La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[knowngunman]

In my opinion, Flick is not to blame, these guys didn't use their heads and made stupid choices and this led them to defeat, clearly now they have to try to recover their spirits and put their heart and soul into trying to recover the environment

Of course, it's totally wrong to blame a single person for that defeat. Football is a game of team, not an individual game so when a team lose a match, everyone must accept the responsibility and in time of victory, everyone receives the praise too. A lot of things led to Barcelona downfall yesterday. The absence of Lewandowski was clearly noticeable yesterday which means Barcelona desperately need to get a striker before it become too late. Yamal is becoming more irrelevant with his individual game for showoff and public notice. The goal keeper was outstanding, he saved Barcelona from total humiliation by making incredible saves yesterday. I see nothing to worry about thou because they defeated Real Madrid in all competitions last season. This is like a pay back, lol 

[changaa]

Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 and maintained their five-point lead over Barcelona in the standings.
The match wasn't particularly enjoyable for me.
What stood out to me most was Vinicius's outrageous reaction when he was substituted. He went straight to the locker room but later took his place on the bench.
I didn't understand why he reacted this way. I don't understand if there's a rule at Real Madrid that certain players are not allowed to leave the game.
Barcelona's absence from their main players was felt. If they had a full squad, Barcelona wouldn't have lost.

Is normal to react like this, this is a normal thing that happens in the classics, it's a match in itself, like every derby that respects itself there is competitiveness on the pitch, and this makes this thing ignite every time the match starts and whoever is weaker gives in.

[jems]

Their victory over Barcelona further boosted their chances. Barcelona were trailing them, and yesterday's victory against them extended their points gap to four. It's a fact that Real Madrid is currently in the leading position to claim the title. Furthermore, if Barcelona can't stop them in the Spanish league, who will? Barcelona has had a few poor results recently. Yesterday's match was one of those, and Real Madrid is now feeling a bit more comfortable.

You are right.b This win against Barcelona will surely boost the confidence of the Madrid players. A few days ago , Real madrid was defeated by a big margin against Atletico Madrid. But they won 2 -1 against barcelona. Despite winning by a small margin, Real madrid played very well in this match. Madrid's performance was better than barcelona's and they definitely deserve this win. Madrid is now 5 points ahead of Barcelona. Regaining the top spot in the table now becomes more  difficult for Barcelona.

Winning El Clasico is truly special, and of course, Real Madrid's mentality has improved drastically, while Barcelona's players will feel the opposite.

I watched this match and admittedly, Real Madrid deserved to win. Their performance was truly impressive, and there wasn't even any room for Barcelona to improve. It was clear that Barcelona played very poorly, unlike usual. This was due to their players' movement, which Real Madrid players were able to cover, thanks to Xabi Alonso's tactics, which were executed quite well in this match.

The five-point difference isn't that significant considering the long season is still ahead, but I think the Real Madrid players' mentality and confidence have improved drastically now, making it easier for them to look ahead to the next matches and continue to perform at their best.

[Plaguedeath]

Crazy to see Real Madrid only have 32% ball possession, but shots more than Barcelona and have higher chance possibility of goals.

It's clear Barcelona not able to perform when they lost their key players e.g. Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo. Rashford is struggling to score a goal, he only able to create a chance and give assist to his teammates, unfortunately the player who usually score a goal is absent in this match.

[BALIK]

Crazy to see Real Madrid only have 32% ball possession, but shots more than Barcelona and have higher chance possibility of goals.

It's clear Barcelona not able to perform when they lost their key players e.g. Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo. Rashford is struggling to score a goal, he only able to create a chance and give assist to his teammates, unfortunately the player who usually score a goal is absent in this match.

Barcelona gave more importance to ball possession in this match. They wanted to dominate the match by possessing the ball. On the other hand, Real Madrid's target was to quickly counter-attack. And we saw a lot of attacks from Madrid players in this match.

Madrid performed excellently in this match, there is no doubt about it. 5 important players of Barcelona squad missed the match due to injury. Hansi Flick was also not there to give the squad the right advice. As a result, we did not see any change in Barcelona's strategy. The role of the coach is very important in these high voltage matches. If Hansi Flick was with Barcelona, ​​maybe the Barcelona players would have been more confident.

[cande86]

Yamal comments about Real Madrid before the match were indeed inappropriate, showing his childish attitude and lack of respect for professional rivalry. It's understandable that Vini and Carvajal became emotional during this match. Fortunately, Xabi Alonso remained unaffected and focused on his team, allowing him and the team to play well. Another good thing is that Yamal isn't in the era of Sergio Ramos and Pepe, because with those comments, he would probably be in bed for a long time.

Yeah exactly, you are right, these are childish behaviors of a person who has not grown up and will never grow up, if he behaves like this and continues he will surely sink into the most total abyss and this will make him easily a victim of himself ruining his talent.

[Volgastallion]

It was a super crazy game, Real Madrid deserves the victory and they can also win in a much comfortable way but the VAR was there to prevent it, Barcelona is facing real problems, when Lamine Yamal is not at his best the team lacks of that spark and they cant generate real danger, some other players are also not in his best and the defence is in shablings right now.

[Kaliandra]

I was not surprised that Real Madrid defeated Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu because I knew Real Madrid would win the first leg of this season's El Clasico match, but what surprises me is that Real Madrid didn't score so many goals against Barcelona. The second leg of El Clasico will be tough for Real Madrid to win because Barcelona's key players will be available to feature for Barcelona at Camp Nou.

I'm actually not surprised by Barcelona's defeat because, of course, Barcelona didn't play with all their key players like Lewandowski and Raphinha in yesterday's match. If Lewandowski and Raphinha had played, I think Barcelona would have had a good chance of winning. Originally, I was going to bet on Barcelona's victory, but after thinking it over, Barcelona obviously wouldn't play all their key players, which would certainly affect their performance, leading me to bet on Real Madrid's victory instead.

However, it is unfortunate that Real Madrid did not score many goals, even though they always had good opportunities to do so. The final score of 2-1 certainly indicates that Barcelona is a strong team with a solid defense. However, Barcelona's defeat in yesterday's El Clasico is not embarrassing, as it is understandable that Barcelona lost because Real Madrid was the home team in yesterday's El Clasico match. I also predict that the upcoming El Clasico will be an even more exciting match, and it won't be easy for Real Madrid to defeat Barcelona, as Barcelona's key players are likely to feature in the upcoming El Clasico. Unfortunately, that match is still a long way off.

It seems that many people, including myself, were not surprised by Barcelona's defeat to Real Madrid. Of course, the reason Barcelona lost to Real Madrid is not too surprising because their key players have not yet recovered from their injuries. But yes, if their key players had played, it seems that Real Madrid would have had a hard time facing Barcelona. I also bet on Real Madrid to win that match because, of course, Real Madrid played with all their star players, which would certainly make it difficult for Barcelona to win that match.

Barcelona's defeat at Real Madrid's home ground is certainly not something to be ashamed of, and surely the fans will not be too disappointed because they understand that Barcelona is currently not performing well due to some of their key players being injured. I'm also looking forward to the next El Clasico match and I hope Barcelona can perform better and I also hope Barcelona's key players can play. It seems like I'm also predicting that Barcelona has the potential to win the upcoming El Clasico match. Currently, Real Madrid has managed to collect 27 points while Barcelona has managed to collect 22 points. In my opinion, there is still plenty of time for Barcelona to overtake Real Madrid's position. The next match against Elche will be Barcelona's opponent, and in that match, Barcelona will certainly have the potential to win. What do you think?

[ginsan]

Yamal comments about Real Madrid before the match were indeed inappropriate, showing his childish attitude and lack of respect for professional rivalry. It's understandable that Vini and Carvajal became emotional during this match. Fortunately, Xabi Alonso remained unaffected and focused on his team, allowing him and the team to play well. Another good thing is that Yamal isn't in the era of Sergio Ramos and Pepe, because with those comments, he would probably be in bed for a long time.

Yeah exactly, you are right, these are childish behaviors of a person who has not grown up and will never grow up, if he behaves like this and continues he will surely sink into the most total abyss and this will make him easily a victim of himself ruining his talent.

Yamal's indiscriminate actions before the match started were indeed a form of immaturity in keeping his mouth shut and he was too arrogant as a newcomer, even though he was great but still at a low level, and see how this El Classico match goes, for a Yama lost space because Real Madrid put pressure and aggressiveness on this arrogant young player.

He should appreciate this historical match more and be a humble person, like people who are still learning in general, not doing an arrogant attitude, and this defeat should certainly be a lesson for him and those around him in order to advise his juniors because it is not a good attitude as a professional player who is seen by the world.

[Antotena]

Crazy to see Real Madrid only have 32% ball possession, but shots more than Barcelona and have higher chance possibility of goals.

It's clear Barcelona not able to perform when they lost their key players e.g. Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo. Rashford is struggling to score a goal, he only able to create a chance and give assist to his teammates, unfortunately the player who usually score a goal is absent in this match.

That's what happen when you are been angered before the game, yellow cards and red card was just flying in the game, emotions were high for Real Madrid, El clasico is a known game to be full of rough but I think the statement that spoilt brat made on Podcasts was the thing that engineer the way Real Madrid were acting, he also made a couple of silly post. I don't know at this point who is hated most now between Messi and Yamal in Real Madrid, the boy is just daft.

I have never seen Mbape got angry on games, most times he is just him self but that El clasico triggered him that made him. The way Real Madrid were playing with emotions is the more reason why their stats weren't adding up, playing like rivals who had a school fight in kunfu. Ally attention was in Vinicious, I knew we'll that even if everybody kept quiet in the game, I was confident he is going to bring that Lil brat to his senses and he was doing it throughout and even after the game.

[zaim7413]

Winning El Clasico is truly special, and of course, Real Madrid's mentality has improved drastically, while Barcelona's players will feel the opposite.

I watched this match and admittedly, Real Madrid deserved to win. Their performance was truly impressive, and there wasn't even any room for Barcelona to improve. It was clear that Barcelona played very poorly, unlike usual. This was due to their players' movement, which Real Madrid players were able to cover, thanks to Xabi Alonso's tactics, which were executed quite well in this match.

The five-point difference isn't that significant considering the long season is still ahead, but I think the Real Madrid players' mentality and confidence have improved drastically now, making it easier for them to look ahead to the next matches and continue to perform at their best.

Real Madrid were very fortunate in this El Clasico, they faced a Barcelona side that was limping due to several key players being injured, while Xabi Alonso was able to field his best squad. Playing at Santiago Bernabeu can also increase the motivation for the players to win the match and get the results as expected.

Xabi Alonso also played a key role in Real Madrid's victory, he managed to create a solid defense and a measured attack. Barcelona were unable to develop their game because their movements were always blocked by Real Madrid players, making it difficult to penetrate the defense.

Now that they are 5 points ahead, Real Madrid is under no pressure, and they can be more flexible in maintaining the competition. Xabi Alonso also needs to direct his players to perform optimally, especially when facing relatively weak teams so as not to underestimate their opponents' strengths.

[IceLincoln]

The boy is just being unreasonable or is just being advice wrongly because he talks too much and does very little. Of a truth he has shown a glimpse of quality while playing for Spain and Barcelona but the hype they are hyping him has really gotten to his head,  and he now sees himself as the best, while he hasn't gotten to that level yet, he is still just a kid in football, and the way he behaves shows everything that everyone needs to understand.

Will you blame the lad. Last season was very easy for him to shine very well because majority og Real Madrid players were on injury so he thought that the same thing will replicate itself in this year El Clasico which I feel was the reason he was fumbling on media. On the pitch, everything became different as he thought. Yamal needs to live a quite life and focus on improving himself.

I don’t think Lamine Yamal shining last season is as a result of Madrid players being injured, it has nothing to do with that, did he also play against Madrid all the time or when he played for Spain, even the Nuno Mendes they say hides him has been cooked severally by him. Football is not a one way thing, it’s either you win, you lose or you draw.

 Lamine Yamal has a big mouth yes but he’s not a bad or average player, the problem I think is he got used to fame too early and it’s messing with his head. He needs someone he can listen to, to advise him, most people who get to World fame as kids often fumble coupled with the social media age we are in, he needs to be more disciplined and focused on the goal and humble, he’s become too proud and arrogant you see it in the way he talks and walks and his attitudes.
I’m a Barcelona fan but I would like for him to change cos there have been other excellent players before him who didn’t last not for lack of skill or talent but for lack of discipline.

[Pandu Geddon]

Real Madrid were very fortunate in this El Clasico, they faced a Barcelona side that was limping due to several key players being injured, while Xabi Alonso was able to field his best squad. Playing at Santiago Bernabeu can also increase the motivation for the players to win the match and get the results as expected.

Such a situation was also experienced by Madrid last season, which made them struggle in El Clasico. Now Madrid is performing better, and the tough situation is actually being experienced by Barcelona. 
In any case, El Clasico always becomes a heated match and attracts attention. That victory serves as a boost for Madrid to stay at the top of the standings.

[Solosanz]

Yamal's indiscriminate actions before the match started were indeed a form of immaturity in keeping his mouth shut and he was too arrogant as a newcomer, even though he was great but still at a low level, and see how this El Classico match goes, for a Yama lost space because Real Madrid put pressure and aggressiveness on this arrogant young player.

You have to realize Yamal is 18 years old, think about it, what were you doing when you at 18 years old. I would say it's very normal to be arrogant, a young kid who play very good that most young players can't do like him, for sure he will think himself is the best and look down to other players.

Rather than Yamal, Vinicius is way more bad than him, he's already 25 years old and still being childish.

[Slow death]

I'm a Real Madrid fan and I'm very happy with this victory, but I confess that I'm still not satisfied, because this Barcelona that played today is very weak. I wanted us to play against the same Barcelona that beat us last season, that is, Robert Lewandowski and the Barcelona coach were on the field, that way we would beat Barcelona when they were strong, so that Barcelona fans would realize that Real Madrid is now a much better team. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. I hope that the next time we play against Barcelona it will be when they are strong.

I respect you as a Real Madrid fan, but isn't this deserved, with Raphinha and Lewandowski missing?
Just imagine, perhaps things could have changed if these two key Barca players had been available.
After all, Barca lost, not because of poor performance, but because of a poor mentality when playing at Real Madrid's home ground. If we look at the match live, Madrid struggled to control the ball, while Barca had better possession.
We'll see in the next meeting. I'm sure Real Madrid won't be able to do much at Barca's home.

I agree that Real Madrid's focus wasn't on having a lot of possession in this game. In fact, they didn't care about playing beautifully. But that's what I expected the coach to do if they wanted to win. There's no doubt that Barcelona has a very beautiful style of play. If Barcelona had all their players and coach with them, we could have lost the game.

I think that as long as Real Madrid continues with Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, and Endrick, the team won't have a very strong attack. Only Mbappé is consistent in attack. We need to sell Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, and Endrick and sign three other attackers who are consistent in scoring goals. I like Vinicius because he has speed and good dribbling, but he can't score goals consistently.

[free-bit.co.in]

It was a super crazy game, Real Madrid deserves the victory and they can also win in a much comfortable way but the VAR was there to prevent it, Barcelona is facing real problems, when Lamine Yamal is not at his best the team lacks of that spark and they cant generate real danger, some other players are also not in his best and the defence is in shablings right now.

It is natural that the team will face big problems if 5 players of the starting XI are not with the squad. Lewandowski, Gavi, Raphinha, Olmo and Garcia are injured. Even if Raphinha and Olmo were with the squad, Barcelona could have played better. Honestly, I missed Raphinha a lot in this match. We saw Raphinha's great performance in the last season's El Clasico. I will not say that Barcelona played very badly. However, Barcelona's overall gameplay could have been a little more organized. And the team was quite slow on the counterattack.

[AN Then]

Real Madrid were very fortunate in this El Clasico, they faced a Barcelona side that was limping due to several key players being injured, while Xabi Alonso was able to field his best squad. Playing at Santiago Bernabeu can also increase the motivation for the players to win the match and get the results as expected.

Such a situation was also experienced by Madrid last season, which made them struggle in El Clasico. Now Madrid is performing better, and the tough situation is actually being experienced by Barcelona. 
In any case, El Clasico always becomes a heated match and attracts attention. That victory serves as a boost for Madrid to stay at the top of the standings.

Real Madrid really had good luck in this match.Because Barcelona had more ball possession than Real Madrid in this match and However, several of Barcelona's star players were off the field and one of their best star players, Lamine Yamal, had just returned from injury.Moreover, if Rafinha could have played in this match, then perhaps Lamine Yamal would have found his match against Madrid.Because we saw that Lamine Yamal could not prove himself in this match. Moreover, Real Madrid took advantage of the absence of several key Barcelona players and the poor performance of Lamine Yamal to win the match by two goals to one.However, I think that despite losing the match, Barcelona performed better than Madrid and Barcelona will definitely do better in the next matches.

[bangjoe]

It was a super crazy game, Real Madrid deserves the victory and they can also win in a much comfortable way but the VAR was there to prevent it, Barcelona is facing real problems, when Lamine Yamal is not at his best the team lacks of that spark and they cant generate real danger, some other players are also not in his best and the defence is in shablings right now.

El Classico matches always have a lot of tension because we are risking prestige and prestige and adding to the H2H history as very strong rivals for each other, Real Madrid's victory makes me smile and sleep well for now, the top position is getting further away, 5 points ahead of Barcelona is a great opportunity, seeing how Xab Alonso remains calm and confident that his team will get the victory, it is a confidence.

Barcelona could be said to be in a bad way, Lewandowski was absent and Yamal really couldn't get going as they were well guarded by Alvaro Carreras and Dean Huijsen, Yamal were poor in this game, late in the second half there was really red card drama, luckily it was late in the game otherwise there would have been more red cards it seems.

[sotelorene]

Real Madrid were very fortunate in this El Clasico, they faced a Barcelona side that was limping due to several key players being injured, while Xabi Alonso was able to field his best squad. Playing at Santiago Bernabeu can also increase the motivation for the players to win the match and get the results as expected.

Such a situation was also experienced by Madrid last season, which made them struggle in El Clasico. Now Madrid is performing better, and the tough situation is actually being experienced by Barcelona. 
In any case, El Clasico always becomes a heated match and attracts attention. That victory serves as a boost for Madrid to stay at the top of the standings.

In that game yesterday, I just noticed Barcelona was just possessing like they use to while Real Madrid was doing more of the scoring and if not that, they cancelled about two goals for Real Madrid and Mbbape missed a penalty kick too, I believe it would have been worst than this and Barcelona should be grateful and happy the goal was not much. I believe some Barcelona players should be back before the next El clasico but in the meantime Barcelona should try and maintain the point gap or better still close it if at all Real Madrid will lose any match as it stands.

[bastisisca]

Yes, the second leg might be more difficult than this, but at least Real Madrid won the first leg instead of having to lose both legs like last season. Furthermore, the second leg doesn't guarantee a Real Madrid loss.

They won the first leg and this has a significant psychological impact on the continuation of the Liga.
Unfortunately, the match is not only important for the points but also for the prestige and morale of the players.
So i honestly don't know what to think, the points of distance are few, only 5.