La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[Shadiq]

What makes you think Barcelona will win if they face Real Madrid in the final? It seems Real Madrid had no problems against Barcelona in the first leg. By the final, if no new injuries occur, Real will be in a lineup close to its optimal. It seems to me that, despite its position in the La Liga standings, Real will be the favorite. And yes, I also want to see a Clasico in the final, but I'm not sure about beating Atletico, they can interfere, as always  

I don't see any reason why Barcelona shouldn't win the final. Why do you think Barcelona aren't favourites to win? If you use the first leg as a yardstick, you will find a huge difference between the current Barcelona and the Barcelona of that match. If I'm not mistaken, when Barcelona faced Real Madrid in the first leg, a total of 7-8 key players were out due to injuries. Hansi Flick had no choice but to accept the defeats due to injuries.

But the current Barcelona team is very strong, the key players are back in the team, now they are ready to fight against any team, even Real Madrid. In the final match, Barcelona will fight on their home ground and will host Real Madrid, so if there are no injuries, Barcelona will be favourites to win. The current Real Madrid team does not have enough sharpness to win the title.

[Phoenix Anka]

The competition in the Spanish league continues. Cup matches are also part of this rivalry. Barcelona will face Athletic Bilbao. Also, tomorrow, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will play a Madrid derby. These two days promise to be very exciting matches. It's difficult to predict which team will reach the final, but my prediction is that Real Madrid and Barcelona will be the finalists. Atletico Madrid will have a tough away game against Real Madrid, but I think they can beat them.

[Tmoonz]

Real Madrid continues to win matches by overwhelming their opponents. Although their performance sometimes drops, they are truly one of the best teams this season. I wouldn't have thought they would play so comfortably against Real Betis; it seems their only real rival is Barcelona. They will face them again later, and it looks like we'll see a great match both in El Clasico and in the league

We all thought that the Madrid vs Real Betis match would be very competitive. Firstly, Real Betis was in very good form. Secondly, Mbappe was absent in this match.

But the scenario of the match was completely different. Real Madrid dominated the match and won by a big margin of 5-1. It is challenging for any team to win by such a big margin against Real Betis. Garcia's performance in this match surprised everyone. Gonzalo Garcia scored his first goal in this La Liga and the first hat-trick of his career in this match. Madrid was able to perform exceptionally even without Mbappe in the squad. And even then, the question arose whether the player who caused the controversy in Madrid's squad was Mbappe or not?

Like frankly speaking with the way Real Madrid was playing in recent games before Real Betis I was actually in doubt if they can really hold the fight against Barcelona for too long but after this game against Real Betis I regain confidence in them believing they can actually do it, because I know Real Betis is not an easy side so for Real Madrid to beat them 5-1 without their Star player Kylian Mbappe only shows how serious they have become lately and I'm very much certain they can still snipe the Spanish LA Liga title out from Barcelona this season.

[pewboy]

One thing is certain, under Hansi Flick all players will definitely look good like Rashford and Gerard Martin but that defensive liability is always going to be an issue, for a team that is struggling defensively Cancelo move is still a bit uncertain for me, guess this move might see Kounde move to be a CB to cover up Cancelo defensive lapses, although his attacking prowess is going to a blessing for the team but overall I can say am indifferent about the whole stuff.

This applies to me too, i practically don't care about the whole thing, the defense is always the weak link anyway, it's right to strengthen the attack and make it dangerous, the defense needs mandatory strengthening.

It's great to go aggressive in attack, but all it takes is a turnover and a recovery that risks scoring too easily.
Having a balanced team or at least trying to have a more operational defense would make the team truly fearsome.

[Gallar]

I concur that the issue of Atletiko Madrid is not only the level of depth of their squad, but also consistency and mentality. Paper wise they possess a good team, but they fail to control matches that they ought to have done. Atletico hardly maximizes on the regression of Real Madrid or Barcelona. The cause of that disparity is the absence of decisive players able to transform games on a regular basis. They are not a small team yet they do not have the brutality that is required to fight with tooth and nail to win the La Liga titles through the entire season.

I also don't know what exactly is Atletico Madrid's main obstacle that is causing them to struggle to become La Liga champions. As we know, Atletico Madrid is a fairly strong team and they also have sufficient funds to buy good players. But oddly, Atletico Madrid doesn't seem to have much ambition to become La Liga champions.. The main characteristic is that Atleticco Madrid hasn't changed coaches in a long time, even though I think Atletico Madrid should immediately replace their coach.

Because their current coach is clearly incapable of taking Atetico Madrid to a better level. But oddly, Atletico management also seems unconcerned and seems quite satisfied with the current situation. So that's why I also don't understand Atletico Madrid. But hopefully, Atletico Madrid can become an even better competitor in the future. Because in essence it's quite boring every season just seeing Barcelona and Real Madrid competing for the title.

[JoyMarsha]

I was wondering why Real Madrid and Barcelona don't have a game in La Liga this round and I found at that they will participate in SuperCopa de Espana.
The first semi-final match will be played today between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona is favourite unless they are playing carefully to avoid injuries.
The other game will be played tomorrow between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. ATM performance isn't top these days and Real Madrid showed a top level during the last game in La Liga. I assume both Real Madrid and Barcelona will play the final game. All matches will take place in Saudi Arabia

After today and tomorrow's semi-final Super Cup match of Barcelona vs Athletic Club, and Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, the finals will then be between Barcelona vs Real Madrid, hopefully. Making the finals of the Super Cup to become a well-anticipated match to watch because in their last meeting in El classico, Real Madrid won by 2-1, the fans of Barcelona complained of injuries to their key players. This time around, both teams are injury-free on their key players. I expect to see a tough match at the finals

[verdinio]

Exactly, because if they give Gracia more time to also prove himself, then that is when we will have no doubt that even without Mbappe , Real Madrid are still good to go. But for now, Mbappe is still needed and will be missed in some games. We all know that Gracia played well on that day, but how sure are we that he will be this consistent in every game? If Xabi Alonso gives him more playing time, we will see if he is really capable or not, which is just as you said. For now, let?s trust Gracia until Mbappe comes back from injury.

I don't think Real Madrid can give much space to players who are certainly strong but are certainly not at the level of Mbappé, i think Xabi Alonso gave space that day because of the problems that have arisen, now he will look for a more definitive set-up

[kriminall]

I was wondering why Real Madrid and Barcelona don't have a game in La Liga this round and I found at that they will participate in SuperCopa de Espana.
The first semi-final match will be played today between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona is favourite unless they are playing carefully to avoid injuries.
The other game will be played tomorrow between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. ATM performance isn't top these days and Real Madrid showed a top level during the last game in La Liga. I assume both Real Madrid and Barcelona will play the final game. All matches will take place in Saudi Arabia

After today and tomorrow's semi-final Super Cup match of Barcelona vs Athletic Club, and Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, the finals will then be between Barcelona vs Real Madrid, hopefully. Making the finals of the Super Cup to become a well-anticipated match to watch because in their last meeting in El classico, Real Madrid won by 2-1, the fans of Barcelona complained of injuries to their key players. This time around, both teams are injury-free on their key players. I expect to see a tough match at the finals

Barcelona's place in the final is almost certain, but the same cannot be said for Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid is a very tough opponent, and Real Madrid faces a difficult away game. It's not easy to predict who will win. If we watch a Barcelona vs. Real Madrid final, I think we'll see a truly enjoyable match because Barcelona has unfinished business. They lost to Real Madrid in a previous game, and they want revenge. Furthermore, the winner of this match will also win the trophy, so the importance of the game is doubled.

[giorgione]

In Mbappé's absence, Gonzalo Garcia can at least do his job as a good striker for the team. He's very young and will get better over time. It's not easy to establish yourself at a team like Real Madrid. I don't think he'll mind being a substitute for a while. Also, considering he's Mbappé's backup, I'm sure he'll wait for his time. Perhaps in the coming years we might even see him as Real Madrid's first-choice striker.

Yes, it's true he's very young and this is an advantage but clearly this thing can't go on for long, because as you rightly say, establishing yourself in a team like Real Madrid is very difficult and he knows this but he's taking it as a stage, clear that he must necessarily show himself and it is necessary that he does it now

[landheer]

Barcelona currently leads the standings, and if Barcelona can maintain its winning streak, it has a strong chance of becoming this season's La Liga champion. Currently, Barcelona has a very busy schedule as they are competing in the Champions League and many other competitions. In my opinion, Barcelona will definitely want to win many trophies, including the Supercopa de España. I think Barcelona is just a few steps away from winning the Supercopa de España title. If Barcelona can beat Bilbao, they will advance directly to the final.  However, we cannot underestimate Bilbao in the upcoming match, as they will certainly strive hard to win. But in my opinion, Barcelona will win the match, and Bilbao will lose. However, if Barcelona wins, they must be prepared to face a stronger opponent than Bilbao in the final. I hope there will be many goals in the upcoming match.

[bastisisca]

Games with Real Betis can be truly challenging yesterday was not one of those days as they out five goals to seal their second place on the league table.
That Garcia's hat trick will not be one to be forgotten so fast. It was just the perfect one for himself and tue fans. In the absence of Kylian Mbappe he has shown he has the qualities to fit in, he also showed that he was capable, during the FIFA World Club Cup. Rodrygo was also influential during the game and credits to the defenders who held up to the goals and stopped Real Betis from causing further harm.

I honestly don't know. It's true that Real Madrid are having a bad outlook and Mbappé is also missing, which makes the game much more complicated. But they showed they can win anyway, scoring five goals. Scoring five goals is no small feat.
Betis is not a team that is at the bottom of the table, then.

[blue Snow]

The competition in the Spanish league continues. Cup matches are also part of this rivalry. Barcelona will face Athletic Bilbao. Also, tomorrow, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will play a Madrid derby. These two days promise to be very exciting matches. It's difficult to predict which team will reach the final, but my prediction is that Real Madrid and Barcelona will be the finalists. Atletico Madrid will have a tough away game against Real Madrid, but I think they can beat them.

I also predict that Real Madrid and Barcelona will reach the final. Barcelona will easily defeat Athletic Bilbao in the semifinals due to their hot form, while Athletic Bilbao has been inconsistent. Barcelona's head-to-head record is far superior to Athletic Bilbao's. In the other match, Real Madrid will seek revenge against Atletico Madrid for their crushing defeat in La Liga. So, we'll see an El Clasico duel in the Spanish Super Cup final.

[Luzin]

, which makes the game much more complicated. But they showed they can win anyway, scoring five goals. Scoring five goals is no small feat.
Betis is not a team that is at the bottom of the table, then.

The match against Betis was a good day because they were able to win by 5 goals. Honestly, I didn't expect Madrid to score so many goals. Betis isn’t a weak team either, they are in the mid-table. Mbappe's injury might be a problem, but as long as they can win, it won't hurt Madrid. Xabi already has options, so he can place other players in Mbappe's position. The match against Atletico Madrid might be the real test. Atletico Madrid has a strong team; in the last encounter, Madrid actually lost. At that match, Madrid had a full squad, but they still lost. For tomorrow, losing Mbappe might make things worse, but it’s also possible that Madrid will perform better.

[Taricoins]

The competition in the Spanish league continues. Cup matches are also part of this rivalry. Barcelona will face Athletic Bilbao. Also, tomorrow, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will play a Madrid derby. These two days promise to be very exciting matches. It's difficult to predict which team will reach the final, but my prediction is that Real Madrid and Barcelona will be the finalists. Atletico Madrid will have a tough away game against Real Madrid, but I think they can beat them.

I also predict that Real Madrid and Barcelona will reach the final. Barcelona will easily defeat Athletic Bilbao in the semifinals due to their hot form, while Athletic Bilbao has been inconsistent. Barcelona's head-to-head record is far superior to Athletic Bilbao's. In the other match, Real Madrid will seek revenge against Atletico Madrid for their crushing defeat in La Liga. So, we'll see an El Clasico duel in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Aside from placing Barcelona as winners of today's super cup fixture, I also predict that Athletico Bilbao will play under 1.5 and probably an over 7.5 corners, this are my hot takes for today's matchup between Athletico Bilbao and Barcelona.

Like you said Athletico Bilbao has been on a very bad form recently, the only exceptional thing they have ever done this season was hold PSG to a draw in the Champions League.ĺ

[bitLeap]

The competition in the Spanish league continues. Cup matches are also part of this rivalry. Barcelona will face Athletic Bilbao. Also, tomorrow, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will play a Madrid derby. These two days promise to be very exciting matches. It's difficult to predict which team will reach the final, but my prediction is that Real Madrid and Barcelona will be the finalists. Atletico Madrid will have a tough away game against Real Madrid, but I think they can beat them.

Agree that I'd like to see Barcelona and Madrid in the Supercopa de España final. Today with Barcelona in promising form and the last few encounters against Bilbao showing that Barcelona can win easily. So it would be great if in this match Barcelona finish it early, there are no big chances in favor of Bilbao and based on my predictions Barcelona go through without any problems.

[dollyamo]

What I have observed lately about this real madrid team recently is that they have really step up their game, and the improvement came after xabi Alonso's job was seriously threatened, and since then, their performance in the field of play has greatly improved.
I honestly never saw that coming, that real madrid will be good to the extent of beating real betis 5-1, but their performance on that day and their ruthlessness in front of goal speaks volumes of how they have raised their game recently.
So if they can continue in this vein of form and be very consistent, catching up on Barcelona wouldn't be that hard because their prayers is for Barcelona to drop some points, but if they themselves are not getting all the three maximum points, catching up on Barcelona will be even more difficult.

Xabi has received so much criticism that it can't even be counted anymore.
After some time, he is demonstrating with facts that it is possible to achieve results, working with his head down without being influenced by destructive criticism from fans or opponents.
Real Madrid are now starting to be a serious threat to those who meet them, Barcelona now have to be very careful.

[paco92x]

Exactly, because if they give Gracia more time to also prove himself, then that is when we will have no doubt that even without Mbappe , Real Madrid are still good to go. But for now, Mbappe is still needed and will be missed in some games. We all know that Gracia played well on that day, but how sure are we that he will be this consistent in every game? If Xabi Alonso gives him more playing time, we will see if he is really capable or not, which is just as you said. For now, let?s trust Gracia until Mbappe comes back from injury.

I don't think Real Madrid can give much space to players who are certainly strong but are certainly not at the level of Mbappé, i think Xabi Alonso gave space that day because of the problems that have arisen, now he will look for a more definitive set-up

García, for me, after the game against Betis—who are not a team fighting relegation but one fighting for Europe—needs to be given more and more time to develop. I remember him playing in the Club World Cup; he was superb for them.

I really don’t know why Xabi didn’t give him more minutes to prove his potential, because he has a lot of it. Hopefully, when they manage to get rid of Vinícius, they can move Mbappé to the left flank and place young García in the classic No. 9 position. I see Raul potencial in him.

[Volgastallion]

Can we see a big hit in this supercup? I feel like at least one of the "weak" teams like Atletico Madrid or Bilbao is gonna take out one of the big ones (Barcelona and Real Madrid), the past year that happens right?.

Anyways right now it seems like Barcelona is the clear favorite. Lets see if they can confirm that.

[Taricoins]

Exactly, because if they give Gracia more time to also prove himself, then that is when we will have no doubt that even without Mbappe , Real Madrid are still good to go. But for now, Mbappe is still needed and will be missed in some games. We all know that Gracia played well on that day, but how sure are we that he will be this consistent in every game? If Xabi Alonso gives him more playing time, we will see if he is really capable or not, which is just as you said. For now, let?s trust Gracia until Mbappe comes back from injury.

I don't think Real Madrid can give much space to players who are certainly strong but are certainly not at the level of Mbappé, i think Xabi Alonso gave space that day because of the problems that have arisen, now he will look for a more definitive set-up

García, for me, after the game against Betis—who are not a team fighting relegation but one fighting for Europe—needs to be given more and more time to develop. I remember him playing in the Club World Cup; he was superb for them.

I really don’t know why Xabi didn’t give him more minutes to prove his potential, because he has a lot of it. Hopefully, when they manage to get rid of Vinícius, they can move Mbappé to the left flank and place young García in the classic No. 9 position. I see Raul potencial in him.

Yeah that's true, I see the Raul vision too, but the painful truth is that after this whole drama about Vinicius, Real Madrid are not going to let Vinicius go so Garcia might still probably remain on the bench. What Garcia should do is go on loan like Nico Paz who is performing excellently well in Como, or he has to settle for the role as a replacement/backup striker for Mbappe anytime he goes on injury or can't play a match.

[cxtreenal]

What I have observed lately about this real madrid team recently is that they have really step up their game, and the improvement came after xabi Alonso's job was seriously threatened, and since then, their performance in the field of play has greatly improved.
I honestly never saw that coming, that real madrid will be good to the extent of beating real betis 5-1, but their performance on that day and their ruthlessness in front of goal speaks volumes of how they have raised their game recently.
So if they can continue in this vein of form and be very consistent, catching up on Barcelona wouldn't be that hard because their prayers is for Barcelona to drop some points, but if they themselves are not getting all the three maximum points, catching up on Barcelona will be even more difficult.

Xabi has received so much criticism that it can't even be counted anymore.
After some time, he is demonstrating with facts that it is possible to achieve results, working with his head down without being influenced by destructive criticism from fans or opponents.
Real Madrid are now starting to be a serious threat to those who meet them, Barcelona now have to be very careful.

When working with a big team, those in charge have to have thick skin. Xabi has been criticized a lot, that's right, but if he can get the team to a comfortable position, that will be appreciated.

He has to be responsible for maintaining the players' performance and he should be prepared for any situation. With Xabi skills Real Madrid is performing well again and after the big win with Real Betis, it seems that they will perform even better in the next matches and will be a challenge for Barcelona, they are only 4 points ahead.
Barca are already a strong team and their regular players are in great form, so the next matches will be easy for them, but if Barcelona loses a point in any match, Real Madrid will be waiting for that opportunity.