La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[Bobrox]

The match should be easy for Atletico Madrid because Valencia is not a strong team. They have been losing regularly in this tournament. They have won only 3 matches out of 15 so far and it is a disappointing performance. Atletico Madrid did not start the tournament well but managed to improve their points by winning several matches. But they have fallen behind after losing to Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao in the last two matches. But I believe they have a high chance of winning against Valencia in the next match. There is still a chance to improve themselves and surpass the top team.

Comparison current standings both teams, actually should be easily match for Atletico Madrid when facing Valencia at tomorrow match but current performance of Atletico still inconsistent in La Liga although get victory last match in Champion League when beating PSV Eindhoven. In La Liga, Atletico Madrid have two losses in a row from Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao but Valencia not playing effectively after two draw matches in a row Rayo Vallecano and holding draw by Sevilla.
However still favorite Atletico Madrid will get back the victory in this match and want to improve current position standings have dropped to 4th place with many points remaining from Real Madrid and Villareal. Possibility for Atletico Madrid this season finish at Champion League spot standings and not sure will fight for La Liga trophy behind many points left from Barcelona.

[Localhostspeed]

Great Carlo Ancelotti, at any club except Napoli, was never able to actually do what he was called to do, but it was just a coincidence in my opinion; he just didn't have the right skills to coach that team.
Now Real Madrid instead of enjoying the fruits is going to waste, i don't know why

Check Anceloti catalog and trophies he has won over the years, you will see that Real Madrid was the best moments in his life. What can we say he did well there, in his early clubs he was more like learning before coming to the top of the game. In Real Madrid, he has what he wanted to win games, he has the money to buy players, he has the players with good experience and the competition in the league he played is also high, more demand makes him a beast.

However, everything that has a good beginning has a good end. The both parties knows he has done all he have to put Real Madrid name at a good place. Renewing his contract can get worse and it was better that he end things with the club. Now, Xabi is the new guy but he is still learning, he needs time to get better with the team. As far as I can remember, each coach has their ways of progression with performance, Xabi will come out stronger after this phase.

[Gallar]

And everyone is getting tired of Real Madrid's poor performance, which started when Xabi Alonso took over as their coach. Their players are so relaxed that they are not even putting any form of effort, or so-called, they are just acting as if they no longer care, and it has affected the club seriously because the reason they are there is that they need to do better, and both the Champions League and La Liga, they are just too relaxed, this started since last season and we thought things are going to be better this season but it is looking as if it is worst at this point, they have not been able to be consistent and another thing is that, Manchester city was even more serious than them yesterday.

You're right, my friend, that Real Madrid has truly lost its charisma, as they are no longer a threatening and frightening team for other teams. Looking back, you'll know that Real Madrid was a giant team that every opposing team feared. In the past, Real Madrid players were truly disciplined and dedicated themselves to the team. But now, Real Madrid players seem a little less focused on advancing the team, as we know, the level of discipline and cohesiveness at Real Madrid has truly decreased.

Therefore, I'm not surprised to see Real Madrid's performance like it is now. Because Real Madrid has lost its identity as a strong team. Furthermore, in my opinion, Real Madrid's formation is currently too forced. Because Mbappe, who was originally a winger, has been made a center forward. In my opinion, this has had a significant impact on Real Madrid's attack. That's why Real Madrid's attack is so blunt right now, because, in my opinion, their formation is also really lacking.

[rangga28]

Ancelotti was actually a successful manager during his time at Real Madrid. I think they made a mistake by letting him go. Because he already knew the team's structure and how to communicate with each player. Vinicius was noticeably more effective under him. However, while the change of manager might have seemed good at first, the consecutive unsuccessful results have now created a bad impression for Real Madrid.

Great Carlo Ancelotti, at any club except Napoli, was never able to actually do what he was called to do, but it was just a coincidence in my opinion; he just didn't have the right skills to coach that team.
Now Real Madrid instead of enjoying the fruits is going to waste, i don't know why

Carlo Ancelotti's skills are undeniable; he's a skilled coach and adept at shaping a complete team. Upon his arrival, he established a strong foundation, enabling Zidane to successfully continue the legacy of his former team. In his second term, he also helped Real Madrid achieve considerable strength, winning several titles. Despite his departure, the Madrid hierarchy have no regrets about their decision.

Real Madrid is a team that doesn't have time to read the team, so every incoming coach must make a significant impact. Alonso may be starting to feel the pressure, and it's unlikely he'll be given much time if he fails to meet the expectations of his fans.

[fuguebtc]

Check Anceloti catalog and trophies he has won over the years, you will see that Real Madrid was the best moments in his life. What can we say he did well there, in his early clubs he was more like learning before coming to the top of the game. In Real Madrid, he has what he wanted to win games, he has the money to buy players, he has the players with good experience and the competition in the league he played is also high, more demand makes him a beast.

However, everything that has a good beginning has a good end. The both parties knows he has done all he have to put Real Madrid name at a good place. Renewing his contract can get worse and it was better that he end things with the club. Now, Xabi is the new guy but he is still learning, he needs time to get better with the team. As far as I can remember, each coach has their ways of progression with performance, Xabi will come out stronger after this phase.

Madrid's decision not to renew Ancelotti's contract was the right  one. Ancelotti is a great coach. And Madrid has won many titles with his help. If Madrid's performance had declined like this even with ancelotti , it would have damaged Ancelotti's reputation. Ancelotti left madrid at the right time.

Now xabi alonso take the charge of madrid, there is an acknowledgment that he is still in a developmental phase, but with time , he is expected to grow and improve. Alonso is  not too much experienced. But he is talented. So Madrid management should give alonso enough time and opportunity. Alonso did not make this Madrid squad. That is probably why he is  facing some problems.

[KTChampions]

Unfortunately, Real Madrid is not at the level of the past, now they have to dedicate themselves as much as possible to what they want to do and it would seem that they want to return to winning but if they continue like this they risk only worsening the situation, i believe they have all the potential to do so but they need to accelerate more

"Past" when exactly? Real Madrid haven't been a consistent team for years, even within a single season. Even when they won the Champions League, they were always the underdogs. Therefore, I don’t see any basis for the criticism of Real that has been off the charts lately. Real Madrid are constantly compared to some unattainable ceiling, while other teams are judged by standards that are far worse. Real Madrid certainly need to improve their position in La Liga, but that doesn't mean they're doing badly and the season is lost.

[changaa]

I believe that Xabi Alonso will cope with the players and understand them better with time. It's a norm for a coach to find it difficult with a new team at first-time. He didn't just transform Leverkusen and win the trophy in his first season.

I don't know if is right to blame: the coach, is clear that in these situations the one who loses the most is always the coach, clearly this thing happens in all clubs and i am not at all surprised that he will be the sacrificial pawn of the whole Real Madrid even if is not only his fault.

[bastisisca]

Actually, coaching a big team like Real Madrid is easy but difficult, but Xabi is not as lucky as Kompany at Bayern Munich who has full support from management and players, while Xabi has to work hard to develop strategies amidst many injured players and management is stingy in spending money to bring in the players needed. Whoever coaches Real Madrid will be under pressure when the team performs worse than Barcelona. Several previous coaches have also had to leave their positions because they failed to meet the high expectations demanded by management.

Yes, I feel like agreeing with you and breaking a lance in favor of Xabi Alonso.
There is a lot of pressure, both active, as you say from the management, the club and the fans, and a lot of passive pressure.
Having to deal with Carlo Ancelotti is a huge pressure.

[Rockson1]

Real Madrid under Carlo Ancelotti was obviously a more frightening team than the current team under Xabi Alonso but the truth is Carlo Ancelotti in his last season at the club struggled to maintain the winning momentum he was known for at the club and that's why he was dismissed. His replacement Alonso, during his time at Bayer Leverkusen had shown enough potentials as the right choice so we shouldn't blame Real Madrid management for hiring a young manager who was able to stop Bayern Munich's dominance in Germany and won the league without losing a single league game.

I'm surprised that Alonso is struggling at the moment, I didn't see that coming judging by his past records but I believe he'll likely find the best playing style for his team before it'll be too late for him

Don't you think that based on the fact that xabi Alonso is a young player, he might not command much respect from the payers, remember most players are rude, some of them allows the wealth the wealth they have to get into their head and it controls their actions, on a personal observation, I think there is something that is not right with Realmadrid, they struggled last season and finally they landed in the second position after everything, with the players and how they started this season, I never had in mind that they will at anytime experience hard times, if the players continue to play like as they are doing, xabi Alonso will definitely has to be relieved of his function that is the hard truth.

[Franctoshi]

Check Anceloti catalog and trophies he has won over the years, you will see that Real Madrid was the best moments in his life. What can we say he did well there, in his early clubs he was more like learning before coming to the top of the game. In Real Madrid, he has what he wanted to win games, he has the money to buy players, he has the players with good experience and the competition in the league he played is also high, more demand makes him a beast.

However, everything that has a good beginning has a good end. The both parties knows he has done all he have to put Real Madrid name at a good place. Renewing his contract can get worse and it was better that he end things with the club. Now, Xabi is the new guy but he is still learning, he needs time to get better with the team. As far as I can remember, each coach has their ways of progression with performance, Xabi will come out stronger after this phase.

Now xabi alonso take the charge of madrid, there is an acknowledgment that he is still in a developmental phase, but with time , he is expected to grow and improve. Alonso is  not too much experienced. But he is talented. So Madrid management should give alonso enough time and opportunity. Alonso did not make this Madrid squad. That is probably why he is  facing some problems.

Yes, The transformation of a team do not just happen overnight most of the time, it only used to happens in a fewer times out of many where the right coach, the right players happened to be in the same club at the right time, and you will see the team in full action.
Taking Manchester city for instance, when Pep Guardiola arrived at the club, it took him two seasons to get City to becoming what they are today.

Alonso will do well, but It will take him some time, and that's when he must have got to know his players well.

[aipercoin]

It seems there are other issues, such as a less than harmonious relationship that has even surfaced in several media outlets recently, Although many say it's just a rumor, Real Madrid's slump in recent weeks will certainly always be linked to Xabi Alonso's tactical issues, I don't think that's a problem, At the start of the season Xabi Alonso was quite successful in improving Real Madrid's performance and even winning many matches, but now everything is different.

Regarding Xabi Alonso's future of course it's currently a threat and Xabi Alonso has also been filled with pressure, I think regardless of the management's decision it's quite appropriate because Xabi Alonso doesn't seem capable of solving this problem, They have lost quite a lot of points in La Liga even making the current top spot in the standings overtaken by Barcelona and Real Madrid is now 4 points behind.

So you're saying Xabi Alonso is at risk of being fired and being left on the bench? i don't understand. If his tactics worked at the start of the year, why don't they work now? Honestly, i think there's something else going on that the media can't know and therefore can't report.

[Luzin]

I don't know if is right to blame: the coach, is clear that in these situations the one who loses the most is always the coach, clearly this thing happens in all clubs and i am not at all surprised that he will be the sacrificial pawn of the whole Real Madrid even if is not only his fault.

For those who do not understand football, many might agree if Xabi were fired. But I do not. Remember, after the loss to Celta Vigo and then Man City in the UCL, the players supported Xabi. They mentioned it in interviews, that the players are with Xabi. Firing Xabi right now would only add to the problems. It's not even a year yet, and he is still in a good process. So there’s no need to fire him; let's give him another 2 years.

[Danica22]

The idea of building a team  with the capability of doing exactly everything or more  as the team he inherited from his predecessor is one of the challenges affecting Alonso's consistency. When alonso was hired to take over Real Madrid, the team he inherited was among the best team in the world based of individual quality and unanimous effort but because of his restructuring and changed policies, adaption to his new game pattern is also a reason for there poor performance apart from that, injury is also a very important factor to look at be because over 80 percent of his defensive options have been ruled out due to injury

Real Madrid squad is very strong and it is true that they have a lot of talented players in their squad. But despite having such a strong squad and an experienced coach like Ancelotti, Real Madrid failed to win any titles in the last season. They also lost 4  matches against Barcelona last season. So it can be said that madrid's internal problems have been there since last season. And Alonso still can not solve these problems. At the  same time, another reason for madrid's erratic performance in recent  times is that many players have suffered injuries. With 5/ 6 defenders suffering injuries, it is only natural that any team's performance will become erratic.

[MusaMohamed]

For those who do not understand football, many might agree if Xabi were fired. But I do not. Remember, after the loss to Celta Vigo and then Man City in the UCL, the players supported Xabi. They mentioned it in interviews, that the players are with Xabi. Firing Xabi right now would only add to the problems. It's not even a year yet, and he is still in a good process. So there’s no need to fire him; let's give him another 2 years.

Relationship between head coach and players can change from good to bad very quickly. Xabi Alonso get support from Real Madrid players now but you know not all players like him, and we know that Vinicius Junior does not feel happy with Xabi Alonso. Real Madrid support for Xabi Alonso can be changed quickly too and in order to receive enough support in the future, this coach must manage to get acceptable results with Real Madrid.

If the club performances continue with bad results, within likely several weeks, he will be fired as Real Madrid is not a club that has too much patience and support for their head coaches. Time and opportunity for Xabi Alonso to prove his management capability in Real Madrid exist but won't last too long if he can not show off his capability well.

[giammangiato]

It seems there are other issues, such as a less than harmonious relationship that has even surfaced in several media outlets recently, Although many say it's just a rumor, Real Madrid's slump in recent weeks will certainly always be linked to Xabi Alonso's tactical issues, I don't think that's a problem, At the start of the season Xabi Alonso was quite successful in improving Real Madrid's performance and even winning many matches, but now everything is different.

Regarding Xabi Alonso's future of course it's currently a threat and Xabi Alonso has also been filled with pressure, I think regardless of the management's decision it's quite appropriate because Xabi Alonso doesn't seem capable of solving this problem, They have lost quite a lot of points in La Liga even making the current top spot in the standings overtaken by Barcelona and Real Madrid is now 4 points behind.

So you're saying Xabi Alonso is at risk of being fired and being left on the bench? i don't understand. If his tactics worked at the start of the year, why don't they work now? Honestly, i think there's something else going on that the media can't know and therefore can't report.

Many support this theory, Xabi Alonso risks being fired.
I think he's putting a lot of effort into the team, and his strategies aren't universally acceptable is a very different story.
But even thinking about dismissing Xabi is a cowardly choice, he was good at first and now suddenly he has become a bad coach?
We don't know the internal dynamics, they certainly don't say them publicly, things aren't going as they should and this is evident, I would like to see a different coach do what he could do in his place.
Would Carlo Ancelotti have done better?

[cxtreenal]

I don't know if is right to blame: the coach, is clear that in these situations the one who loses the most is always the coach, clearly this thing happens in all clubs and i am not at all surprised that he will be the sacrificial pawn of the whole Real Madrid even if is not only his fault.

For those who do not understand football, many might agree if Xabi were fired. But I do not. Remember, after the loss to Celta Vigo and then Man City in the UCL, the players supported Xabi. They mentioned it in interviews, that the players are with Xabi. Firing Xabi right now would only add to the problems. It's not even a year yet, and he is still in a good process. So there’s no need to fire him; let's give him another 2 years.

Xabi Alonso has signed a 3 year contract with Real Madrid but has only been with the team for a few months. It takes at least a year to get to know and understand a big club. You will notice that Xabi has started the season quite well. In the meantime, the team has not been able to perform well due to injury problems. The team has not been able to add points in La Liga and the Champions League due to losing the last two matches. It is right to blame the manager in charge for a team defeat but he should be given more time to develop. It is necessary to learn from mistakes and focus on not repeating those mistakes in the next matches.

[free-bit.co.in]

For those who do not understand football, many might agree if Xabi were fired. But I do not. Remember, after the loss to Celta Vigo and then Man City in the UCL, the players supported Xabi. They mentioned it in interviews, that the players are with Xabi. Firing Xabi right now would only add to the problems. It's not even a year yet, and he is still in a good process. So there’s no need to fire him; let's give him another 2 years.

Madrid management is very experienced. They do not make decisions so quickly. Madrid's performance in the last few matches has been very erratic. Madrid's defense is now weak with several defenders suffering from injuries. At the same time, the performance of the attacking players has also become erratic. Alonso rested Mbappe against City. We havee seen poorer performances from Madrid's forwards than Mbappe. Alaves will face Madrid in the next match. Hope the Madrid players will not make any mistakes in this match and win.

[B1g4udge]

For those who do not understand football, many might agree if Xabi were fired. But I do not. Remember, after the loss to Celta Vigo and then Man City in the UCL, the players supported Xabi. They mentioned it in interviews, that the players are with Xabi. Firing Xabi right now would only add to the problems. It's not even a year yet, and he is still in a good process. So there’s no need to fire him; let's give him another 2 years.

Honestly, I don’t think this approach works at a club like Real Madrid. In another team he might get time to sort things out, but at Real you need results right away. Some of his decisions look pretty questionable too, especially the Rodrygo situation. Making promises behind closed doors and then benching him as soon as the window closes… that kind of thing doesn’t sit well when you deal with big-ego players like Rodrygo, Mbappe, and Vini Jr. Starting out with even a small lie can break trust fast.

[Lida93]

Ancelotti was actually a successful manager during his time at Real Madrid. I think they made a mistake by letting him go. Because he already knew the team's structure and how to communicate with each player. Vinicius was noticeably more effective under him. However, while the change of manager might have seemed good at first, the consecutive unsuccessful results have now created a bad impression for Real Madrid.

Carlo Ancelotti's success with Real Madrid can't be quantified and hence having someone who can soonest replace him wouldn't have being easy as some of us had expected when Xabi Alonso first took sail. And I think the timing for Ancelotti leaving Real Madrid wasn't a wrong one and it was Ancelotti's decision to move for other bigger challenge and not that Real Madrid actually wanted to let him go. Xabi Alonso isn't a bad coach by his coaching history but just that the Madrid job is above his rank and he hasn't really being able to have a better management of the situation smoothly.

[promise444c5]

.. many might agree if Xabi were fired. But I do not. Remember, after the loss to Celta Vigo and then Man City in the UCL, the players supported Xabi. They mentioned it in interviews, that the players are with Xabi. Firing Xabi right now would only add to the problems. It's not even a year yet, and he is still in a good process.

The support is only because they are in front of camera, what do you expect them to say “ let’s get his ass fired ?”  .. I mean we all know not all the players are really in support of Xabi decision since he arrived at Realmadrid.

I’m not in support of  him getting fired though, because the problem is actually coming from the players themselves which is why he chooses not to play some at times, you could see the number of injured players already.. Yet, the club or fans won’t really buy that they just want some progress and if he doesn’t, sooner than later he will be fired