La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[rangga28]

Managing a team full of superstars is never easy because of the massive egos involved. Ancelotti was actually great at this he had a special way of keeping everyone happy and under control. But when Mbappe joined the team, it felt like the balance broke. It seems like even a master like Ancelotti lost his grip on the locker room.
If a legend like him can’t handle it, how can rookie coaches like Xabi Alonso or Arbeloa manage those big stars? They are still very new to this and it feels almost impossible for them to take control where Ancelotti failed.

That is the big problem that is happening internally at Real Madrid right now, the selfishness of some of the players is very difficult to control and as you said even Ancelotti's class has to give up because of a situation like that. I think Perez must take firm action and not give special space to a figure because the club's reputation must be higher than the player's. I think Arbeloa will also feel the same as Alonso and he doesn't have complete freedom to make decisions on the pitch. In my opinion, Real Madrid will have great difficulty returning to success in all competitions if their internal conditions are not immediately evaluated.

[Taricoins]

Very disappointed with the way Madrid played. I know three points are three points. Yet the way they played didn't even reflect if they were a big club. I was expecting the boost in their performance combined with dynamic display in their mentality after a disappointing defeat by Monaco.

Yet what i've been seeing just the downgrade of performance. They needed a red card combined with a pen just to win the game. It's not what we wanted from a club worth more than a billion. Everyone on the pitch look like have no relationship. They're only doing their own thing. It's getting worsen with no tactic by their coach.

At this point i come to a conclusion their manager is killed the club. But their players are also not good enough. Do you feel the same like me?

Yeah that loss against BENFICA!!! was unexpected and then coming to the Laliga where Madrid is suppose to be dominant then going home with a 1 goal advantage win over Rayo Vallecano from a penalty speaks volume of the type of coach Arbeloa is, I understand the harsh conditions imposed on the Spanish League by Javier Tebas but Real Madrid should find a good coach, one that will command the locker room because although there where some attacks and missed ball from Mbappe, I didn't see any exceptional tactics from Madrid today.

[Adams0001]

Their game has not improved at all, in fact they had a really hard time facing Rayo, so it's possible that in the next match they could also experience the same difficulties and not be able to win a landslide if they just continue to rely on their luck.
Arbeloa hasn't been able to provide the best solution for Real Madrid to improve their performance. So far, Real Madrid are still struggling and haven't found their game. If this continues, it will be very difficult for them to catch up with Barcelona, ​​who are performing so much better.

I didn’t expect Real Madrid will perform poor against Rayo today because since I so the first half and see how the away opponents are pressing very well against Madrid have started thinking that the game can probably ended in a draw game. But the get the opportunity to get luck and get penalties and achieve the three point and continue chasing the league title with Barcelona. Anytime Real Madrid will always struggle before they achieve three point they need to improve more better in there next games.

if they played the way they play today against benefit that will be very difficult for Real Madrid to qualify to the next round in the champions league. I think Real Madrid coach is just temporary for now the fans have not get full believe on him and anytime they can sacks him if Madrid didn’t improve better.

[Zanab247]

Real Madrid had a lot of chances but they couldn’t score it was disappointing for them but lucky for them they had the last penalty and Mbappe scored making them to win 2:1 if not for that penalty they would’ve ended up drawing the match, I will say they are lucky to have won the match, I was expecting them to score more goals but they didn’t, if they want to lift the La liga trophy they should improve because if they continue like this they can’t lift the trophy, they should remember that Barcelona is doing very well and wants to really lift the trophy, the competition is very high.

You think Real Madrid will win this trophy this season? I don't think so because the effort Barcelona is putting in this season to make sure no club take the first position in the laLiga league table show that they will be the club to lift this trophy. Rayo club really disturbed Real Madrid in this game, because many people thought Real Madrid will win that game without a single goal from Rayo club but what people saw in the second half make some people to believe that Real Madrid don't have the strength to lift this trophy.

Do you know that Real Madrid escape from the hands of Rayo club today, because they really gather more strength to equalize the goals but Real Madrid started defending the game not to allow their opponent to equalized the goal 2:2, but they where lucky to maintain the game 2:1 to secured victory.

[barbara44]

Honestly Elce got lucky with the amount of goals Barcelona missed. If you watched the game, hell even just the highlights, you would see that there were at least five more chances where Barcelona should have scored, and just got unlucky and failed.

It was a win for Barcelona but more important it was a good feeling that they finally looked a lot better than the team they were playing against, which hasn't happened in a while, they are still the leaders and they will stay there for a week more but they need to keep this momentum going.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Very disappointed with the way Madrid played. I know three points are three points. Yet the way they played didn't even reflect if they were a big club. I was expecting the boost in their performance combined with dynamic display in their mentality after a disappointing defeat by Monaco.

It is true and it is a fact that Real Madrid is experiencing a decline in performance in La Liga and the Champions League, somehow when I saw them playing it was like they were stuck in a deadlock even though they have a full squad, what do you think is the main obstacle? We don't know whether to blame the coach strategy, what is clear is that Real Madrid currently looks like they need a refresher. As you said, Real Madrid won 5 matches in La Liga but that's not enough to compete with Barcelona, imagine how Real Madrid won today, it was because of luck in extra time and maybe a little help from the referee lol.
 

[Abdulzuruku01]

Madrid's midfield will get worse, because the current poor performance of Real Madrid is not due to Bellingham, and his injury will certainly be a big loss.  

And this was a very bad match for Real Madrid, even though they managed to win 2-1, their performance was really poor, especially the front line of Real Madrid, and this victory also involved an element of luck because of the penalty goal at the end of the match. I don't know what else to say about Real Madrid, but it is clear that the management of Real Madrid must immediately replace their coach; otherwise, the team's performance will not be able to improve.

Even Real Madrid players complained about Alvaro Arbeloa's lack of confidence, and if there's no confidence, how is he going to have a better team? Definitely replacing him will be the best for the team because their performance is getting worse every time. Honestly they don't deserve this victory today if not for the lucky penalty.

And if Real Madrid play what they played today against Benfica in Champions League playoff, it's going to be a problem because I don't think they will get the victory. And with Bellingham's injury, it's uncertain if he'll be back in time, which will be a huge loss for Real Madrid considering his midfield impact.

[Taricoins]

Honestly Elce got lucky with the amount of goals Barcelona missed. If you watched the game, hell even just the highlights, you would see that there were at least five more chances where Barcelona should have scored, and just got unlucky and failed.

It was a win for Barcelona but more important it was a good feeling that they finally looked a lot better than the team they were playing against, which hasn't happened in a while, they are still the leaders and they will stay there for a week more but they need to keep this momentum going.

Even Frankie Dejong made a statement that he would have had a lot more assists if not for the missed chances, another performance I continue to enjoy is Lamine Yamal, there is nothing normal about that boys performance, he brings back the reason I started watching football in the first place and he won man of the match 3 times in one week, lol.

One thing about that Elche game was that they were open so it easy to penetrate unlike the reoccurring low block defense most of the Laliga teams emulate.

[hyudien]

actually embarrassing how Real Madrid playing.... After getting roasted in that Benfica game, they were supposed to show some big club energy and absolutely crush Rayo Vallecano. But they did nothing.  If they don't start punishing these players for their terrible performance and lack of discipline, they’re going to enter a very long and dark era. Something needs to change.

This picture may explain why Madrid didn't win by a big enough margin in the game against Rayo, so it's not something you should be too upset about, because Rayo have been a tough opponent for Madrid for a few seasons now, so it's hard to get a big win, but the important thing is that Madrid came away with 3 points last night, and I don't think their performance was bad, 17 chances, 6 on target and 56% possession, which is more than enough.

[Merit.s]

actually embarrassing how Real Madrid playing.... After getting roasted in that Benfica game, they were supposed to show some big club energy and absolutely crush Rayo Vallecano. But they did nothing.  If they don't start punishing these players for their terrible performance and lack of discipline, they’re going to enter a very long and dark era. Something needs to change.

This picture may explain why Madrid didn't win by a big enough margin in the game against Rayo, so it's not something you should be too upset about, because Rayo have been a tough opponent for Madrid for a few seasons now, so it's hard to get a big win, but the important thing is that Madrid came away with 3 points last night, and I don't think their performance was bad, 17 chances, 6 on target and 56% possession, which is more than enough.

I was even thinking that the match would end in a draw after all the good chances that Madrid missed from making their goal two. I just concluded it in my mind that's true Rayo is a difficult club for Madrid until Diaz won the penalty for Madrid.

I knew it that it was only a penalty that could save Real Madrid from drawing the game because they have tried their best but it wasn't good enough. Mbappe hardly miss his penalty which was why I believed in him when they got the penalty. He saved them again. One point gap from the top spot of the table.

[Akbarkoe]

It is sad to see that Real Madrid needed a red card to play dominantly. Otherwise I can't say they were able to capture the full control of the game. They let Vallecano come more than enough. 

Both red cards were the right calls by the way. Mbappe was also having a bad game actually. He missed an empty net on his shot too. But he made up for it by a penalty goal. However Real Madrid had better improve this performance next time.

Madrid's situation is not yet stable after the defeat to Benfica in the Champions League so I agree with your statement, friend, if they don't have more space because the opposing players are on their cards, Real Madrid won't be able to be dominant, otherwise they might end up in a draw, but fortunately their opponents are too aggressive and make lots of fouls so Madrid has lots of opportunities to turn things around and score a goal to secure victory in this match.

[mvdheuvel1983]

It is sad to see that Real Madrid needed a red card to play dominantly. Otherwise I can't say they were able to capture the full control of the game. They let Vallecano come more than enough. 

Both red cards were the right calls by the way. Mbappe was also having a bad game actually. He missed an empty net on his shot too. But he made up for it by a penalty goal. However Real Madrid had better improve this performance next time.

Real Madrid has become a weak then they did  not dominate the game against Rayo Vallecano they were playing a 50 :50 football with Rayo Vallecano which is why it was hard to score when Rayo equalized, two red cards for Rayo Vallecano before Real Madrid could have full control of the game as for Mbappe he was faced with hard luck and he became frustrated especially after missing the empty post that hit the goal post and bounced back. I will go back to see the penalty again cause I wasn't sure the referee made the right decision by awarding the penalty to Real Madrid in the last minute.

[Smack That Ace]

Real Madrid 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano

Another movie; it seems that we Real Madrid fans will have a season where we'll need tranquilizers. This game had everything: Mbappé missing a goal, two red cards, a lot of extra time, something very exaggerated.

Real Madrid won the match. But they should have dominated the home match and won. Real Madrid could not dominate the match. They also scored the second goal after 90 minutes. And they were able to score from the penalty spot. The fans expected a better performance from Madrid. But they are not able to do as expected. Anyway, they were able to secure 3 points. And Madrid is only 1 point behind Barcelona. Real Madrid is still trying to occupy the top spot of the table.

[Stormisover]

Real Madrid fans got what they wanted Bellingham got injured in the Rayo Vallecano match.
After Bellingham's injury, Arda Güler will have more responsibility. If he starts playing in his own position, I think he will successfully handle the responsibilities that fall on him.
Real Madrid is struggling to even get wins against Rayo Vallecano it happened to Xabi Alonso, they sent him away for no reason.

Even with real Madrid at best performance we can still tell that, one team in the laliga that is always holding down real Madrid is Rayo Vallecano, and this is not something of today, it has been their in most of their last games they had in head to head. I can say they really tried to hold them this time, but it didn't work as the red card spoilt everything. Real Madrid are so lucky to even have that penalty which was successfully taken by Kylian Mbappe. Well this was a victory for them, even though with the last bit of luck they had, the point was what they needed.

they really hold Real Madrid strong, like they really gave Real Madrid tough time I think Real Madrid was just lucky to have won that game like I really don't expect such performance from them, they were so amazing if not for that two red cards I don't know what would have become of the game but I just thank God they got the three points because that's what really matters at this point because they can't afford to drop points now that the point difference is not that much because if that should happen again I bet they will not be able to catch up with Barcelona again.

[Marykeller]

It is sad to see that Real Madrid needed a red card to play dominantly. Otherwise I can't say they were able to capture the full control of the game. They let Vallecano come more than enough. 

Both red cards were the right calls by the way. Mbappe was also having a bad game actually. He missed an empty net on his shot too. But he made up for it by a penalty goal. However Real Madrid had better improve this performance next time.

Real Madrid has become a weak then they did  not dominate the game against Rayo Vallecano they were playing a 50 :50 football with Rayo Vallecano which is why it was hard to score when Rayo equalized, two red cards for Rayo Vallecano before Real Madrid could have full control of the game as for Mbappe he was faced with hard luck and he became frustrated especially after missing the empty post that hit the goal post and bounced back. I will go back to see the penalty again cause I wasn't sure the referee made the right decision by awarding the penalty to Real Madrid in the last minute.

The referee was been partial in the penalty awarded to Real Madrid, that's why it wasn't replay more than twice for viewers to confirm whether it is truly a penalty against Rayo Vallecano or it was unintentionally kick that happened. To me, it was an unintentional kick that happened, and it wasn't enough reason to blow as a penalty.

I wasn't happy about the awarded penalty anyway because it is becoming tradition for referees to award penalty to Real Madrid in whatever means they can for Real Madrid to score and win their matches

[AGogi2003]

Real Madrid won the match. But they should have dominated the home match and won. Real Madrid could not dominate the match. They also scored the second goal after 90 minutes. And they were able to score from the penalty spot. The fans expected a better performance from Madrid. But they are not able to do as expected. Anyway, they were able to secure 3 points. And Madrid is only 1 point behind Barcelona. Real Madrid is still trying to occupy the top spot of the table.

Sure, I expected more goals in that match to dominate the game but I see that Real Madrid struggles to achieve the three point if not because they get penalties they should have draw the game and give Barcelona more hope to win the league title but now they they achieve the three point anytime Barcelona lose or draw any point in the competition they can top them up if they win. The way Real Madrid are just playing I don’t think they can get the opportunity to win the league if they didn’t improve more better in the league.

 Real Madrid still have time to perform better and challenge Barcelona in the league competition, and get the wining league, let see how the competition will ended and knows who can get the opportunity to achieve the league title this season.

[Agbamoni]

Even with real Madrid at best performance we can still tell that, one team in the laliga that is always holding down real Madrid is Rayo Vallecano, and this is not something of today, it has been their in most of their last games they had in head to head. I can say they really tried to hold them this time, but it didn't work as the red card spoilt everything. Real Madrid are so lucky to even have that penalty which was successfully taken by Kylian Mbappe. Well this was a victory for them, even though with the last bit of luck they had, the point was what they needed.

Rayo Vallencano almost repeated history today, only to be robbed. The penalty awarded to Real Madrid in the last minute was never a penalty. The kick was a soft touch, and the defender was actually aiming for the ball.

Well, both Barcelona and Real Madrid have won their league games, nothing have change at the top. Let us watch out how the remaining games will turn out.

[RockBell]

I was even thinking that the match would end in a draw after all the good chances that Madrid missed from making their goal two. I just concluded it in my mind that's true Rayo is a difficult club for Madrid until Diaz won the penalty for Madrid.

And this is because Real Madrid can not even give you rest of mind, and I feel like people have lost confidence in Madrid, even me personally i don't have trust in them any longer, and it was a good thing that they did not lose the game just like that, because as it stands now, Barcelona is just one point ahead of real Madrid and any form of mistake will only make them lose there chances of winning the league because madrid are looking as if they are improving lets wait and see what they are cooking.

I knew it that it was only a penalty that could save Real Madrid from drawing the game because they have tried their best but it wasn't good enough. Mbappe hardly miss his penalty which was why I believed in him when they got the penalty. He saved them again. One point gap from the top spot of the table.

And their next game will be against Valencia, and another tough opponent, and Madrid is doing their best to maintain balance, but La Liga is even better compared to when it comes to champions league there performance is worse over there, so at least if they are not able to win the Champions League, they should be able to fight for the La Liga.

[Egii Nna]

It is sad to see that Real Madrid needed a red card to play dominantly. Otherwise I can't say they were able to capture the full control of the game. They let Vallecano come more than enough. 

Both red cards were the right calls by the way. Mbappe was also having a bad game actually. He missed an empty net on his shot too. But he made up for it by a penalty goal. However Real Madrid had better improve this performance next time.

Real Madrid has become a weak then they did  not dominate the game against Rayo Vallecano they were playing a 50 :50 football with Rayo Vallecano which is why it was hard to score when Rayo equalized, two red cards for Rayo Vallecano before Real Madrid could have full control of the game as for Mbappe he was faced with hard luck and he became frustrated especially after missing the empty post that hit the goal post and bounced back. I will go back to see the penalty again cause I wasn't sure the referee made the right decision by awarding the penalty to Real Madrid in the last minute.

Real Madrid are not that strong like before, but I know they deserved to win that game. We all saw their performance. If not that they were not lucky, we all know that that game would definitely have been a win for them, as they really tried their possible best in the game. Although the penalty in the last minute was the reason why they won, if not for that, it would be disappointing to Real Madrid that after Rayo Vallecano got two red cards in the game, they still drew the game. But as it’s going like this, I know Real Madrid will get back to their feet soon.

[GbitG]

Real Madrid 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano

Another movie; it seems that we Real Madrid fans will have a season where we'll need tranquilizers. This game had everything: Mbappé missing a goal, two red cards, a lot of extra time, something very exaggerated.

Real Madrid won the match. But they should have dominated the home match and won. Real Madrid could not dominate the match. They also scored the second goal after 90 minutes. And they were able to score from the penalty spot. The fans expected a better performance from Madrid. But they are not able to do as expected. Anyway, they were able to secure 3 points. And Madrid is only 1 point behind Barcelona. Real Madrid is still trying to occupy the top spot of the table.

Yeah obviously, it was a home match, and we were expecting better results from Real Madrid despite the fact that they didn't even make any good progress, like their performance level was not too good. Anyway, the deal has been done, and Real Madrid have won the match and also get the 3 points to keep maintaining their spot at 2nd place. This match clearly indicates to us that Real Madrid is not in good shape and still they are trailing with a lack of confidence, although they brought Arbeloa....

2-1 is not a satisfactory result from Real Madrid like they need to bring up more improvement in their team performance otherwise it will be quite hard for them to compete for the league title. They already knocked out from CDR, and their qualification in UCL is also looking bit skeptical.