La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[Mayor of ogba]

I feel like both Alvarez and the Atletico Madrid are in a huge or better to say big trouble, Alvarez wants to go out Atletico Madrid didn want to sell him but they need to do it since the player didnt want to stay but the Barcelona and Real MAdrid didt want to put the money Atletico is asking about.

If they finally seel him they can build a new decent team with that money but is not gonna be easy.

Even as Julian Alvarez wants Barcelona, Atletico Madrid aren't willingly to do any transfer deal with Barcelona for Julian Alvarez and they are preparing to file a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona.  But, if the complaint doesn't stop Barcelona, Atletico Madrid last hope to keep Julian Alvarez is the €500 million they placed on him because Barcelona will first meet the €500 million before them and Atletico Madrid will agree a deal for Julian Alvarez, which I think Atletico Madrid could keep him because there's no way Barcelona can afford Julian Alvarez with such outrageous price.

[$weetne$$]

It may not be right to say that Real Madrid cannot dropped these two players go. If a player needs to be let go to maintain team discipline, Real Madrid's team management may do so. No one is permanent in the team. Vinicius and Mbappe are among the best players in the world, but Real Madrid has not won a trophy in the last two seasons. The purpose of a club is not limited to buying players with high salaries. If the club does not perform well and cannot win trophies, it may soon face losses. Mourinho is an experienced coach and he will work to maintain team discipline and put the team in a good position.

We know these two are very key to the Real Madrid team but even at that they will leave some day when it becomes necessary they do. At this time the team will not be willing to let go of either of both players seeing that they are both key and important to the team. With mourinho on the team we are believing that the long stretch of not winning a trophy will come to an end and maybe they will secure one this season.

[len01]

I think Vinicius is one one the reason why Madrid had a big failure this season, because to be honest speaking Vinicius is a very selfish player. The most surprise thing is that when they never sign Mbappe into Real Madrid his performance was very impressive and going well in the team; and even the relationship with his teammates was very strong as you said earlier, but Vinicius is now a player that wants to to show arrogant to his teammates.

You can't simply blame Vinicius for that reason alone. We also have to remember that Vinicius has always been known for being selfish on the pitch. But, look at what happened under Ancelotti, he managed to reduce the players' selfishness and turn the team into a very cohesive and united unit.

So, if you're saying that Madrid's failure was solely because Vinicius is selfish, I think that's a mistake. But if you're blaming the coach for being unable to manage the dressing room and maintain a positive atmosphere within the squad, then I can understand that point of view.

[eightdots]

I think Vinicius is one one the reason why Madrid had a big failure this season, because to be honest speaking Vinicius is a very selfish player. The most surprise thing is that when they never sign Mbappe into Real Madrid his performance was very impressive and going well in the team; and even the relationship with his teammates was very strong as you said earlier, but Vinicius is now a player that wants to to show arrogant to his teammates.

You can't simply blame Vinicius for that reason alone. We also have to remember that Vinicius has always been known for being selfish on the pitch. But, look at what happened under Ancelotti, he managed to reduce the players' selfishness and turn the team into a very cohesive and united unit.

So, if you're saying that Madrid's failure was solely because Vinicius is selfish, I think that's a mistake. But if you're blaming the coach for being unable to manage the dressing room and maintain a positive atmosphere within the squad, then I can understand that point of view.

Real Madrid had a disappointing season as a team, and the selfish behavior of many players further exacerbated this failure. Every team that played against Real Madrid strived to perform at their best, but Real Madrid couldn't showcase their own style of play and couldn't achieve their goals this season. It's not easy for a team to perform at the highest level every season, so Real Madrid's poor performance this season is a natural part of football.

If Real Madrid improves its team play, it will start the new season much stronger.

[Agathamay]

Even as Julian Alvarez wants Barcelona, Atletico Madrid aren't willingly to do any transfer deal with Barcelona for Julian Alvarez and they are preparing to file a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona.  But, if the complaint doesn't stop Barcelona, Atletico Madrid last hope to keep Julian Alvarez is the €500 million they placed on him because Barcelona will first meet the €500 million before them and Atletico Madrid will agree a deal for Julian Alvarez, which I think Atletico Madrid could keep him because there's no way Barcelona can afford Julian Alvarez with such outrageous price.

Julian Alvarez wil kept on bench next season because I see no reason why a player will be so keen on exiting a club and Atletico De Madrid will be bent on not allowing and hindering every possible links coming in for the Argentine. This is totally unfair because Julian Alvarez have let his intentions known that he wants to leave and his priority move is Barcelona, which they've place bids for him but ATM turned everything down.

This release clause of Julian Alvarez is €500m and no team will or is willing to pay such amount for just one player, ATM just have to do better but they're very adamant and not ready to negotiate. Do you know the funny thing? If at the end of the day, Julian Alvarez slipped off their hands for a lesser fee, that will be huge loss for them.

[moneystery]

The coexistence between Mbappé and Vinicius has reached a critical point, these players have hated each other for some time and are trying to get along for the common good but the problem between the two seems more to be Mbappé who has always seemed to me to be the much more demanding one in terms of attention that the club must give.

That's what happens when you have star players on your team. Things like that will arise because both Mbappé and Vinicius feel they are the best, and if not managed well, it will create conflicts of interest and competition that can affect the team's performance.
And I think Perez already understands this, which is why he immediately acted and gave them space to reconcile, and called in Mourinho to manage these high-egos. So this will not drag on and continue to be a problem that could affect the team's performance since they are both important players for Real Madrid.

[Ryu_Ar1]

If we look at the current squad, the potential for change still exists because Lookman is also already at Atletico even though his performance is still not very good in the first season but this could be their projection if the worst happens.
It's just that for now Atletico do want to stay in the drama because if they want it looks like they can immediately close rumors for Julian Alvarez with a not for sale status but until now they are still opening offers despite always saying a high release clause for Julian Alvarez.

When they always serve rumors from Barcelona in my opinion it already shows that they are actually ready to sell Julian Alvarez it's just that they are still waiting for the moment and the price that suits their version.

Atletico must continue to have this trend, they must have and retain the best players they currently have, if they want to win against Barcelona or Real Madrid who have historically been their bitter enemies, always, but i believe that in modern times they can compete, football has leveled out in Spain.

I don't even see this as a nemesis even though Atletico are Madrid rivals because what they do every season is focus on staying in the Champions League just like Dortmund in the Bundesliga.
If they want to try to compete it should be other than players then coaches also need to be considered. Currently Simeone has been at Atletico for more than a decade and their outstanding achievements are only in the Champions League final and getting 1 La Liga trophy in the 2020 season. After that, Simeone's trend declined, especially when they only focused on the bus parking scheme that was always done when facing big clubs with the intention of securing a draw which was ineffective.

Last season they again had a different performance but I still think the problem is not from the players but the coach, it's just that Atletico's management still believes that Simeone can still be at Atletico or more precisely can still maintain 3rd place in La Liga only that.

[coinlary]

Even as Julian Alvarez wants Barcelona, Atletico Madrid aren't willingly to do any transfer deal with Barcelona for Julian Alvarez and they are preparing to file a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona.  But, if the complaint doesn't stop Barcelona, Atletico Madrid last hope to keep Julian Alvarez is the €500 million they placed on him because Barcelona will first meet the €500 million before them and Atletico Madrid will agree a deal for Julian Alvarez, which I think Atletico Madrid could keep him because there's no way Barcelona can afford Julian Alvarez with such outrageous price.

Now way Barcelona is paying that shi for a player . If it gets  to the extent that Atlético still have the power to stand on €590M then Barca just have to give up and look forward to another attempt next season . 
There are some rumors that Barcelona  is even trying to sign extra striker on top of Julian and it's no other person than the current span main striker  oyezerbal (not sure If I got the spelling ) . They can just rely on him and feran till they can sign Alvarez if the current deal doesn't  work out

[LUCKMCFLY]

After seeing what Vinicius is doing in the World Cup, Real Madrid will want to let him leave the club, i don't know how people somewhere will believe such rumors. Vinicius contract will be renewed, he still has more years to play at the club, more trophies to win along the club, both him and Mbappe will remain at Madrid.

I think something: they won't let Vini go, and he doesn't want to leave either. Besides, if he has problems with Mou, that's another story. But they haven't even trained together once, so yes, it's all just rumors. I'd say he won't leave, but if Vini acts like a clown with Mou, then he'll be the one to leave. So, he'd be the one to go, because right now the priority is the club, not a player. So, Vini either runs or he climbs, but his reign is over.

[Swordsoffreedom]

I personally don't think Madrid will  benefit much from adding Alvarez to the squad. Madrid's style of play and Alvarez's style of  play are very  different. I do not  think Alvarez is suitable for Madrid's overall gameplay.

Madrid initially bid  150 million for Alvarez. Madrid does not usually do that. I think Madrid did that to prevent Barcelona from adding Alvarez to the squad. Barcelona bid 100 million for Alvarez. Barcelona management was probably willing to spend up to  130 million. But now they can't buy Alvarez for less than 150  million.

Barcelona needs a talented player like Alvarez. Lewandowski will leave barcelona. Alvarez could be his  worthy replacement. This would benefit  both Alvarez and barcelona.

I feel just the same way. It is just a tactics to block Julian Alvarez's move to Barcelona. Where will Kylian Mbappe play? And if he is moved to the right wing, where will Vinicius junior play?? I don't think they need Julian Alvarez but he will be a good player for them if it happens. The truth is that, Jose Mourinho loves playing with a proper number nine.

As far as I know Mourinho usually builds his strategy in 4-2-3-1 formation. He used the same formation as when he was in Madrid earlier. So the position of mbappe and Vini will not change if mourinho makes such a formation. But if you make a 4-3-3 formation then who will play in RW?

There have also been rumors for days that Mbappe will be moved back to his LW position. But Vini has been playing this position for a long time. Are Madrid planning to sell Vini?

[Bobrox]

As far as I know Mourinho usually builds his strategy in 4-2-3-1 formation. He used the same formation as when he was in Madrid earlier. So the position of mbappe and Vini will not change if mourinho makes such a formation. But if you make a 4-3-3 formation then who will play in RW?

There have also been rumors for days that Mbappe will be moved back to his LW position. But Vini has been playing this position for a long time. Are Madrid planning to sell Vini?

Right, its favorite formation from Jose Mourinho playing with two holding midfielder and use one central forward only, the formation 4-2-3-1 using by Jose Mourinho for several club when becoming Inter Milan and Real Madrid's manager and current at Premier League use this formation as head coach for Chelsea and Manchester United. The formation 4-2-3-1 I think not any significant change with Vinicius Jr will play his original position at left winger, Mbappe as central forward and possibility new recruitment Bernando Silva playing at right winger.

I think this formation make difficult option which one would be holding midfielder between Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni? For attacking midfielder I think Arda Guller will get regular position and waiting how possibility with Jose Mourinho formation with Real Madrid next season?

[Dzwaafu11]

The coexistence between Mbappé and Vinicius has reached a critical point, these players have hated each other for some time and are trying to get along for the common good but the problem between the two seems more to be Mbappé who has always seemed to me to be the much more demanding one in terms of attention that the club must give.

That's what happens when you have star players on your team. Things like that will arise because both Mbappé and Vinicius feel they are the best, and if not managed well, it will create conflicts of interest and competition that can affect the team's performance.
And I think Perez already understands this, which is why he immediately acted and gave them space to reconcile, and called in Mourinho to manage these high-egos. So this will not drag on and continue to be a problem that could affect the team's performance since they are both important players for Real Madrid.

Exactly, and I think this is one of the reason why Real Madrid performance have turn to be like this. Although many people believe that Mounrinho will solve this problem, I can't argue about that, but it won't be easy for mounrinho as you said already they both want to the who the fans will say if not becauee of them the team will not achieve some certain trophy, and this is a team work one pr two people can't do it.

[bastisisca]

They are generally solid after changes. Their chemistry is good but it is real concern about Barcelona relying on Lewandowski. He still has big role to play in scoring, and it is not like it is easy to replace him. When he is gone or when he is out of form, they might struggle in major game. I would say Barcelona is little bit ahead but it is not as safe as it would look.

he is certainly the favourite, even if Real Madrid starts to walk on its own two feet again with Jose Mourinho, we can't expect him to be able to make the leap in quality. First the team must stabilize and then maybe it will be able to play well and be able to compete with Barcelona.

[JoyceBTC]

To complicate matters further, Atletico Madrid has told Alvarez they don't want to sell him to Barcelona. This was evident a few weeks ago when PSG tried to sign him but Alvarez Julian refused. Arsenal were also interested in him, but Alvarez also refused to negotiate with them, all of whom wanted to wait for Barcelona. Furthermore, Atletico Madrid also seems to be sticking to its high price tag and perhaps Atletico Madrid is willing to let Alvarez sit on the bench for the entire season.

the best decision would have been for Atletico Madrid to increase his price tag then if Barcelona is willing to pay the price they should let him join Barcelona sign him instead of keeping him on the bench while they pay him weekly. Alvarez is not interested to join PSG or Arsenal may be he will be willing to choose Real Madrid if they decide to make a better offer for him but for the main time there is no agreement between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid yet until Atletico Madrid have a good understanding with Alvarez that's when they will decide if he will leave the team to join the team of his choice.

[changaa]

I think something: they won't let Vini go, and he doesn't want to leave either. Besides, if he has problems with Mou, that's another story. But they haven't even trained together once, so yes, it's all just rumors. I'd say he won't leave, but if Vini acts like a clown with Mou, then he'll be the one to leave. So, he'd be the one to go, because right now the priority is the club, not a player. So, Vini either runs or he climbs, but his reign is over.

you say that they will never let him go, but we don't know if he will actually have problems with mou, who is a coach with a very particular character, and who above all commands respect, so i don't think that in the end he will be able to escape mou's control, neither mbappe nor vinicius, this is a certain thing.

[Antotena]

Real Madrid had a disappointing season as a team, and the selfish behavior of many players further exacerbated this failure. Every team that played against Real Madrid strived to perform at their best, but Real Madrid couldn't showcase their own style of play and couldn't achieve their goals this season. It's not easy for a team to perform at the highest level every season, so Real Madrid's poor performance this season is a natural part of football.

If Real Madrid improves its team play, it will start the new season much stronger.

Mourinho just said players with Ego are the ones that are good to work with indirectly saying Mbape and Vinicious thing is good. I know he is saying it to let the people say what they want to say and he also acknowledge the old players that he is going to include everyone in his start, with this moves I'm seeing, I hope this is not another manager been controlled by Perez. As much as they will use this players, there is need fot strictness to put everyone in form.

There is personal lesson learnt from the players their self, they did what was no productive and it affected them including their performance as many of them will not win a single personal trophy in any events. So next season, they will work in a way that they will win one or two leagues next season so the team can come back to form or even better play the leagues and win anyone they perform. They have anything a team need to win their domestic leagues or champions league.

[Gallar]

I feel like both Alvarez and the Atletico Madrid are in a huge or better to say big trouble, Alvarez wants to go out Atletico Madrid didn want to sell him but they need to do it since the player didnt want to stay but the Barcelona and Real MAdrid didt want to put the money Atletico is asking about.

If they finally seel him they can build a new decent team with that money but is not gonna be easy.

Even as Julian Alvarez wants Barcelona, Atletico Madrid aren't willingly to do any transfer deal with Barcelona for Julian Alvarez and they are preparing to file a complaint with FIFA against Barcelona.  But, if the complaint doesn't stop Barcelona, Atletico Madrid last hope to keep Julian Alvarez is the €500 million they placed on him because Barcelona will first meet the €500 million before them and Atletico Madrid will agree a deal for Julian Alvarez, which I think Atletico Madrid could keep him because there's no way Barcelona can afford Julian Alvarez with such outrageous price.

Fundamentally,, Atlético Madrid is pushing too hard to hold onto Julián. If Julián Álvarez wants to move to another team, I think it would be better for Atlético to sell him. I don't know for certain why Atlético is so adamant about not selling him, but it is highly likely due to the fear that a rival team could become even stronger. After all, if Álvarez were to join Barcelona, one can easily imagine how formidable they would become; they are already performing exceptionally well,, so adding a young talent like him would elevate their game to an even higher level.

That is likely why Atlético is reluctant to sell him to Barcelona or Real Madrid. However,, I am convinced that sooner or later, Atlético Madrid will let him go, especially since there is a possibility his performance could decline—and the bottom line is that he no longer wants to play for the club. So, I am certain Atlético will eventually part ways with him. We shall see.

[blue Snow]

As far as I know Mourinho usually builds his strategy in 4-2-3-1 formation. He used the same formation as when he was in Madrid earlier. So the position of mbappe and Vini will not change if mourinho makes such a formation. But if you make a 4-3-3 formation then who will play in RW?

There have also been rumors for days that Mbappe will be moved back to his LW position. But Vini has been playing this position for a long time. Are Madrid planning to sell Vini?

Yes, this has been Mourinho’s favorite formation throughout his coaching career. I rarely see Mourinho use a 4-3-3 formation. Mbappé and Vinícius’s positions won’t change. Mbappé will continue to play as the center forward and Vinícius on the left wing. Vinícius isn’t for sale.

If Real Madrid manages to sign Olise (I’d actually really love to see him at Real Madrid), then with a 4-2-3-1 formation, Vinicius on the left wing, Bellingham in the center, Olise on the right wing, and Mbappé as the center forward, Real Madrid will have the most formidable front line.

[kennycryptoitalia]

There's no doubt about his talent. That's why every team in the world wants him. He could be a very good alternative to Lewandowski, especially in the Barcelona squad that won the championship last year. We know Lewandowski will be leaving the team this year. Therefore, Julian Alvarez would adapt very well to fill the void left by Lewandowski. Since he also plays in the Spanish league, I don't think he'll have any adaptation problems. I just can't predict whether the transfer will happen and whether we'll be able to watch him in a Barcelona shirt.

Julian Alvarez would be a good fit to fill the void left by Lewandowski, yes i very much agree, but it must be said that i don't know if the player is interested in going to Barcelona, despite the fact that it is a very prestigious and very strong team currently, therefore with a good chance of winning.

[Cyber_warrior]

As far as I know Mourinho usually builds his strategy in 4-2-3-1 formation. He used the same formation as when he was in Madrid earlier. So the position of mbappe and Vini will not change if mourinho makes such a formation. But if you make a 4-3-3 formation then who will play in RW?

There have also been rumors for days that Mbappe will be moved back to his LW position. But Vini has been playing this position for a long time. Are Madrid planning to sell Vini?

Yes, this has been Mourinho’s favorite formation throughout his coaching career. I rarely see Mourinho use a 4-3-3 formation. Mbappé and Vinícius’s positions won’t change. Mbappé will continue to play as the center forward and Vinícius on the left wing. Vinícius isn’t for sale.

If Real Madrid manages to sign Olise (I’d actually really love to see him at Real Madrid), then with a 4-2-3-1 formation, Vinicius on the left wing, Bellingham in the center, Olise on the right wing, and Mbappé as the center forward, Real Madrid will have the most formidable front line.

I don’t know why people just love to confuse things, Vinicius role at the team will still be the same, likewise Mbappe. Both players have a huge role to play at the team and none of them will be sold, instead they are trying to bring in a player that will plays well on that right wing.

With Olise deleting all his post on social media there have been news that he might be forcing his way out of bayern to go to Real Madrid. He his a very good player and  it will be really nice to see him at Real Madrid.

On the other hand Real Madrid are trying to bring in a world class midfield that will balance their play. Names have been suggested and the likes of Enzo Fernandez, joao nevez and vitihna are all on the list. Well I know by next week a proposal will be made and a bid will be sent to either Chelsea or PSG.