La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[pewboy]

Barcelona is still 3 points behind Real Madrid. Barcelona will have to win consistently if they want to continue fighting for the title. If their performance is still erratic, it will be impossible to reduce the gap to 3 points.

Now I'm reading the news that Spain has excluded Yamal from the call-up. I don't know if it's true but it seems that everyone is having this idea and they are slowly crumbling this boy and it's not anyone's fault but only those around him, If he doesn't decide to change, he will come to a bad end.

[$weetne$$]

Mbappe is an outstanding player, assuming  football is not a team work to come out victorious, I would have said only Mbappe is capable of winning the trophy for Real Madrid but that's not possible because all the players must work together in their best form to achieve success. Last season that Madrid performed poorly, Mbappe was able to secure the golden boot for himself as the highest goal scorer.

Yes it is very true how outstanding Mbappe can be with his performance, but he is not the only one to lead the team to victory, it has to be some collective efforts of the teams coming together of which his brilliance does plays a vital role in there, he is one key player that the team sometimes look up to sp as to get certain results but this does not put out the position of other players.

[DanWalker]

The transfers of Mbappé and Trent Alexander-Arnold are a major success for Real Madrid. Both players are among the best in the world in their respective positions. Furthermore, they didn't pay their clubs any fees for them. They convinced the players to join the team, and they're currently capitalizing on them. Mbappé has been doing fantastic work for Real Madrid for the past two years. I'm confident he'll find his feet in TAA soon and reach his peak performance with Real Madrid.

IMO Real Madrid management is very experienced. They know  very well which players are suitable for their squad. They have waited for a few years to add Mbappe to the squad. They have been patient. And they have been able to add only the right players to the squad. We are seeing good performance from Mbappe in every match. Anyway, Madrid squad is becoming overly dependent on mbappe. I doubt whether Madrid's  performance will be stable if Mbappe gets injured. Madrid's performance is more likely to be erratic without Mbappe. But , Mbappe's fitness is very good. Mbappe does not face many injuries.

[Pablo-wood]

Now I'm reading the news that Spain has excluded Yamal from the call-up. I don't know if it's true but it seems that everyone is having this idea and they are slowly crumbling this boy and it's not anyone's fault but only those around him, If he doesn't decide to change, he will come to a bad end.

Yamal's exclusion from the Spain team has nothing to do with character. According to RFEF they are doing their best to prioritise the player's health and wellbeing. We just wish he recovers speedily and stay fit again. Yamal might be hostile but I don't think it's as bad has we try to paint it. Everyone has their bad attitudes just that we tend to tolerate some and escalate others.

[Uruhara]

Now I'm reading the news that Spain has excluded Yamal from the call-up. I don't know if it's true but it seems that everyone is having this idea and they are slowly crumbling this boy and it's not anyone's fault but only those around him, If he doesn't decide to change, he will come to a bad end.

Lamine Yamal was dropped from the list of players who will play for the Spanish national team due to a groin problem that reportedly just finished getting treatment. And it looks like Yamal will have to rest for 7-10 days until he fully recovers. So it is quite unfortunate that the Spanish national team will play without Yamal. And I think this will have little impact on the performance of the Spanish national team itself. And to replace Yamal it looks like the Spanish national team has chosen another option, namely Jorge De Frutos will be trusted to replace the position usually occupied by Yamal.

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Reference: https://bola.kompas.com/read/2025/11/11/21182788/timnas-spanyol-coret-lamine-yamal-usai-dibuat-terkejut-barcelona

[Volgastallion]

Seems like Lamine amal is slowing recovering his fit and Barcelona team needs and notice this, the other day he shows again that speed and spark what makes him special and the team behaves a lot better on offensive, they really need him at top, because as we can see without him the team lost a ton of power in offensive, aside of that the MAIN problem of Barcelona is the defensive side.

[martinom]

Yes, that was quite a revolutionary comment. I know what he means, he want football more aggressive to attack, and not play boring match when a ball always passing to back. It's the same like what Arsene Wenger propose when he want to revise the offside rule where a point is want football come to is fun to watch when play more offensive. I'm fine with that, but can this rule be applied to other countries such as Italy?, because as we know Serie A dominated a defensive strategy where the ball is always played on defender who always gives long passes to forward. I think this rule will come to problem, and Serie A will come to the league which can break the football rules.

yes in fact I don't know what you want, if you want to do something like that in Serie A it's really difficult for a striker I read today that practically the best strikers so far have only scored 5 goals, a practically ridiculous record if we think about all the strikers of the time

[dollyamo]

If Barcelona were performing regularly and their performance was like last season, then I would say that this three-point gap with Real Madrid is not very big, but this season Barcelona is not seen to be performing very well, on the contrary, Real Madrid's performance is quite good, in that case, this three-point gap is a lot. We certainly remember the competition in the Italian league last season, last season we saw Napoli win the league title with a difference of just one point. So if Real Madrid can perform like this in La Liga now, they will definitely win the league title with a big difference of points with Barcelona.

I always praise this player but Thibault Courtois is an exceptional goalkeeper who is doing great things, he defended the goal in an excellent way, he does the defensive work like no other, he is a true legend and I think that Real Madrid would do well to hold on to him.

[cande86]

I don't want to say it but I have to, very soon th gqme of football will not be like we know it to be, imagine this man trying to turn football to something we don't know. If he want that to be implemented as one of the rules in football then he should be ready for a big disappointment or instead stop coaching as a football manager and join the NBA. They should ignore this man and focus more on how to improve VAR that have cost so many errors, if they should allow this then other coaches will start coming up with ideas that doesn't make sense.

i think the problem is that it involves a lot of money and fans often feel betrayed by bad decisions by referees.
They are trying to make sure that when something is decided, it is sure to be as close to the truth as possible, which is why VAR and other innovations are introduced.

[Godday]

If Barcelona were performing regularly and their performance was like last season, then I would say that this three-point gap with Real Madrid is not very big, but this season Barcelona is not seen to be performing very well, on the contrary, Real Madrid's performance is quite good, in that case, this three-point gap is a lot. We certainly remember the competition in the Italian league last season, last season we saw Napoli win the league title with a difference of just one point. So if Real Madrid can perform like this in La Liga now, they will definitely win the league title with a big difference of points with Barcelona.

I always praise this player but Thibault Courtois is an exceptional goalkeeper who is doing great things, he defended the goal in an excellent way, he does the defensive work like no other, he is a true legend and I think that Real Madrid would do well to hold on to him.

On the one hand, we have to praise Thibault Courtois, he performed absolutely perfectly in Real Madrid's victory, there is a hero figure in the goal, Barcelona's eternal rival is still lacking in attack because the injury has not yet recovered, like Lamine. This charity can trigger speed and enthusiasm for Real Madrid to win the trophy after the season ends. Barcelona is 3 points more than Real Madrid. I think with the current condition of the team, they can no longer catch up to get through the standings. Real Madrid this season is playing safely without any pressure from any team. Hopefully they can maintain it to the top.

[GbitG]

Barcelona is still 3 points behind Real Madrid. Barcelona will have to win consistently if they want to continue fighting for the title. If their performance is still erratic, it will be impossible to reduce the gap to 3 points.

Now I'm reading the news that Spain has excluded Yamal from the call-up. I don't know if it's true but it seems that everyone is having this idea and they are slowly crumbling this boy and it's not anyone's fault but only those around him, If he doesn't decide to change, he will come to a bad end.

Yeah the point gap has been reduced and now it up to Barcelona like if they really want to win the league title then probably they would have to world hard and try to be more consistent. Upcoming schedule is also looking bit heavier for both side wether it Real Madrid or Barcelona. So whenever a tough schedule starts, there is a fear of losing points. So now if Real Madrid shows any weakness, then Barcelona will definitely take the lead for the league leading without any hesitation...

Besides that Barcelona injury players are also in recovery mode and surely the recovery of these players can bring an extreme boost in the team performance. So I hope Barcelona can retest the top spot very soon. Anyway let see what happens next.

[GxSTxV]

On the one hand, we have to praise Thibault Courtois, he performed absolutely perfectly in Real Madrid's victory, there is a hero figure in the goal, Barcelona's eternal rival is still lacking in attack because the injury has not yet recovered, like Lamine. This charity can trigger speed and enthusiasm for Real Madrid to win the trophy after the season ends. Barcelona is 3 points more than Real Madrid. I think with the current condition of the team, they can no longer catch up to get through the standings. Real Madrid this season is playing safely without any pressure from any team. Hopefully they can maintain it to the top.

Real Madrid has always the chance to keep a great goalkeeper on the team, we have seen that with the legendary Iker Casillas, and now Courtois is doing the same by taking a similar path with maximum saves.

Talking about the most strong team in LaLiga, I must say that in each period we see different performances. Real Madrid struggled against Atletico Madrid then managed to win against Barcelona who defeated Atletico… that’s why it’s very hard to predict anything, especially that LaLiga is at the middle of the season.

[Joca97]

Now I'm reading the news that Spain has excluded Yamal from the call-up. I don't know if it's true but it seems that everyone is having this idea and they are slowly crumbling this boy and it's not anyone's fault but only those around him, If he doesn't decide to change, he will come to a bad end.

Yamal's exclusion from the Spain team has nothing to do with character. According to RFEF they are doing their best to prioritise the player's health and wellbeing. We just wish he recovers speedily and stay fit again. Yamal might be hostile but I don't think it's as bad has we try to paint it. Everyone has their bad attitudes just that we tend to tolerate some and escalate others.

I think this is a good move from Barcelona not to let him go for the national team. Yamal has been injured lately and now i think he needs to rest a few days and recover fully. Spain national team already has a good team and i think that they can play without Yamal. I think that Yamal didnt have any say in this and that the staff from Barcelona didnt allow him to play in this national window

[$anounimus$]

On the one hand, we have to praise Thibault Courtois, he performed absolutely perfectly in Real Madrid's victory, there is a hero figure in the goal, Barcelona's eternal rival is still lacking in attack because the injury has not yet recovered, like Lamine. This charity can trigger speed and enthusiasm for Real Madrid to win the trophy after the season ends. Barcelona is 3 points more than Real Madrid. I think with the current condition of the team, they can no longer catch up to get through the standings. Real Madrid this season is playing safely without any pressure from any team. Hopefully they can maintain it to the top.

Real Madrid has always the chance to keep a great goalkeeper on the team, we have seen that with the legendary Iker Casillas, and now Courtois is doing the same by taking a similar path with maximum saves.

Talking about the most strong team in LaLiga, I must say that in each period we see different performances. Real Madrid struggled against Atletico Madrid then managed to win against Barcelona who defeated Atletico… that’s why it’s very hard to predict anything, especially that LaLiga is at the middle of the season.

Yes, Courtois is one of the best goalkeepers in the world right now. His presence on the team significantly impacts matches and always has a positive impact. I believe that if he hadn't been injured and had played perfectly, El Real would have likely lifted the trophy again this season.

However, the challenges in La Liga are certainly not easy, with intense rivalries with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid always posing a serious threat. Although Madrid currently tops the standings, Alonso must continue to work hard to prevent his team from slipping.

[mvdheuvel1983]

Now I'm reading the news that Spain has excluded Yamal from the call-up. I don't know if it's true but it seems that everyone is having this idea and they are slowly crumbling this boy and it's not anyone's fault but only those around him, If he doesn't decide to change, he will come to a bad end.

Yamal's exclusion from the Spain team has nothing to do with character. According to RFEF they are doing their best to prioritise the player's health and wellbeing. We just wish he recovers speedily and stay fit again. Yamal might be hostile but I don't think it's as bad has we try to paint it. Everyone has their bad attitudes just that we tend to tolerate some and escalate others.

How come they are trying to say that Yamal is yet to recover form his illness but he was looking ok in the last game of Barcelona where he also scored was he sick after the game or he hasn't recovered but was used because Barcelona never wanted to risk the game, Spain will not try to hide the truth from the media if there is something more in the absence of Yamal but we hope Yamal recovers very fast so that subsequently he will join the team again. Yamal may have bad attitude when he is playing against opponents in the league but for his country Spain he will not be disrespectful to his fellow team mates I don't think that is the reason why he will not be used in their game.

[Alex077]

Seems like Lamine amal is slowing recovering his fit and Barcelona team needs and notice this, the other day he shows again that speed and spark what makes him special and the team behaves a lot better on offensive, they really need him at top, because as we can see without him the team lost a ton of power in offensive, aside of that the MAIN problem of Barcelona is the defensive side.

You are right that Lamine Yamal is showing sparks again. His speed and creativity are breathing new life into FC Barcelonas attack, although his injuries are a particular problem. However, I think Barcas main concern is their defence. As you said, their high line and offside trap have been broken many times this season. Another thing that worries me is that Yamal is very talented, but if the defence is weak, his talent may not always be able to protect the team. So, although Yamal has improved a lot in attack, the problem of defence still remains.

[hyudien]

Lamine Yamal was dropped from the list of players who will play for the Spanish national team due to a groin problem that reportedly just finished getting treatment. And it looks like Yamal will have to rest for 7-10 days until he fully recovers. So it is quite unfortunate that the Spanish national team will play without Yamal. And I think this will have little impact on the performance of the Spanish national team itself. And to replace Yamal it looks like the Spanish national team has chosen another option, namely Jorge De Frutos will be trusted to replace the position usually occupied by Yamal.

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Reference: https://bola.kompas.com/read/2025/11/11/21182788/timnas-spanyol-coret-lamine-yamal-usai-dibuat-terkejut-barcelona

The Spanish national team currently tops the group standings with 16 points, 8 points ahead of second place so Yamal absence will not make the Spanish national team lose its place, after all Spain strength does not only lie in Yamal, they have many other quality players who can still be trusted. And I think the step to rest Yamal is the best considering Barcelona is quite behind in La Liga and UCL so this international break should be used for Yamal injury recovery, when these two competitions start Yamal will be 100% fit and contribute even better to Barcelona.

[jostorres]

I don't want to say it but I have to, very soon th gqme of football will not be like we know it to be, imagine this man trying to turn football to something we don't know. If he want that to be implemented as one of the rules in football then he should be ready for a big disappointment or instead stop coaching as a football manager and join the NBA. They should ignore this man and focus more on how to improve VAR that have cost so many errors, if they should allow this then other coaches will start coming up with ideas that doesn't make sense.

Any "new" rule will be seen as weird for a while, but will get over it with time, not saying this is a good idea, just saying why it feels weird. Offside wasn't a thing bac kin the day, nor goalkeeper holding the ball too much, nor passing back to goalkeeper, all were allowed, and games were mostly goalkeepers holding the ball at some point, there are recorded games where one goalkeeper held the ball for 21 minutes total in all of the game, this was 10 0years ago of course.

So believe me, while this one I dislike as well, there will one day be something we find annoying or weird, but will get used to it eventually and our kids will see that as natural because that's only the game they have watched and known.

[Ahli38]

The attack department plays the most effective role to deal with difficult situations, in this case I must say Mbappe is definitely needed. Because he is the main player in the attack department, yes other matches have been conducted without him in the past but Real Madrid has won and lost. But in this current time, Real Madrid may have problems competing with strong teams, because they have held the top position with many points in the point table. This season was a good time for them. But now I think it may be a cause of danger, they may fall into a point deficit in the point table.

Mbappe was brought to win the league for Real Madrid and also to win them other major trophies like the champions league therefore if that hasn't been achieved then it's a failed investment. Mbappe was supposed to be the replacement for Ronaldo because since he left the club, they haven't had a striker with that amount of success that Ronaldo brought to real Madrid. Mbappe will be needed in all the important games for Real Madrid and he's ready to lead them because those are the type of games that Mbappe loves to perform at. Unless injuries or other major challenges comes into the picture, I think mbapp will be ready.

It's unfair to rely solely on Mbappé, In football every aspect of the team plays a crucial role in creating an impressive performance, as it's a team effort, not just an individual effort.
Regardless of the results, it's safe to say that Mbappé has been a successful signing, His numerous contributions since his arrival at Real Madrid are proof of this, Despite his lack of trophy success, he's a great player with excellent individual qualities who has significantly contributed to Real Madrid's attack.

Yes, that's right. A soccer team is not just about individuals, where each team needs mutual connection and even harmony in performance to produce victory through excellent performance. But every team must have key players who are ready to break through the team's performance to be even better. And that is why every soccer player has their own limitations or even their own abilities in each line. A soccer team does everything in its power to create a solid team. And they strive for this through academy training or even recruiting players with great potential. Mbappe is one example of how Real Madrid strives to recruit players to strengthen the team. And so far he has succeeded in delivering great performances for his team Real Madrid. He has scored 13 goals and even the gap between him and the other top scorers this season is huge. If Mbappe continues his impressive form in the next few games he will receive individual awards and even his contributions will earn his team at least one award through him. We cannot deny individual achievements. But once again a soccer team is not just about one person.

[MainIbem]

Lamine Yamal was dropped from the list of players who will play for the Spanish national team due to a groin problem that reportedly just finished getting treatment. And it looks like Yamal will have to rest for 7-10 days until he fully recovers. So it is quite unfortunate that the Spanish national team will play without Yamal. And I think this will have little impact on the performance of the Spanish national team itself. And to replace Yamal it looks like the Spanish national team has chosen another option, namely Jorge De Frutos will be trusted to replace the position usually occupied by Yamal.

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Reference: https://bola.kompas.com/read/2025/11/11/21182788/timnas-spanyol-coret-lamine-yamal-usai-dibuat-terkejut-barcelona

The Spanish national team currently tops the group standings with 16 points, 8 points ahead of second place so Yamal absence will not make the Spanish national team lose its place, after all Spain strength does not only lie in Yamal, they have many other quality players who can still be trusted. And I think the step to rest Yamal is the best considering Barcelona is quite behind in La Liga and UCL so this international break should be used for Yamal injury recovery, when these two competitions start Yamal will be 100% fit and contribute even better to Barcelona.

Barcelona needs Yamal to be very fit, they can't afford both him and Raphinha to be out of the squad cause of injury it would really bring setback for the team cause of the congested fixtures, so since Spain are already in a better position and have qualified already, including Yamal in the national team's squad would be a huge risk for Barcelona, maybe they had a discussion with the Spanish national team for Yamal to stay behind and gain full fitness or maybe it could be cause of the issues with his teammate, that's my own opinion about the situation.