La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[dezoel]

Interestingly Real Madrid scores less, but concedes less compared to Barcelona who scores a lot more and yet concedes more. This is sort of interesting because at the same time Real Madrid has the top scorer in the league with Mbappe whereas nobody in Barcelona is even remotely close to Mbappe.

This is interesting because it shows that Mbappe is basically the only one who is scoring decently and consistently whereas Real Madrid is not getting help from anyone else. Proving why they have failed to win anything since Mbappe joined.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Both teams had almost the same number of chances statistically, both with six shots on target, but Mallorca wrapped it up more clinically. They easily neutralized Sevilla, after they left big gaps in defense. Despite having a slight difference in number of opportunities to score, the outcome wasn't balanced in any way.

This was Arrasate's men sixth victory in one of their best matches of the season, lifting them out of the relegation zone, while Almeyda's side suffered their twelfth defeat and continued to fall apart. Both teams have 24 points, just two points above the relegation zone, making things increasingly difficult. However, Sevilla has been a mid-table team in recent years, I think they should be grateful that they are worse teams in laliga than them, otherwise they would have already been relegated to the second division before now.

[Gallar]

Real Madrid's performance was below expectations, especially since they lost a UCL match against Benfica, which is supposed to be the match that took more energy from them. They got booed and still walked around the pitch without intensity, and without any fighting spirit to restore their current level of performance. Overall, it didn't feel like a great game in my opinion. They shouldn't have struggled that much against a team on the 18th position.

Kylian Mbappe has delivered the best part of his career on the left wing. That is where he gets more space to sprint with the ball and cut inside to take shots. It looks like only a proper setup would fix the problem. Additionally, there are better players on the bench for the midfield.

Yes,, Real Madrid currently doesn't have much hope in any competition. With their current performance,, I don't think they can compete well. Even in La Liga, Real Madrid is still less competitive than Barcelona. Even in domestic competitions, Real Madrid has already lost. And in the Champions League, Real Madrid is certainly not a favorite. To qualify for the round of 16,, Real Madrid must beat Benfica in the playoffs, and that's clearly unpredictable.

Real Madrid could lose that match,, as their last match against Benfica clearly shows that Real Madrid's current performance is limited. So,, I think Real Madrid just needs to improve their team's performance and shouldn't expect much from any trophies. It's clear that Real Madrid isn't performing well this season.

[Xcode7]

Interestingly Real Madrid scores less, but concedes less compared to Barcelona who scores a lot more and yet concedes more. This is sort of interesting because at the same time Real Madrid has the top scorer in the league with Mbappe whereas nobody in Barcelona is even remotely close to Mbappe.

This is interesting because it shows that Mbappe is basically the only one who is scoring decently and consistently whereas Real Madrid is not getting help from anyone else. Proving why they have failed to win anything since Mbappe joined.

And it also proves that Mbappe's contribution is very big and the problem is that his teammates in the Real Madrid team do not provide significant support to help improve the team's performance, that is the problem that makes Real Madrid fail to win the title since Mbappe's arrival.
I think Real Madrid's management should immediately fix this team instead of blaming Mbappe's arrival for helping them win the title.

[HajiBagi]

Interestingly Real Madrid scores less, but concedes less compared to Barcelona who scores a lot more and yet concedes more. This is sort of interesting because at the same time Real Madrid has the top scorer in the league with Mbappe whereas nobody in Barcelona is even remotely close to Mbappe.

This is interesting because it shows that Mbappe is basically the only one who is scoring decently and consistently whereas Real Madrid is not getting help from anyone else. Proving why they have failed to win anything since Mbappe joined.

Both teams conceded goals but one thing I like Barcelona is that no matter how they conceded goals they always make they win the match, Barcelona did not depend on a single player, every player in the squad is very important and they are capable of scoring goal for the team to win a get a point, in Real Madrid, they only depend on Mbape to score goal for them and win their game and that is what is affecting Real Madrid attackers, they can not score without Mbape.

Barcelona defense is still better than Real Madrid defense, Real Madrid has never played their complete defense in 2026, even since the beginning of the season the team has been struggling with defense issue, Real Madrid team needs to sign players before next season because if they want to use the same players who are very lazy they can not win a trophy, Real Madrid players need a coach who is old because it looks like the players don’t respect young  coaches.

[IceLincoln]

He truly scored a goal that reflected all his characteristic skills... Also, I think we should mention that he was the one who started and directed the attack, because that's just as important as the goal itself. He is not just a player who stands out for his speed, but also has high game intelligence. That's why many clubs were interested in him during the winter transfer window... He chose the difficult path of competing with Alvarez, Sörloth and Simeone's son, but his future is undoubtedly bright...

I was very surprised to see Atletico Madrid so aggressive. They rarely get to be aggressive, but this looks quite exciting. There is still some time left in the game, there is a possibility that the result will change and the gap may increase. The way Atletico Madrid started attacking from the start, it was very clear that Atletico Madrid came out on the field today to win by a big margin. Everyone's eyes were on Ademola Lookman in particular today, his great performance made him stand out. The Nigerian forward also scored a great goal, maybe we will see more from him in the future.

I was watching the match with particular interest on Ademola LookMan, I wanted him to make an impact on his debut for his new club to live up to the hype, because I was among those that opposed his move to Fenerbache to favour Atletico Madrid move and he finally made the move. Seeing him score today will boast his confidence and aid his settling into the league. Atletico Madrid couldn't score in their previous match before this game, but today they have gotten extra striking power, I hope it continues like this for the Naija boy Mola.

It was a fantastic game, I was hoping that he scores or assist in his debut and he ended up doing both I heard that his coach Diego Simeone delayed training so he could join and he will be more happier he did start him, just a single training he did with the team and he’s this well adapted to the team I wonder what it might be like going forward.
I’m beginning to get scared for Barcelona at the Copa Del Rey Final, he might be the key to unlocking a title for Atletico Madrid this season.

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Interestingly Real Madrid scores less, but concedes less compared to Barcelona who scores a lot more and yet concedes more. This is sort of interesting because at the same time Real Madrid has the top scorer in the league with Mbappe whereas nobody in Barcelona is even remotely close to Mbappe.

This is interesting because it shows that Mbappe is basically the only one who is scoring decently and consistently whereas Real Madrid is not getting help from anyone else. Proving why they have failed to win anything since Mbappe joined.

The difference here stems from their game strategies. Barcelona has a much more offensive playing style; they don't try to slow down after scoring 1-2 goals and continue to do their best. This is true not only in league matches but also in cup and European matches. That's why it's more enjoyable to watch them; they take risks when necessary and score goals. Real Madrid has good players besides Mbappe, but they aren't getting the required performance from them. It's not enough to score many goals

[laspol65]

Interestingly Real Madrid scores less, but concedes less compared to Barcelona who scores a lot more and yet concedes more. This is sort of interesting because at the same time Real Madrid has the top scorer in the league with Mbappe whereas nobody in Barcelona is even remotely close to Mbappe.

This is interesting because it shows that Mbappe is basically the only one who is scoring decently and consistently whereas Real Madrid is not getting help from anyone else. Proving why they have failed to win anything since Mbappe joined.

The difference here stems from their game strategies. Barcelona has a much more offensive playing style; they don't try to slow down after scoring 1-2 goals and continue to do their best. This is true not only in league matches but also in cup and European matches. That's why it's more enjoyable to watch them; they take risks when necessary and score goals. Real Madrid has good players besides Mbappe, but they aren't getting the required performance from them. It's not enough to score many goals

Real Madrid's performance is not only weak in the attack department but also has many weaknesses in the defense department. However, if Mbappe is not present in the attack department, the attack department is still strong, but if Real Madrid's performance is weak in the defense department, then it is most likely that they will lose that match. Real Madrid's performance is very weak at the moment and gamblers are hesitant to bet on them.

[Iamgoat]

I was saying same thing that he might adapt quickly and in less than how many days of joining Atletico Madrid he had made his presence known to many, this might be the beginning of a new style of play for ATM who knows, with them playing more of defending but mixing both styles together attacking and defending at the same time. So happy that it wasn't just a random club that Atletico Madrid got this big win, it was Betis a big side that's suppose to fight back, no goal coming from the host, does it mean that ATM are now playing a different game with this 5 goals against Betis?

Lookman is a player that shines anywhere he goes with his style of play he is noticeable. I don't think Atletico Madrid are not changing style of play all because of one man, especially not under Simeone. He has been known to be a defensive minded coach so I don't see no possibilities for changes although the game against Real Betis was a good one, they did well by scoring 5 goals, this is something unusual for them but it's a good thing that they won with a huge goal margin.
Betis losing at home like was surprising , I expected a decent fight, I expected them to challenge better or even draw since they are the home team but it sure wasn't their day.

The 5 goal scored by Atletico Madrid yesterday at the Copa del Rey Quarterfinals was a statement well written by the atletico side to show their commitment and determination to winning the trophy. If they are able to do this, they will be so happy as all their efforts and investments on the new players like Lookman will not be seen as an effort in futility. A 5 goal victory is one which will continue to give the club the pride and confidence to strike more in their next two games. Now Barcelona, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid are the clubs playing the semifinals. It will really be interesting to see who plays against the Barcelona guys but if it is not going to be atletico Madrid then I’m very confident they will go to the finals because they can easily beat the rest of the clubs remaining. Kudos to Lookman for scoring a goal in his debut match and I think he’s made a good decision to be here and in a midst of young players who are working hard to make the club proud.

[Egii Nna]

Interestingly Real Madrid scores less, but concedes less compared to Barcelona who scores a lot more and yet concedes more. This is sort of interesting because at the same time Real Madrid has the top scorer in the league with Mbappe whereas nobody in Barcelona is even remotely close to Mbappe.

This is interesting because it shows that Mbappe is basically the only one who is scoring decently and consistently whereas Real Madrid is not getting help from anyone else. Proving why they have failed to win anything since Mbappe joined.

The difference here stems from their game strategies. Barcelona has a much more offensive playing style; they don't try to slow down after scoring 1-2 goals and continue to do their best. This is true not only in league matches but also in cup and European matches. That's why it's more enjoyable to watch them; they take risks when necessary and score goals. Real Madrid has good players besides Mbappe, but they aren't getting the required performance from them. It's not enough to score many goals

Exactly, if Real Madrid utilize their players aside from Mbappe, they will have more goals and move faster in performance. However, considering the way they are currently playing, they mostly end games with few goals, which means their opponents might equalize and even beat them. Real Madrid have to change their strategy and be more serious about putting more pressure and scoring more goals in the league. That might help them gain something at the end of the season, but if nothing changes in their performances, I think they will finish this season with zero trophies.

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Interestingly Real Madrid scores less, but concedes less compared to Barcelona who scores a lot more and yet concedes more. This is sort of interesting because at the same time Real Madrid has the top scorer in the league with Mbappe whereas nobody in Barcelona is even remotely close to Mbappe.

This is interesting because it shows that Mbappe is basically the only one who is scoring decently and consistently whereas Real Madrid is not getting help from anyone else. Proving why they have failed to win anything since Mbappe joined.

The difference here stems from their game strategies. Barcelona has a much more offensive playing style; they don't try to slow down after scoring 1-2 goals and continue to do their best. This is true not only in league matches but also in cup and European matches. That's why it's more enjoyable to watch them; they take risks when necessary and score goals. Real Madrid has good players besides Mbappe, but they aren't getting the required performance from them. It's not enough to score many goals

Real Madrid's performance is not only weak in the attack department but also has many weaknesses in the defense department. However, if Mbappe is not present in the attack department, the attack department is still strong, but if Real Madrid's performance is weak in the defense department, then it is most likely that they will lose that match. Real Madrid's performance is very weak at the moment and gamblers are hesitant to bet on them.

I think they're not that bad defensively; they're currently the team with the second fewest goals conceded in the league after Atletico Madrid. How much better could their defense get? They might make mistakes in defense, but they're not conceding goals.

They concede far fewer goals than other teams, and what's important is scoring more goals than you concede, which they're achieving. Yes, they might not seem to be playing very consistently, but Real Madrid is currently the second best team in the league, only one point behind Barcelona. I think Real Madrid is portrayed as a very bad team; they're actually quite good

[landheer]

Interestingly Real Madrid scores less, but concedes less compared to Barcelona who scores a lot more and yet concedes more. This is sort of interesting because at the same time Real Madrid has the top scorer in the league with Mbappe whereas nobody in Barcelona is even remotely close to Mbappe.

This is interesting because it shows that Mbappe is basically the only one who is scoring decently and consistently whereas Real Madrid is not getting help from anyone else. Proving why they have failed to win anything since Mbappe joined.

Mbappé is indeed a great player and always scores a lot of goals. But it's certainly a shame that even though Real Madrid has many good players, they often fail to capitalize on their chances. They often pass to Mbappé, who ultimately capitalizes on them. Barcelona has players who always appear more confident in front of the opponent's goal, which ultimately results in goals being scored, and not just focused on one player.

But in my opinion, Barcelona and Real Madrid players have their own unique style, and they are certainly the best in La Liga right now. Now we'll see whether Real Madrid or Barcelona will perform better in the upcoming matches.

[alankasman]

The 5 goal scored by Atletico Madrid yesterday at the Copa del Rey Quarterfinals was a statement well written by the atletico side to show their commitment and determination to winning the trophy. If they are able to do this, they will be so happy as all their efforts and investments on the new players like Lookman will not be seen as an effort in futility. A 5 goal victory is one which will continue to give the club the pride and confidence to strike more in their next two games. Now Barcelona, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid are the clubs playing the semifinals. It will really be interesting to see who plays against the Barcelona guys but if it is not going to be atletico Madrid then I’m very confident they will go to the finals because they can easily beat the rest of the clubs remaining. Kudos to Lookman for scoring a goal in his debut match and I think he’s made a good decision to be here and in a midst of young players who are working hard to make the club proud.

With this win they clearly qualify for the next round. This means they are now focused solely on the next round where they will face Athletic Bilbao who also secured a victory after defeating the strongest team in La Liga Valencia. This was also unexpected as they were able to win at Valencia's home ground indicating they were better prepared than Valencia. This clearly shows the away team's strengths and they deserve to advance.

In the next round they will face Atletico Madrid which we know will be quite fierce. Atletico Madrid is currently in good form so Bilbao will continue to improve to be better prepared for the next round.

[SmartCharpa]

It is not yet Halftime in the Copa del Rey game between Atletico Madrid and Real Betis but Atletico Madrid are already leading with three goals and Ademola Lookman has also scored a goal in his debut match for them in the 37th minute, Seems like he really is a good signing for Atletico Madrid.

Real Betis is losing form, since losing against Real Madrid in the league, their performance has not been the same, they played at home, but they conceded three goals in the first half, and Atletico Madrid added two more goals in the second half to finish the match 0-5. Atletico Madrid won comfortably and advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey.

It didn’t take long for Ademola Lookman to make his mark for Athletico Madrid, this is his first match in a tight Copa Del ray match against Real betis.
This is only few minutes but Ademola Lookman is playing like he did not change from Atalanta to ATM.
If he is kept on the field further I think he can still get more goals for his team
 

It didn’t take a long for Lookman to scored goal and assisted on his debut for Atletico Madrid, it took him only 37 minutes to score for his new club. You may think that the player will take some times before he can register goal for his new club, but I do not see Lookman as a player who will struggle to adapt to the new environment, he did a good job to registered a goal and assist on his debut, and I hope he can score more goals in his new club.

[Not your key not your BTC]

Real Madrid's performance is not only weak in the attack department but also has many weaknesses in the defense department. However, if Mbappe is not present in the attack department, the attack department is still strong, but if Real Madrid's performance is weak in the defense department, then it is most likely that they will lose that match. Real Madrid's performance is very weak at the moment and gamblers are hesitant to bet on them.

Real Madrid's weaknesses lie in midfield and defense, not in attack. Real Madrid lacks quality and creative midfielders since the loss of Modric and Kroos. The back line is weak due to numerous injuries to defenders, leaving them without good players to fill those positions. In attack, Mbappé is a significant factor, as he is Real Madrid's current top scorer. Therefore, Real Madrid needs to improve their backline and midfield to improve their performance.

[promise444c5]

Barcelona has players who always appear more confident in front of the opponent's goal, which ultimately results in goals being scored, and not just focused on one player.

Yes, but Barcelona players often fail to utilize their chances well..
Their major flex is creating a lot of opportunities for attackers, but those attackers tend to waste most of it .
There are some games where they maximize these chances, but most matches these days come with a lot of disappointment. That’s why they need a forward who can convert most of these chances into goals, it’s one of the reasons Yamal isn’t getting many assists.
Hence, I don’t see that big difference between them and Realmadrid other than the number in game chances  they create per game. Both shouldn’t be ontop of the league with intense competition from other teams but here we are anyway..

[HustleZ]

Barcelona has players who always appear more confident in front of the opponent's goal, which ultimately results in goals being scored, and not just focused on one player.

Yes, but Barcelona players often fail to utilize their chances well..
Their major flex is creating a lot of opportunities for attackers, but those attackers tend to waste most of it .
There are some games where they maximize these chances, but most matches these days come with a lot of disappointment. That’s why they need a forward who can convert most of these chances into goals, it’s one of the reasons Yamal isn’t getting many assists.
Hence, I don’t see that big difference between them and Realmadrid other than the number in game chances  they create per game. Both shouldn’t be ontop of the league with intense competition from other teams but here we are anyway..

That's True, apart from having a great striker like Lewa barca aren't able to convert most of their chances. There are some rumours from Lewandowski's wife that this season might be his last, so His space is open. Now, Barca can get A great attacker and change this into a great opportunity for them or They Lose a great striker and the Space isn't filled by a competent player and they just make things Worse. If a situation like this occurs and Lewa has to go then I Believe It will be a make or break situation for Barca, As the attack is starting to fall slowly as you said and A better man can fill the place to make it a Win situation or A worse player can come and worsen this Problem.

[m4r1o]

It was a different game against Real Betis. It was great to see Simeone change his game plan and he bravely played an attacking game in the away game. We are used to seeing Atletico Madrid play defensively. I like to see them play like that in most matches, now it is time for a change in tactics. The most talked about player of the match is the debutant Ademola Lookman, he got a passing grade in his debut match and gained the coach's trust. He might get a regular chance in the upcoming matches.

Yess, at his debut it was certainly the first challenge for him in a new championship and therefore it is a big challenge. i don't understand how certain choices can be made. The player wanted to leave but Atalanta opposed it and continued to do as they wanted, keeping the player busy. When he finds his dimension it will really be trouble for everyone.

[RaltcoinsB]

Barcelona has players who always appear more confident in front of the opponent's goal, which ultimately results in goals being scored, and not just focused on one player.

Yes, but Barcelona players often fail to utilize their chances well..
Their major flex is creating a lot of opportunities for attackers, but those attackers tend to waste most of it .
There are some games where they maximize these chances, but most matches these days come with a lot of disappointment. That’s why they need a forward who can convert most of these chances into goals, it’s one of the reasons Yamal isn’t getting many assists.
Hence, I don’t see that big difference between them and Realmadrid other than the number in game chances  they create per game. Both shouldn’t be ontop of the league with intense competition from other teams but here we are anyway..

That's True, apart from having a great striker like Lewa barca aren't able to convert most of their chances. There are some rumours from Lewandowski's wife that this season might be his last, so His space is open. Now, Barca can get A great attacker and change this into a great opportunity for them or They Lose a great striker and the Space isn't filled by a competent player and they just make things Worse. If a situation like this occurs and Lewa has to go then I Believe It will be a make or break situation for Barca, As the attack is starting to fall slowly as you said and A better man can fill the place to make it a Win situation or A worse player can come and worsen this Problem.

Lewandowski scored 27 goals last year. This year he's scored 9. Despite being 37 years old, I think he's still a striker who does his best for Barcelona. He probably won't continue with Barcelona next year and will likely transfer to one of the Saudi Arabian teams. Because I'm sure there are many Saudi teams eager to add such a star player to their squad and offer him a high contract. Robert Lewandowski was a very important player for Barcelona, ​​but lately we've mostly seen him on the bench or coming on as a substitute.

[Velvet78]

Tomorrow Barcelona are going to host Mallorca. What an easy game on paper right? Mallorca are like one of the worst teams with only 5 points collected in 11 away games.

It should easily be a 3-game winning streak for the home side as a result. They have won all of their 10 home games so far by the way.  

Meanwhile Real Madrid have an away one against Valencia. I appreciate Valencia's home record. They haven't lost for many weeks there. But I think it will be the end of the road this Sunday.