La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[KTChampions]

Mourinho has come back to the La Liga after 13 years and he will still see Simeone working there.    It is really insane that it is Simeone's 16th year and he is about to stay for another...

I once again expect Barcelona and Real Madrid to be the only teams fighting for the La Liga title. I don't expect Atletico Madrid to keep up with them in the same mentality. With a similar squad as well though...

  As they say, there are facts that are true, but they are hard to believe.
It's really strange to see that some have changed several clubs, while others are sitting in one place without any progress (Atletico's peak was when they were able to win the title and were in the Champions League final twice in a row, i.e. a very long time ago). Moreover, I can’t even say that Atletico is a special club as before – their defense is no longer as impenetrable.

[changaa]

This victory against Mallorca was very much needed by Levante. And they managed to secure a 2-0  home win. Despite  a long period of poor performance, Levante have won three consecutive  matches. After the victory against mallorca, Levante is now in 15th place in the table. Their chances of falling into the relegation  zone have decreased.

Mallorca and Real oviedo are certain to fall into the relegation zone. But several teams are still fighting to avoid the  18th place in the table. Girona is now in 18th  place in the table. But Levante, Osasuna and Elche are likely to fall into the relegation zone.

The most interesting thing is that Girona and Elche  will face each other in t he last match. The team that loses in these two matches will fall into the relegation  zone. Even if the match is a draw, girona will not be able to qualify for La Liga.

Above all it also depends on what Girona does, and even Elche and Osasuna and Levante are not safe, we are just a few points away.
It depends on the last few games, or rather the last game. If Girona loses and they win, maybe they will be saved. Hard to establish.

[xzone]

the first issue barcelona needs to solve at the end of this season is their defensive line. they’ve achieved a lot this year, but in most of the areas where they fell short, we saw their defensive problems.

with 14 goals conceded, barcelona is the team that has let in the most goals among the top 13 teams in the champions league group stage. if it weren’t for their 22 goals scored, they might not even have made it into the top 8. after the group stage, they haven’t gone a single match without conceding a goal in the round of 16 and quarterfinals. if you can’t keep your net clean in major tournaments, you’re always under pressure to score. and barcelona loses in any match where they fail to score.

They won La Liga comfortably, and the points difference continued to increase in the final weeks. However, they were eliminated from the Champions League a bit early; Atletico Madrid were actually a team they could have beaten, but they couldn't.
If they have a good budget for transfers, I'm sure they can build a squad strong enough to reach the Champions League final. They're already a good team, but they need to improve

[jakdanyel]

Above all it also depends on what Girona does, and even Elche and Osasuna and Levante are not safe, we are just a few points away.
It depends on the last few games, or rather the last game. If Girona loses and they win, maybe they will be saved. Hard to establish.

Girona are playing home against Elche in their final match. They got a big defeat against them in the 1st half of the season like 3-0.

On the last 5 matches in the La Liga, Girona don't have a single win while Elche have 2. If you ask me Elche deserve more to stay because of scoring many more goals and conceding nearly the same.

It's sad to see Girona in this condition too. The same team finished the league as 3rd in the 23/24 season. 

[giorgione]

Even if he knows how to utilize him well, the fact remains he can't fill in that Roberto Lewandowski space, because he's no match for him, trust me they are gonna go for a better replacement for Lewandowski, and again I think he's still too good to move to the Saudi pro league, no, I still very much believe he can't still get an offer from any European teams, and my advice is for Manchester United to get him even if it's for plan B, he can still be of good use to the team with Bruno Fernandez's assist he can still make out something out of nothing.

I don't think that Lewandowski can still remain competitive with Barcelona, in fact i think the time has come for him to find another team, it is necessary for the good of Barcelona, besides the fact that i don't know if he is still very competitive and that he can do much more than what he is doing, he will certainly find some other team and still want to play.

[letteredhub]

Mourinho has come back to the La Liga after 13 years and he will still see Simeone working there.    It is really insane that it is Simeone's 16th year and he is about to stay for another...

I once again expect Barcelona and Real Madrid to be the only teams fighting for the La Liga title. I don't expect Atletico Madrid to keep up with them in the same mentality. With a similar squad as well though...

  As they say, there are facts that are true, but they are hard to believe.
It's really strange to see that some have changed several clubs, while others are sitting in one place without any progress (Atletico's peak was when they were able to win the title and were in the Champions League final twice in a row, i.e. a very long time ago). Moreover, I can’t even say that Atletico is a special club as before – their defense is no longer as impenetrable.

It feels so good to know that Jose Mourinho is coming back to Real Madrid after several years away, his time at the Spanish capital holds lots of beautiful memories and his return is going to step up the competition in the la liga, as usual we are going to experience lots of controversies which is what he is known for, but I hope he helps the Spanish giants get on their feet once more as they seem to be declining faster since the departure of Carlo Ancelotti, there are issue within club that has to do with playing being unprofessional and indisciplined and I expect Jose Mourinho to be able to deal with it adequately.

[Muba20]

Lewandoskis replacement will be the toughest to get for Barcelona, he  been very instrumental to the success of the team, he has also been of motivation to other players in the team. Rashford is a player Barcelona can actually  do without, they did had times this season when they played without him and the results were not bad. I do not think Barcelona will want to buy him, but let us hope they do, he can be useful to the team.
If Manchester United demands a very high price, Barcelona cannot afford it. Therefore, Marcus Rashford's transfer will depend on Manchester United's demands. If they ask for a reasonable price, Barcelona will want to sign him because he has adapted well to the team over the past year and hasn't been bad at all. In my opinion, he performed very well for a loan player.

It's difficult to replace him also because as a player he provided help to the midfield, so they have to find someone who can sacrifice himself and not someone who claims to have the ball under his moustache. He went to get the ball with a spirit of sacrifice and humility.

It's shouldn't be a difficult task for Barcelona to find a suitable replacement for Robert Lewandowski, the only issue I sense right now is the club's policy which is about looking inward rather than spend so much money in the transfer market to lure in a striker that might not even meet the expectations of the club.
However it is rumoured that Barcelona are interested in Julian Alvarez, that would be a very good replacement for the polish man but the issue here would be the asking price of Atletico Madrid who owns the player.

I think so. Barcelona is currently stuck in some strict rules. As a result, even if they find a good alternative, Barca is not able to bring it to the team very easily. The club is now under financial constraints due to the additional costs and salaries of some previous big contracts. So they have to make big transfers very carefully. Otherwise, they may face many big problems in the future.

Thinking about Julian Alvarez, many big teams and clubs are currently competing to buy him. If they get a world-class forward who is only 26 years old, any team will want to keep him. But the problem is that his current club Atlético Madrid will not let him go easily. So, getting Julian Alvarez will not be very easy for Barcelona.

[Baki202]

They won La Liga comfortably, and the points difference continued to increase in the final weeks. However, they were eliminated from the Champions League a bit early; Atletico Madrid were actually a team they could have beaten, but they couldn't.
If they have a good budget for transfers, I'm sure they can build a squad strong enough to reach the Champions League final. They're already a good team, but they need to improve

That is sweet about Barcelona, no matter what their situation might be, you will find it very hard not to see Barcelona, not to find a solution that is the kind of club that Barcelona is, because they have just found a way to mend their problems. And one of the things is that even though players are doing perfectly okay, because they even have Yamal, and now a lot of clubs are going to be very active in the transfer window in preparation for the next season, and now that Real Madrid is going to have a new coach, a lot of things are going to be changing. because the aim of his being there is for them to win a trophy and bring the club back to its normal self.

Atletico Madrid are even trying their best just to see that everything is in order because it is not going the way they want it to go, but I love the kind of effort they are putting just for them to see if they will be able to occupy some space. And they are trying to see if they can win the Champions League because it is not easy for them, but very soon a time will come when Atletico Madrid will win, and they will surprise a lot of people.

[Victorybit1]

Even if he knows how to utilize him well, the fact remains he can't fill in that Roberto Lewandowski space, because he's no match for him, trust me they are gonna go for a better replacement for Lewandowski, and again I think he's still too good to move to the Saudi pro league, no, I still very much believe he can't still get an offer from any European teams, and my advice is for Manchester United to get him even if it's for plan B, he can still be of good use to the team with Bruno Fernandez's assist he can still make out something out of nothing.

I don't think that Lewandowski can still remain competitive with Barcelona, in fact i think the time has come for him to find another team, it is necessary for the good of Barcelona, besides the fact that i don't know if he is still very competitive and that he can do much more than what he is doing, he will certainly find some other team and still want to play.

If I were him, I think I would prefer going to a club where my values will still have some sort of meaning especially clubs in the Saudi league or the MLS where he can get a good deal and still enjoy a good deal of competitive football but I guess not all player wants to play on those leagues but one thing is for sure he needs to leave Barcelona because he will probably get lower player time although he is still very much active when it comes to playing and impacting in games.

[ASloveapg]

Talking about barcelona i dont think they have much to change after having a season like this but After Lewandowski leaving and rashford also leaving then it creates a big hole in their wall. They were two important players that have to be replaced though barca has an option of buying rashford but they have to work on a replacement for lewa. There are many players that would be loved to be seen in Barca e.g lautaro martinez, Julian alvarez but imo Alexander Sorloth is a good option overall considering the budget too.

Lewandoskis replacement will be the toughest to get for Barcelona, he has  been very instrumental to the success of the team, he has also been of motivation to other players in the team. Rashford is a player Barcelona can actually  do without, they did had times this season when they played without him and the results were not bad. I do not think Barcelona will want to buy him, but let us hope they do, he can be useful to the team.

Lewandoskis is of immense importance to Barcelona, ​​he is a very good player and his performance is not bad for his age, so I think that Lewandoskis' departure could be a bit of a void for Barcelona. However, a player leaves the team at some point, now it's just a matter of seeing who Barcelona brings in place of Lewandoskis, Barcelona will not necessarily buy a bad player, they will definitely buy the best player according to their needs. However, the issue of Lewandoskis leaving Barcelona is really emotional.

[Taricoins]

Mourinho has come back to the La Liga after 13 years and he will still see Simeone working there.    It is really insane that it is Simeone's 16th year and he is about to stay for another...

I once again expect Barcelona and Real Madrid to be the only teams fighting for the La Liga title. I don't expect Atletico Madrid to keep up with them in the same mentality. With a similar squad as well though...

  As they say, there are facts that are true, but they are hard to believe.
It's really strange to see that some have changed several clubs, while others are sitting in one place without any progress (Atletico's peak was when they were able to win the title and were in the Champions League final twice in a row, i.e. a very long time ago). Moreover, I can’t even say that Atletico is a special club as before – their defense is no longer as impenetrable.

Honestly I feel like Athletico Madrid slept on the opportunity to blaze past Barcelona when they were in the financial down fall, had it been they had taken the opportunity to get a new and experienced coach to help the team, it would have been a different story now because Athletico Madrid are more financially sound than Barcelona. I still don't understand whether Athletico Madrid signed a life long deal with Simeone, well its nice seeing them behind us

[Furious 7]

Actually it can still happen even though this season Julian Alvarez's goal productivity has decreased compared to last season but talking about feasibility is still very possible but if the option is Osimhen I think Osimhen is more reliable in this case because of his position which is indeed a pure striker in contrast to Alvarez who can still be placed anywhere such as second striker or even winger so this is a more consideration if you are looking for a versatile striker then Alvarez is the solution but if you are looking for a pure striker obviously Osimhen should be the first option.
 

The problem here is not the availability of players but the clauses and finances that Barcelona have, indeed at this time their condition continues to improve but I think they are not completely free from problems, especially for finance because their cash flow still has a lot of shortcomings.
 

If they want to bring in a new player, it's also important that the player fits in with the team. A player needs to show respect to both the players on their own team and the players on the opposing team. I think this should be the most important thing they pay attention to when acquiring the players mentioned in the transfer market.

It's also important that the club's financial situation allows for transfers, because the club needs to plan well to ensure its economic sustainability.

It's not a difficult thing because discipline and ego is not a problem for Alvarez because since he was at Manchester City and Atletico I didn't see him have bad characteristics for discipline so if this rumor is true then it would be great but as I said before it depends to see what Barcelona need. If they want a pure striker who is hungry for goals then Osimehn is a very good choice but this might contradict what you said about discipline problems because it is not uncommon for Osimhen to argue with club colleagues and even coaches. If they really want a striker but he is flexible then Julian is the right player.

That's why I emphasized the financial situation because Barcelona have always had problems with that. Lewa, Raphinha and most recently Dani Olmo have all had transfer problems so this season won't be too good if they feel the same way.

[dezoel]

Mourinho has come back to the La Liga after 13 years and he will still see Simeone working there.    It is really insane that it is Simeone's 16th year and he is about to stay for another...

I once again expect Barcelona and Real Madrid to be the only teams fighting for the La Liga title. I don't expect Atletico Madrid to keep up with them in the same mentality. With a similar squad as well though...

As they say, there are facts that are true, but they are hard to believe.
It's really strange to see that some have changed several clubs, while others are sitting in one place without any progress (Atletico's peak was when they were able to win the title and were in the Champions League final twice in a row, i.e. a very long time ago). Moreover, I can’t even say that Atletico is a special club as before – their defense is no longer as impenetrable.

The "progress" Atletico Madrid has is being able to stay at third place, they did not even do that this year, but they did quite well in champions league, so we are talking about a team that is doing consistently well and that is the talent there.

Nobody is saying that they should get better, they are happy where they are, they know they can't battle real or Barcelona but they are saying if they can't pass those two, they should be at least consistently reach third place. Simeone does that, and the day he leaves, Atletico Madrid will miss being third place.

[slapper]

Mourinho has come back to the La Liga after 13 years and he will still see Simeone working there.    It is really insane that it is Simeone's 16th year and he is about to stay for another...

I once again expect Barcelona and Real Madrid to be the only teams fighting for the La Liga title. I don't expect Atletico Madrid to keep up with them in the same mentality. With a similar squad as well though...

Simeone currently has the highest salary and is considered a legend by most Atletico Madrid fans. Furthermore, there are no high demands placed on him by Atletico Madrid management, finishing in third or fourth place every season is enough to retain his position. With all these luxuries, it's no wonder he so comfortable managing Atletico. Even if another team were to offer a partnership, he likely decline. Atletico Madrid is essentially just a complement to the real rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, so, yes, we'll see the same pattern next season. I'm just curious about Mourinho plans with the Madrid squad.

In fact Atletico under Simeone has consistently maintained a top flight position and has managed to compete closely with Barcelona and Real Madrid, despite consistently failing to win trophies. Simeone Atletico style has consistently stuck to his trademark physical, aggressive, and counter attacking style. Perhaps this is why the Atletico Madrid management has no desire to replace him, despite the lack of trophy wins. I'm also looking forward to a Madrid derby between Mourinho and Simeone as both coaches share a similarly tough character.

Atletico Madrid may have been labeled defensive under Simeone, but in fact Atlético is one of the most tactically adaptable teams in Europe. They can play a low block, but they are also capable of high pressing and quick transitions very effectively. However, Simeone pragmatic style is often overlooked despite the consistent results, similar to those achieved by Arsenal under Arsenal. I suspect Arteta has successfully replicated Simeone's playing style, which enabled Arsenal to win the EPL this season.

Mourinho's last time in Madrid, Simeone beat him in the Copa del Rey final. Came to an end of a 14-year losing streak for Atletico in derbies. The next season Simeone was at Stamford Bridge and scored three times against Mourinho's Chelsea in the Champions League. And then, Perez decides to bring him back? Right across the city from the same guy?

Despite going 100% unbeaten in the Primeira Liga season at Benfica, Mourinho still managed to finish third. Too many draws. And Madrid's problem right now isn't defending. They were solid there.  It's because they were unable to score.

Well, the one thing I can say is that Simeone's team is not sitting around. Baena has been class since joining from Villarreal. Lookman provides them something they have not had in years on transitions. And Diego's son Giuliano is actually starting and scored against Barcelona. To be honest, that still seems like a dream.

Both these managers want the ball to be in the other team's hands. Possession is a sign of trouble for both of them. What do you do when both sides refuse to go on the offensive?

I foresee the ugliest, most tense, lowest-scoring derbies in a decade. And I'm going to watch every single second of it because sometimes ugly football is the most honest football there is.

[len01]

I don't think that Lewandowski can still remain competitive with Barcelona, in fact i think the time has come for him to find another team, it is necessary for the good of Barcelona, besides the fact that i don't know if he is still very competitive and that he can do much more than what he is doing, he will certainly find some other team and still want to play.

Looking at his productivity, Lewandowski is clearly declining, but that’s normal because of his age. Still, if we talk about contribution, he can still give a lot to the team and remain an important player.

But in the end, everything depends on what Barcelona wants to do. If the club wants to stay stable and competitive every season, then losing Lewandowski should not be a huge issue. They still have Lamine Yamal and Raphinha in the squad.

Sometimes regeneration is important for every club because sooner or later a new generation of players has to take over.

[Berry2d]

I don't think that Lewandowski can still remain competitive with Barcelona, in fact i think the time has come for him to find another team, it is necessary for the good of Barcelona, besides the fact that i don't know if he is still very competitive and that he can do much more than what he is doing, he will certainly find some other team and still want to play.

Looking at his productivity, Lewandowski is clearly declining, but that’s normal because of his age. Still, if we talk about contribution, he can still give a lot to the team and remain an important player.

But in the end, everything depends on what Barcelona wants to do. If the club wants to stay stable and competitive every season, then losing Lewandowski should not be a huge issue. They still have Lamine Yamal and Raphinha in the squad.

Sometimes regeneration is important for every club because sooner or later a new generation of players has to take over.

Thank god you have mentioned age as one major factor responsible for his depreciation in performance, although apart from that the age he just mentioned game pattern and players surrounding someone plays a vital role in someone's performance.  Not that there are no good players t Barcelona but game pattern and choices may make someone depreciate in goal scoring.
The Barcelona we are talking about now have been facing some unimaginable challenges capable of reducing once performance but with all he still managed to prove his worth which is the main reason he is still regarded as one of the best player in the la liga now.

[m4r1o]

I don't think that Real Madrid will actually choose Mourinho in the end and entrust their precious squad to a man who has no scruples about dominating the team, he certainly has an innate ability to dominate everyone and gain respect, but i don't think that such a figure is needed now, because he wouldn't have the space to express himself to the fullest.

I don't even think that Real Madrid will never sign Mourinho who is certainly a coach with a lot of experience, but i don't think he are what we need now, he are capable of completely turning a club around but that's not what's needed now, now we need to make the talents they already have play well and not rebuild the team.

[pewboy]

Main issue now for Barcelona is to reconcile their huge financial issues with push for contemporary modern attacking force. Robert Lewandowski has proven to be legend when it comes to goals but his pace and pressure qualities are reduced.
It is only sense for both parties to one year contract extension, paying much less. Not only will it help save club money on new marquee striker but it also means Lewandowski, invaluable asset in team, is able to be used as coach for younger players, keeping his experience in coaching booth. Providing this open step would yield seamless transition period if he takes on lesser role at reduced compensation. If this is case, smartest thing to do this summer is to part ways, so as not to end up with high paid player sitting on bench again.

Barcelona can fill everything they want, considering that everyone wants to go and play at Barcelona they just have to wait for the best opportunity to get a deal even if they already have Marcus Rashford who in my opinion deserves a little more space but this is what they already have and usually it never goes well

[bastisisca]

For me Lewandowski is still having one or two good seasons ahead the decission to hold him or let him go is in Barcelona and Hansi Flick hands if you ask me i really hold him since Lewandowski is something like Cristiano Ronaldo who always is healthy and put a lot of attention in his training and nutrition so for sure he is still fit to the role.

do you mean seasons to play at the highest level and then retire to Saudi Arabia? definitely yes
he can still give a lot, and the team that signs him will certainly make an excellent purchase
he is an excellent player, very versatile in my opinion and i would like him in my team.

[kennycryptoitalia]

Mourinho's last time in Madrid, Simeone beat him in the Copa del Rey final. Came to an end of a 14-year losing streak for Atletico in derbies. The next season Simeone was at Stamford Bridge and scored three times against Mourinho's Chelsea in the Champions League. And then, Perez decides to bring him back? Right across the city from the same guy?

Despite going 100% unbeaten in the Primeira Liga season at Benfica, Mourinho still managed to finish third. Too many draws. And Madrid's problem right now isn't defending. They were solid there.  It's because they were unable to score.

Well, the one thing I can say is that Simeone's team is not sitting around. Baena has been class since joining from Villarreal. Lookman provides them something they have not had in years on transitions. And Diego's son Giuliano is actually starting and scored against Barcelona. To be honest, that still seems like a dream.

Both these managers want the ball to be in the other team's hands. Possession is a sign of trouble for both of them. What do you do when both sides refuse to go on the offensive?

I foresee the ugliest, most tense, lowest-scoring derbies in a decade. And I'm going to watch every single second of it because sometimes ugly football is the most honest football there is.

I don't know if Mourinho is the right coach for them, clearly there are pros and cons that need to be evaluated, Mourinho is a coach who knows what he's doing but lately i can't say that he is one of the best and that he can manage players like Mbappe who are very exuberant and not too compliant with the rules.