Franco Mastantuono has also been given the green light to play in that game.
Alonso also has to consider other things to maintain the players' fitness ahead of the prestigious game, the players' fitness needs to be prioritized, especially since some of them have just recovered from injuries. Before facing Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid will also face Juventus in the UCL. Alonso must be more careful with the physical strength of his players. He also needs to rotate when facing Getafe so that he can field his best squad in this important game.

[Black Mbaye]

If Barcelona plays like this, they'll likely lose this match. That's why I think they won't want to concede many chances. Real Madrid will have an advantage because they'll be playing at home. Barcelona, ​​on the other hand, may choose a more defensive, closing-down tactic if they realize they can't utilize their key players. Therefore, Flick might prefer a defensive play in this situation. However, if Mbappé returns and can play in the Barcelona match, Mbappé is a player who could unlock that key. Especially considering that he gets along very well with Arda Güler and can play well behind the defense, I think Barcelona will be looking for a point in a tough match.

I can't be sure that Barcelona will immediately be able to win the next match in this situation Barcelona has a little problem in managing the game. That way Barcelona's opponents are also not easy to beat them because they still have a defensive strategy even though the game is bad, In this situation Real Madrid will have the opportunity to be more advanced than Barcelona especially if Mbappé's match returns and can play well then the match will be won by Real Madrid as well as Barcelona will continue to chase points in every upcoming match.

In such a scenario, it would certainly be prudent to assume Real Madrid will win. However, predicting the exact score in such big matches is never possible. Even with the best lineup, predicting a Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match is very difficult. There have been similar matches in the past, and we've watched very enjoyable football in each one. The important thing is to watch this enjoyable football. I hope we enjoy watching the football, and whichever team is better in a Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match will win.

[Iamgoat]

I don’t know, Mbappe is always needed, Getafe is always a tricky opponent and they can always surprise. I agree that two very important matches are coming up for them, and i give them the advantage against Barcelona, because in my opinion, Barca is out of form, and that’s why they have a good chance to take all three points from el clasico.On the other hand, Juventus is good they’ve found their rhythm but still, Real is the favorite there too. I think they can get the win if they focus on their fast wings and if Xabi Alonso makes the right substitutions. There shouldn’t be any problems for Real Madrid.

Mbappe is definitely a very key and important player in the world of football today, because of such he can always make a serious difference in games like this one. Getafe on the other hand is such a kind of team you cannot underestimate because even when they don't win, they try to make things difficult and opportunity of winning them tight for the big teams.. I also agreed wit you on the Barcelona matter which shows obviously they are not in their best of forms right now and it has to a large extent become an opportunity for the Real Madrid guys to triumph as they take advantage of such situations in El classico.

[Adbitco]

A huge injury boost for Barcelona as 4 of their starters are expected to be available for the October El Classico show down coming at the ending of this month. Yamal, Raphinha, Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres are all expected to be available for selection before 26th of October. I just wish I could say the same for Real Madrid players that are out injured. I want to watch the match with both teams top players all available. It will be more interesting and no excuse from either of the teams fans that this number of players were not available that's why we couldn't win.

[liasbaa]

For me, I didn't get the news from the media but from here and that's why I was surprised about it and I'm also getting it here that the injury is not serious but a precaution taken on him.

Many local media outlets have reported on Mbappé. He did experience ankle pain and was withdrawn in the 83rd minute. Afterward, he immediately returned to Spain and underwent a medical examination. The results were positive and the injury wasn't serious, allowing him to play after the international break. He did, however, suffer the injury before joining France, against Villarreal. Mbappé will be ready for the match against Getafe. Furthermore, there's still a five-day break, which will allow Mbappé to regain his physical and mental fitness.

Mbappé could not play in the World Cup qualifiers due to injury, but there is no clear message about how soon he will be able to recover and return to the field. There will be a few more days for the next match, if he recovers during this time, it will be positive for Real Madrid. Real Madrid will have to play for consecutive wins in the next matches because if they can play well against weak opponents, they can get additional advantages in the next matches. Winning against strong teams is often challenging, if the players can play without mental pressure, then the chances of the result going in their favour in the match increase. That is why it is necessary to make a strong effort to win easily against small teams. Small teams or weak teams should not be neglected.

[Iranus]

A huge injury boost for Barcelona as 4 of their starters are expected to be available for the October El Classico show down coming at the ending of this month. Yamal, Raphinha, Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres are all expected to be available for selection before 26th of October. I just wish I could say the same for Real Madrid players that are out injured. I want to watch the match with both teams top players all available. It will be more interesting and no excuse from either of the teams fans that this number of players were not available that's why we couldn't win.

One of the reasons for Barcelona's defeat against Sevilla was the injuries to key players in the attack. Even so, it is difficult to accept such a humiliating defeat for Barcelona. We always eagerly wait for El Clasico. We have seen Barcelona win every match in the last season. Boss Alonso will definitely want to win his first El Clasico. The battle between Alonso vs Flick will definitely be intense. And by now, all the key players from both teams are expected to be in the squad. Both teams will play at their full strength.

[KTChampions]

Everyone is talking about Mbappe's problem, but the real problem is Lewandowski - he has a hamstring injury in his left thigh and now he won't be back until mid-November = he will miss the Clasico.
Another injury in the national team games and it looks like Barcelona's infirmary is starting to fill up. It might turn out that the Clasico will be played without Lewandowski and without Yamal and with Rafinha in poor shape. I hope Flick won't park the bus like Xavi? I want a tough game and may the best team win.

If Barcelona plays like this, they'll likely lose this match. That's why I think they won't want to concede many chances. Real Madrid will have an advantage because they'll be playing at home. Barcelona, ​​on the other hand, may choose a more defensive, closing-down tactic if they realize they can't utilize their key players. Therefore, Flick might prefer a defensive play in this situation. However, if Mbappé returns and can play in the Barcelona match, Mbappé is a player who could unlock that key. Especially considering that he gets along very well with Arda Güler and can play well behind the defense, I think Barcelona will be looking for a point in a tough match.

Mbappe will be ready for the Clasico and may even play against Getafe, he has a minor injury. Lewandowski is definitely out. In my opinion, the bookmakers' odds are rather strange, but they will most likely change:

2.10 - 3.80 -3.20

I would say that Real is already a bigger favorite than ~45% If the odds don't change much, this will be a good opportunity to place a value bet. I don't like it when important games are played with less than optimal lineups, but this time it will be in Real's favor.

[justinlamode]

All the players are healthy, and in these leagues, many teams have players playing for their national teams. I haven't checked, but I think Getafe also has quite a few players who play for their national team. And even if there are injuries, Real Madrid has an advantage because their bench is much deeper and better than most La Liga teams. Therefore, they are on more or less equal terms, and if Mbappe returns to Real with an injury, Rodrygo could replace him, especially since he's been on the bench for the last few matches.

Madrid doesn't have proper with their attack because they have several replacements. Where their problem lies is the defense. When one or two defenders are on injury just as it is now, it will make the defense porous. Their midfield isn't that strong too. I hope that their defense wouldn't cause them much harm this season when playing with a strong team.

You have good point but not entirely correct because if that were to be the case, then we would have seen a situation whereby they would score so many goals and concede many goals as well. If defense is weak, it will lead to them conceding many goals. Similarly, if attack is strong, they will be scoring many goals. But in a situation in which the attack is strong and defense is strong too, they will score many goals and concede very few goals. The problem with Marid is the change in management, Xabi Alonso have not been able to form a team that is suitable to win them the  trio they are used to winning.

[Rengga Jati]

I think if he recovers as expected he his only going to miss the Getafe game and will be back for the El Classico so as Carvajal and Alexander Arnold. Madrid have to win the league this season after that total dominance from Barcelona last season. Alonso is doing well and having Mbappe fit will make him even do better.

On both sides, Real Madrid and Barcelona have suffered several injuries. For Real Madrid, the majority of these are defenders. Meanwhile, for Barcelona, ​​the number of injured players so far is quite varied, including defenders, midfielders, wingers, and forwards. So, this will be a tough challenge for both sides to perform at their best in El Clasico.

Yes, Barcelona currently has at least eight players injured. And worse, their main forward line is also affected: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Fermín López, and most recently, Robert Lewandowski. And several of these players are likely to miss the El Clasico match against Real Madrid.

Barcelona Injuries

[GbitG]

I couldn't agree with you less, this injury to Mbappe is definitely going to be a big blow for him in the team and there's no suitable requirement for him at his position for the team. It will surely worry the coach and the club. I don't even know know long he will be out.

Real Madrid have many good attacking players even at world class level like Vinicius, Rodryg, Guler to midfielders like Valverde, Bellingham so that these players can cover the temporary absence of Mbappe well. They even won La Liga title and Champions League title two seasons ago without Mbappe, so if their squad won't have Mbappe in several matches, it won't be big problem for their squad quality and actual performances at all.

Nah, you just highlighted the wrong point. This season Real Madrid is trailing with unsettlness and lack of defense even Xabi Alonso didn't even know what would be a better way, but still with these weaknesses, the only man who is performing super dominantly is Killyan Mbappe. Singly he are handling the entire team, in every match he was the one who put ahead his name on the score bord.....

So if this guy were not there, then I pretty obvious that Real Madrid wouldn't have made any strong challenge. No other players has that capacity to scored goals in every single match, whether it's Vinicius Junior, Valverde, or Rodrigo. No one has that competency level that Kylian Mbappe is delivering.

[Akbarkoe]

I think if he recovers as expected he his only going to miss the Getafe game and will be back for the El Classico so as Carvajal and Alexander Arnold. Madrid have to win the league this season after that total dominance from Barcelona last season. Alonso is doing well and having Mbappe fit will make him even do better.

On both sides, Real Madrid and Barcelona have suffered several injuries. For Real Madrid, the majority of these are defenders. Meanwhile, for Barcelona, ​​the number of injured players so far is quite varied, including defenders, midfielders, wingers, and forwards. So, this will be a tough challenge for both sides to perform at their best in El Clasico.

Yes, Barcelona currently has at least eight players injured. And worse, their main forward line is also affected: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Fermín López, and most recently, Robert Lewandowski. And several of these players are likely to miss the El Clasico match against Real Madrid.

Barcelona Injuries

If the key players are unable to start against Real Madrid in El Clásico, it will be very boring, because it could be considered unfair and we won't get to see how strong Barcelona is with its core team, especially Dani Olmo, who is a great player at supplying balls to the front line for Lewandowski and his teammates to maximize. He is one of the keys to Barcelona's ability to create more opportunities in the front line. Similarly, Real Madrid also has injured players, but not as many as Barcelona, However, such calculations are usually just estimates. Hopefully, we will witness a miracle in the El Clasico match.

[Nightwalker(NW)]

I think if he recovers as expected he his only going to miss the Getafe game and will be back for the El Classico so as Carvajal and Alexander Arnold. Madrid have to win the league this season after that total dominance from Barcelona last season. Alonso is doing well and having Mbappe fit will make him even do better.

On both sides, Real Madrid and Barcelona have suffered several injuries. For Real Madrid, the majority of these are defenders. Meanwhile, for Barcelona, ​​the number of injured players so far is quite varied, including defenders, midfielders, wingers, and forwards. So, this will be a tough challenge for both sides to perform at their best in El Clasico.

Yes, Barcelona currently has at least eight players injured. And worse, their main forward line is also affected: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Fermín López, and most recently, Robert Lewandowski. And several of these players are likely to miss the El Clasico match against Real Madrid.

Barcelona Injuries

If the key players are unable to start against Real Madrid in El Clásico, it will be very boring, because it could be considered unfair and we won't get to see how strong Barcelona is with its core team, especially Dani Olmo, who is a great player at supplying balls to the front line for Lewandowski and his teammates to maximize. He is one of the keys to Barcelona's ability to create more opportunities in the front line. Similarly, Real Madrid also has injured players, but not as many as Barcelona, However, such calculations are usually just estimates. Hopefully, we will witness a miracle in the El Clasico match.

From the news online now, says most of Barcelona's starting eleven will be available for selection before the match against Real Madrid this news was released today. I can remember seeing Yamal and Raphinha on the list of those that will be available but I didn't Dani Olmo's name which means as of now his still injured. Lewandowski hasn't been starting games this season for Barcelona. Even Real Madrid has its own list of injuries and we haven't seen news concerning their own been available as we have seen on that of Barcelona. Maybe in the coming days we will see positive news concerning these injuries.

[hyudien]

If the key players are unable to start against Real Madrid in El Clásico, it will be very boring.

This is what I think, after all, El Clasico is a match we always look forward to. If both teams have injury problems, especially to key players, what will they show on the field later? Of course, this will be a normal football match that may not present the usual drama, tension and rivalry because the strength that is fielded is not optimal. I don't know if this is because of the busy schedule or the people involved in maintaining the fitness of the players, what is clear is that currently what is on my mind, I quite hate this increasingly busy schedule.

[RaltcoinsB]

If the key players are unable to start against Real Madrid in El Clásico, it will be very boring.

This is what I think, after all, El Clasico is a match we always look forward to. If both teams have injury problems, especially to key players, what will they show on the field later? Of course, this will be a normal football match that may not present the usual drama, tension and rivalry because the strength that is fielded is not optimal. I don't know if this is because of the busy schedule or the people involved in maintaining the fitness of the players, what is clear is that currently what is on my mind, I quite hate this increasingly busy schedule.

Yes, as the match schedule gets increasingly hectic, players become more prone to injury. Real Madrid experienced this last year, and we're seeing similar issues with Barcelona this year. We don't pay attention to it, but I'm sure injuries must be causing significant problems for other mid-table teams as well. With Barcelona and Real Madrid in the spotlight, these players' injuries are drawing even more attention. Currently, Mbappé's absence and Yamal's absence pose significant problems for their teams. Considering they'll be competing against each other, the players who return from injury will significantly strengthen their teams.

[l99l]

Mbappe is very important for the team in the next Champions League game against Barcelona, and he does not need to be pursuing a goal scorer to avoid another injury. Moreover, Real Madrid defenders may return for any of the Champions League or against Barcelona. If injuries do not affect Real Madrid this season, I am confident they will win trophies.

My guess is that Xabi alonso will definitely try to keep Mbappe out of the squad in the match against Getafe. Because Mbappe's injury is not too serious. Even then , Alonso will not want to take a big  risk. Therefore, Madrid's opponents in the next matches of this match are quite strong. Madrid will play against strong squads like juventus and Barcelona in the next two matches. If somehow Mbappe is out of the squad due to injury in these two matches, then it will be  very difficult for madrid to win. That is why it is more likely that Mbappe will not be in the starting XI against Getafe.

I don’t know, Mbappe is always needed, Getafe is always a tricky opponent and they can always surprise. I agree that two very important matches are coming up for them, and i give them the advantage against Barcelona, because in my opinion, Barca is out of form, and that’s why they have a good chance to take all three points from el clasico.On the other hand, Juventus is good they’ve found their rhythm but still, Real is the favorite there too. I think they can get the win if they focus on their fast wings and if Xabi Alonso makes the right substitutions. There shouldn’t be any problems for Real Madrid.

Mbappe is always needed. Even if he's not in the Getafe match, Xabi Alonso can manage with the remaining squad.
It's more important to wait for Mbappe to recover until the more important match, the one against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid already suffered a significant loss against Atletico Madrid. Now, Xabi Alonso needs to beat Barcelona to prove his worth, and he can't afford to let Mbappe go. Beating Barcelona without Mbappe would be impossible.

[Mame89]

If the key players are unable to start against Real Madrid in El Clásico, it will be very boring.

This is what I think, after all, El Clasico is a match we always look forward to. If both teams have injury problems, especially to key players, what will they show on the field later? Of course, this will be a normal football match that may not present the usual drama, tension and rivalry because the strength that is fielded is not optimal. I don't know if this is because of the busy schedule or the people involved in maintaining the fitness of the players, what is clear is that currently what is on my mind, I quite hate this increasingly busy schedule.

It's not just you who hates the busy schedule; many coaches complain about the hectic schedule, as the sheer number of matches impacts players' fitness, and it's starting to be felt. The El Clásico we've been waiting for isn't as exciting as it once was due to numerous player injuries.

In my opinion this is all due to UEFA's greed. They've been greedy, shifting the European competition system to a league stage, the UEFA Nations League to a league system, and the European Championship qualifiers and World Cup qualifiers are also similar, resulting in more matches. While more matches will certainly generate profits, they also impact players, as many are suffering from injuries. But for me even though both teams won't be able to field full squads in the upcoming El Clásico, El Clásico remains exciting due to the long history of their rivalry, especially since the points gap in the standings isn't that big.

[skarais]

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If the key players are unable to start against Real Madrid in El Clásico, it will be very boring, because it could be considered unfair and we won't get to see how strong Barcelona is with its core team, especially Dani Olmo, who is a great player at supplying balls to the front line for Lewandowski and his teammates to maximize. He is one of the keys to Barcelona's ability to create more opportunities in the front line. Similarly, Real Madrid also has injured players, but not as many as Barcelona, However, such calculations are usually just estimates. Hopefully, we will witness a miracle in the El Clasico match.

Barcelona is still worried about missing several key players for the upcoming El Clasico due to injury. However, I'm confident that several players will return in time and be ready to perform as expected. El Clasico wouldn't be worth it if either team wasn't playing with their best squad, regardless of whether it's Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Like you, I also believe that Barcelona players' estimated recovery times for injuries aren't always accurate, for various reasons. Coaches also won't force players who have just recovered from an injury to play from the start, that's the quickest way to get them back on the treatment table. But about this one, I think these players still have time for the recovery process and I hope everything is fine.