La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[iamsange]

You are right, Rodrygo is doing fine more than Vinicius but the real issue, Xabi Alonso preferred Vinicius.  Xabi Alonso would probably start thinking differently about Rodrygo because of his recent goals.
Rodrygo deserved to be in Xabi Alonso Starting XI considering his recent contribution, he is a spectacular player, and he deserved better playing time because he worked hard to score in recent matches. Xabi can't keep risking relying on Mbappe for goal due to that, Rodrygo should be start alongside Mbappe so that if Mbappe fails to deliver, Rodrygo can act in and score.

Regardless of Rodrygo's goal against Manchester City, it's certainly starting to rethink his lineup for the next match. Rodrygo has a very sharp vision in front of goal, as he's proven several times when Real Madrid played Manchester City. This doesn't mean Vinicius isn't good, but his performance has declined slightly this season compared to previous seasons.

Many agree that Xabi Alonso should choose Rodrygo for the next few matches because they currently need a win, considering Real Madrid's performance in La Liga and the Champions League has declined slightly. Moreover, in La Liga, they are still being chased by Villarreal, as they know the gap between Villarreal and Real Madrid is only a few points, and the Yellow Submarine still has a game in hand.

[pewboy]

I think Alonso has not lost faith in him yet because Rodrygo has played in almost every match and even though he hasn't scored. He needed to get this goal and he scored with a great finish. At least he scored an important goal.

Real Madrid took it back on the fly, right now I don't know if they can really do well in the Copa del Rey, which I say could be more difficult, but now they will take on a team that is definitely better than everyone else, clearly they are still in the running to be the best.

[TelolettOm]

Many agree that Xabi Alonso should choose Rodrygo for the next few matches because they currently need a win, considering Real Madrid's performance in La Liga and the Champions League has declined slightly. Moreover, in La Liga, they are still being chased by Villarreal, as they know the gap between Villarreal and Real Madrid is only a few points, and the Yellow Submarine still has a game in hand.

He was indeed quite late to make a comeback like this, which is why in the previous few matches, he wasn't optimal enough to be included in the lineup.

However, with his performance in the last two matches, Xabi is starting to believe in his progress again. Xabi is happy with it, including his quality, goals, and balances. But, he must be more consistent, lest the results of these two matches make him overestimate himself and become inconsistent again.


Source: Xabi Alonso - Rodrygo

[bastisisca]

If a forward from a traditional team has such poor statistics, it might not be wrong to consider him a burden on the team. After scoring two goals in a row, Xabi might want to use him more strategically. He will try to make his contribution to the team more impressive in the next matches.

In fact, football is not an individual sport, it is a team sport, and it is a good thing that teammates help each other out.
Honestly, i am not finding Real Madrid that good, in any case they are stuck behind Barcelona in one way or another, good for them

[Xcode7]

He was indeed quite late to make a comeback like this, which is why in the previous few matches, he wasn't optimal enough to be included in the lineup.

However, with his performance in the last two matches, Xabi is starting to believe in his progress again. Xabi is happy with it, including his quality, goals, and balances. But, he must be more consistent, lest the results of these two matches make him overestimate himself and become inconsistent again.


Source: Xabi Alonso - Rodrygo

I don't see any significant improvement in Real Madrid's performance especially in the last match when they played against Alaves, clearly there is a significant difference in quality between the two teams and Real Madrid should have been able to win the match easily but in fact they struggled a lot and Rodrygo's goal is a concern because thanks to Rodrygo's winning goal, Real Madrid got 3 points but I don't think so, I think the most important thing is Xabi Alonso's tactics and I haven't seen any improvement in the performance shown, this is still a job that must be completed as soon as possible by Xabi Alonso instead of being satisfied with the victory.

[Not your key not your BTC]

If Rodrygo can prove his ability and perform well then Alonso will have no problem keeping rodrygo in the squad. Alonso has no personal conflict with Rodrygo. So if  Rodrygo's performance is stable then he will definitely be able to make  a place in Madrid's starting XI and  manager alonso will welcome him.

But will Rodrygo be able to perform well consistently ? Ancelotti has given rodrygo plenty of opportunities in the past seasons too. Rodrygo's performance was not bad, but he was  not very good either. His highest goal in a season so far is only 10 . I doubt if Rodrygo will be  able to play well in the upcoming matches.

I agree with you, all coaches will naturally choose players who perform well to start in a match. If Rodrygo performs well, Xabi Alonso will certainly include him in the squad. However, Rodrygo's performances have not always been consistent, even since the Ancelotti era. Rodrygo's lack of a starting spot isn't just due to a lack of goals scored, but coaches also look at his contribution to the team. Sometimes coaches still choose players who score few goals but contribute significantly to the team.

[Volgastallion]

I don't see any significant improvement in Real Madrid's performance especially in the last match when they played against Alaves, clearly there is a significant difference in quality between the two teams and Real Madrid should have been able to win the match easily but in fact they struggled a lot and Rodrygo's goal is a concern because thanks to Rodrygo's winning goal, Real Madrid got 3 points but I don't think so, I think the most important thing is Xabi Alonso's tactics and I haven't seen any improvement in the performance shown, this is still a job that must be completed as soon as possible by Xabi Alonso instead of being satisfied with the victory.

Fully agree with this Real Madrid game was not good, it was good in attitude by the players who played fierce but in the real play side they didnt improve or play good at all, i know Alaves pitch is not an easy one but it was nothing good in their play, plus Alaves had one clear chance to be in front just before Real Madrid scores the second one.

[Inwestour]

Regardless of Rodrygo's goal against Manchester City, it's certainly starting to rethink his lineup for the next match. Rodrygo has a very sharp vision in front of goal, as he's proven several times when Real Madrid played Manchester City. This doesn't mean Vinicius isn't good, but his performance has declined slightly this season compared to previous seasons.

Many agree that Xabi Alonso should choose Rodrygo for the next few matches because they currently need a win, considering Real Madrid's performance in La Liga and the Champions League has declined slightly. Moreover, in La Liga, they are still being chased by Villarreal, as they know the gap between Villarreal and Real Madrid is only a few points, and the Yellow Submarine still has a game in hand.

Alonso always gave Rodrygo a chance to play, but he didn't always play at his best and couldn't always score. He's been playing better and scoring in the last two matches, which means he'll be favored over Alonso in the coming matches. But since Alonso is currently in a difficult situation, he needs to focus on the team winning, and he doesn't really care who scores. If Rodrigo struggles, he'll replace him, yesterday I read that Klopp could become Real Madrid's new coach, and I think these aren't just rumors, they're already considering other coaches.

[Mandoy]

I don't see any significant improvement in Real Madrid's performance especially in the last match when they played against Alaves, clearly there is a significant difference in quality between the two teams and Real Madrid should have been able to win the match easily but in fact they struggled a lot and Rodrygo's goal is a concern because thanks to Rodrygo's winning goal, Real Madrid got 3 points but I don't think so, I think the most important thing is Xabi Alonso's tactics and I haven't seen any improvement in the performance shown, this is still a job that must be completed as soon as possible by Xabi Alonso instead of being satisfied with the victory.

Fully agree with this Real Madrid game was not good, it was good in attitude by the players who played fierce but in the real play side they didnt improve or play good at all, i know Alaves pitch is not an easy one but it was nothing good in their play, plus Alaves had one clear chance to be in front just before Real Madrid scores the second one.

I mostly agree with this view. It is of course a significant achievement to get the three points, yet the overall performance of Real Madrid against Alaves was hardly compelling. Given the difference in quality between the two teams, Madrid would have controlled the match with ease rather than taking a long time before they do so. The attitude of fighting was there, which is a good one, but there was not much visible improvement in the way of structure, build-up and creating chances. The tactics of Xabi Alonso are yet to be finished, and the use of instances of personal merit, such as the goal of Rodrygo, can last only in the short term. The fact that Alaves had a clear opportunity prior to the scoring of Madrid indicates how weak the game was. Winning such games assists in the table, though performance-wise there is much to improve.

[Btcdeybodi]

I don't see any significant improvement in Real Madrid's performance especially in the last match when they played against Alaves, clearly there is a significant difference in quality between the two teams and Real Madrid should have been able to win the match easily but in fact they struggled a lot and Rodrygo's goal is a concern because thanks to Rodrygo's winning goal, Real Madrid got 3 points but I don't think so, I think the most important thing is Xabi Alonso's tactics and I haven't seen any improvement in the performance shown, this is still a job that must be completed as soon as possible by Xabi Alonso instead of being satisfied with the victory.

How else do you want an improvement to be? Real Madrid won Alaves, that is what is important because if they didn't win that match it would have led to a problem between Xabi Alonso and the club but it's good that they won because even if Real Madrid sack Alonso, which coach will do the magic for them now that the season is almost at the middle. I agree that Real Madrid is not fierce in performance as they were in some of their past matches but for the fact they still maintained the top 2 and they are just 4 points behind Barcelona so they still have hopes of winning the title if Barcelona flops.

Real Madrid's performance is not bad as it seems, the only reason why it is becoming a problem is because they are not at the top of the table and we should also consider that Barcelona has also been relentless in their performance so it is not easy for Real Madrid. As far as know, Real Madrid has only lost 2 games, same with Barcelona it's only the games they played draw that made them drop points so i wonder where the statement of no significant improvement is coming from. Do you want them to win all their matches? it is not possible okay.

[mamesso]

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I don't see any significant improvement in Real Madrid's performance especially in the last match when they played against Alaves, clearly there is a significant difference in quality between the two teams and Real Madrid should have been able to win the match easily but in fact they struggled a lot and Rodrygo's goal is a concern because thanks to Rodrygo's winning goal, Real Madrid got 3 points but I don't think so, I think the most important thing is Xabi Alonso's tactics and I haven't seen any improvement in the performance shown, this is still a job that must be completed as soon as possible by Xabi Alonso instead of being satisfied with the victory.

Real Madrid performance in the last match did not improve at all. If the opponent in that game was stronger than Alaves, perhaps the result would have been different. Although three points were secured after Rodrygo scored the winning goal, it was not enough to cover the shortcomings in Real Madrid squad. Xabi Alonso has worked hard since arriving from Leverkusen, but he still has a lot of work to do. Real Madrid lack of improvement is entirely his responsibility. Performance improvements are essential if Real Madrid is to compete at the highest level. Several aspects need to be improved, such as harmony in the dressing room, full trust in the players to create strong chemistry between them, and the development of appropriate strategies to achieve maximum results.

[Mallampue]

If a forward from a traditional team has such poor statistics, it might not be wrong to consider him a burden on the team. After scoring two goals in a row, Xabi might want to use him more strategically. He will try to make his contribution to the team more impressive in the next matches.

In fact, football is not an individual sport, it is a team sport, and it is a good thing that teammates help each other out.
Honestly, i am not finding Real Madrid that good, in any case they are stuck behind Barcelona in one way or another, good for them

Yes, football is a form of teamwork, so everyone must contribute well to create good cooperation. Saying Real Madrid can be like that, I think there's an opportunity for Xabi Alonso to prove himself if all the problems at Real Madrid are resolved. We know that there's a communication strain between those on the team that's holding Real Madrid back.

This time, we can only follow Barcelona because they're much better and more consistent after making improvements. At the start of the season, Barcelona wasn't that good either.

[capokmerah]

Real Madrid's performance is not bad as it seems, the only reason why it is becoming a problem is because they are not at the top of the table and we should also consider that Barcelona has also been relentless in their performance so it is not easy for Real Madrid. As far as know, Real Madrid has only lost 2 games, same with Barcelona it's only the games they played draw that made them drop points so i wonder where the statement of no significant improvement is coming from. Do you want them to win all their matches? it is not possible okay.

It's safe to say that Real Madrid is heavily reliant on two options.
First, Real Madrid must maintain the performance they displayed against Alaves.
Second, a miracle would be needed to prevent Barcelona from slipping up.
Barcelona have been very superior in their last five matches, not to mention the pressure from Villarreal. But what always concerns me is that if Barcelona is above them in the standings, they usually emerge as champions. Real Madrid always struggles to catch up because Barcelona is always consistent.

[Adbitco]

I agree with you, Alaves goal was earned after all after Real Madrid took the lead in the 23rd minutes, from then onwards was all about Alaves, they controlled the game and I was like, What's wrong with this Madrid side. Alaves almost equalised at the dead of half time if not for Courtois save. As for Rodrygo, I think Rodrygo just needed one goal that will break the his goal droughts over the months. His form dipped long before Alonso, that was when Ancelotti was still incharge of the team, it went on till the end of the season. After his goal against City, I just hope that his back.

There are concerns about Xabi Alonso's leadership at Real Madrid because some players have lost their best form.
It's different under Ancelotti, even though players like Rodrygo aren't the first choice in the team, when they do play, they can make a difference. The matches against Celta Vigo and Manchester City illustrated a bit how Real Madrid have lost their intensity and even seemed to lack a leader on the pitch.
Luckily, in their last match against Deportivo Alaves, they managed to secure a win, although I found their performance to be very uncoordinated.

Deportivo Alaves' dominance of possession also shows that Real Madrid's midfield is missing players like Kroos and Modric.
It's time for Rodrygo to be given a chance to play, as he brings something different that can make Real Madrid much better.

How do you lead when certain big names don't want you. Few weeks ago we saw an article that suggested that some players are with the coach and others are not with him, so how will such a coach function with this kind of team? Earlier this season, I saw an interview of Courtois were he said Alonso isn't giving the players the free will that Ancelotti gave to them. From that interview and what's happening now, I totally believe what that article said about some players not wanting the coach. As for Rodrygo, his been reintegrated into the team as his coming back to form.

[abaeze]

I think Alonso has not lost faith in him yet because Rodrygo has played in almost every match and even though he hasn't scored. He needed to get this goal and he scored with a great finish. At least he scored an important goal.

Real Madrid took it back on the fly, right now I don't know if they can really do well in the Copa del Rey, which I say could be more difficult, but now they will take on a team that is definitely better than everyone else, clearly they are still in the running to be the best.

Real Madrid have been through a tough time. They can bounce back quickly under pressure. They have regained their confidence with Rodrygo's goal and this has been proven once again. Although the lack of goals in previous matches has affected their performance, Real Madrid have come back strong under the leadership of Xabi Alonso. There have been and will be criticisms but the beauty of sports will only grow. However, with their current performance in the Copa del Rey, it is difficult but not impossible to improve.

[paco92x]

I don't see any significant improvement in Real Madrid's performance especially in the last match when they played against Alaves, clearly there is a significant difference in quality between the two teams and Real Madrid should have been able to win the match easily but in fact they struggled a lot and Rodrygo's goal is a concern because thanks to Rodrygo's winning goal, Real Madrid got 3 points but I don't think so, I think the most important thing is Xabi Alonso's tactics and I haven't seen any improvement in the performance shown, this is still a job that must be completed as soon as possible by Xabi Alonso instead of being satisfied with the victory.

Real is simply not up to the task this season. Barcelona is miles ahead of them, even with all the injuries they have had. Something is not functioning at Real, because they do have the squad to fight for the title, but there are other factors that are destabilising the whole team. Is it maybe Xabi Alonso, maybe Rodrygo, or even Vini? We cannot know that for now.

[Promocodeudo]

Real Madrid performance in the last match did not improve at all. If the opponent in that game was stronger than Alaves, perhaps the result would have been different. Although three points were secured after Rodrygo scored the winning goal, it was not enough to cover the shortcomings in Real Madrid squad. Xabi Alonso has worked hard since arriving from Leverkusen, but he still has a lot of work to do. Real Madrid lack of improvement is entirely his responsibility. Performance improvements are essential if Real Madrid is to compete at the highest level. Several aspects need to be improved, such as harmony in the dressing room, full trust in the players to create strong chemistry between them, and the development of appropriate strategies to achieve maximum results.

Your observation makes me believe that you've been following RealMadrid closely, mate you're very right, the team performance is still not encouraging but to some person they won and because of that they are back to their winning ways, that's a no for me, they struggled to win that game, yea the match has been won and all point in bag, but happens in their next match that's where the problem is, I know that everyone will say that Sevilla is not there equals but I just have to say this, am skeptical about the recent RealMadrid until I see noticeable changes, your conclusion are right, I don't have any argument on them, xabi has some work to do that's all I can say.

[irhact]

Regardless of Rodrygo's goal against Manchester City, it's certainly starting to rethink his lineup for the next match. Rodrygo has a very sharp vision in front of goal, as he's proven several times when Real Madrid played Manchester City. This doesn't mean Vinicius isn't good, but his performance has declined slightly this season compared to previous seasons.

Many agree that Xabi Alonso should choose Rodrygo for the next few matches because they currently need a win, considering Real Madrid's performance in La Liga and the Champions League has declined slightly. Moreover, in La Liga, they are still being chased by Villarreal, as they know the gap between Villarreal and Real Madrid is only a few points, and the Yellow Submarine still has a game in hand.

Rodrygo has been more decisive in front of goal recently and deserves serious consideration. That said I don't really think it should be framed as Rodrygo Vs Vini Jr. Vini many not be at his leak this season but he still offers pace, movement and threat that defenders fear. I feel Xabi's priority should be balance and form. If Rodrygo is sharper right now, he should start, but rotating and using both players effectively will be key, especially with the pressure from La Liga and Champions League.

[Adams0001]

It's safe to say that Real Madrid is heavily reliant on two options.
First, Real Madrid must maintain the performance they displayed against Alaves.
Second, a miracle would be needed to prevent Barcelona from slipping up.
Barcelona have been very superior in their last five matches, not to mention the pressure from Villarreal. But what always concerns me is that if Barcelona is above them in the standings, they usually emerge as champions. Real Madrid always struggles to catch up because Barcelona is always consistent.

Real madrid need to continue wining matches if xabi Alonso want to continue coaching the club because any match he lose he can make him be sack easily because madrid have draw many games in the laliga and make Barcelona have more opportunities to top them in the league because even Barcelona mistakenly lose against Villarreal they will still be topping the league table so madrid don't suppose to lose any games anymore if they want to win the league and if they lose there next game against sevilla and Barcelona defeated Villarreal that will be the ends of madrid chasing the trophy because Barcelona will give madrid almost 7 points clear and that will be difficult for madrid to catch them again because Barcelona always perform better in the league competition more then other competitions they are playing.

[jakdanyel]

Real is simply not up to the task this season. Barcelona is miles ahead of them, even with all the injuries they have had. Something is not functioning at Real, because they do have the squad to fight for the title, but there are other factors that are destabilising the whole team. Is it maybe Xabi Alonso, maybe Rodrygo, or even Vini? We cannot know that for now.

Barcelona are definitely far ahead of them when it comes to performances and results. The point that was a bit worrying about Flick's team was when they got 2 losses in 3 weeks earlier against Sevilla and Real Madrid.

Since then they got 7 wins in a row in the league.    Real Madrid are still trying to get better and the main reasons behind this downgrade are could be put this way.

- Xabi Alonso is trying to make his own system work instead of continuing with a similar one to Ancelotti.

- There have been some groupings among the players against their manager recently.