La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[Pandu Geddon]

What is clear is that coaches always recruit players who they believe will fit their coaching system even if the player is good but if the coach feels that it is not suitable it will make the chemistry between them bad, I see that Gordon and Rashford abilities are actually not much different, I can even say that Rashford performed well at Barcelona compared to when he was at Man United but maybe Hansi Flick has his reasons why he did not make it permanent and preferred Anthony Gordon who is more expensive, moreover Rashford is not guaranteed to be consistent so it is natural for Barcelona to have doubts.

We don't know yet whether the recruit will succeed or not before the new season starts. Once the season begins, we'll see if the player's quality matches the price or not. Anyway, Barcelona has surely considered this, and all the fans will definitely hope for a good performance from every new recruit. Hopefully, Gordon will perform better.

[Fakhrulenclix]

Coaches always does have their preference with the players they believe will be of great value to their  team, players who do not fit in to their style and pattern of play may mostly not be their choice and so they will want the other over one and that could likely be the case between Rashford and Gordon. 

The price obviously shows the difference,  there is a thing about Gordon that got the coach preferring him over Rashford, and even the price tag having such difference. 

What is clear is that coaches always recruit players who they believe will fit their coaching system even if the player is good but if the coach feels that it is not suitable it will make the chemistry between them bad, I see that Gordon and Rashford abilities are actually not much different, I can even say that Rashford performed well at Barcelona compared to when he was at Man United but maybe Hansi Flick has his reasons why he did not make it permanent and preferred Anthony Gordon who is more expensive, moreover Rashford is not guaranteed to be consistent so it is natural for Barcelona to have doubts.

Rashford didn't prove anything when he was loaned by Barcelona last season so I think that's what made Hansi Flick not want him too much and of course every coach has his own characteristics to choose players who fit the tactics that will be implemented, so I will not doubt anything about Hansi Flick to build the Barcelona team because he has really proven it in the last 2 seasons that he has been successful enough to make positive changes for the team so whatever Hansi Flick chooses and wants is the best, I really believe that.

[Warkop]

Coaches always does have their preference with the players they believe will be of great value to their  team, players who do not fit in to their style and pattern of play may mostly not be their choice and so they will want the other over one and that could likely be the case between Rashford and Gordon. 

The price obviously shows the difference,  there is a thing about Gordon that got the coach preferring him over Rashford, and even the price tag having such difference. 

What is clear is that coaches always recruit players who they believe will fit their coaching system even if the player is good but if the coach feels that it is not suitable it will make the chemistry between them bad, I see that Gordon and Rashford abilities are actually not much different, I can even say that Rashford performed well at Barcelona compared to when he was at Man United but maybe Hansi Flick has his reasons why he did not make it permanent and preferred Anthony Gordon who is more expensive, moreover Rashford is not guaranteed to be consistent so it is natural for Barcelona to have doubts.

Rashford didn't prove anything when he was loaned by Barcelona last season so I think that's what made Hansi Flick not want him too much and of course every coach has his own characteristics to choose players who fit the tactics that will be implemented, so I will not doubt anything about Hansi Flick to build the Barcelona team because he has really proven it in the last 2 seasons that he has been successful enough to make positive changes for the team so whatever Hansi Flick chooses and wants is the best, I really believe that.

Rashford has developed much more playing in the Premier League than La Liga, honestly I just realized that when he played at Barcelona his career declined very sharply compared to when he was still wearing the Manchester United uniform, Hansi Flick did a very good job so there was no mistake in the player selection however, if Rashford is not included in Hansi Flick's scheme, that is indeed the view of a coach who has more knowledge.

[Razmirraz]

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We don't know yet whether the recruit will succeed or not before the new season starts. Once the season begins, we'll see if the player's quality matches the price or not. Anyway, Barcelona has surely considered this, and all the fans will definitely hope for a good performance from every new recruit. Hopefully, Gordon will perform better.

Hansi Flick had observed Gordon closely before asking management to recruit him because his aggressive and fast playing style fits perfectly with the attacking football philosophy implemented at Barcelona. He assessed that Gordon was capable of executing a tight pressing scheme and exploiting the space behind the opponent's defense with his explosive speed. Gordon has also shown extraordinary performance after scoring two important assists when England managed to beat Congo, if he can maintain this kind of performance while playing for Barcelona, ​​then it won't be long before he becomes an important player in the squad led by Hansi Flick.

[giorgione]

But ATM as a club should know that, there is a time for everything and the time for simeome is over as far as ATM is concerned. If ATM hopes to make any progress as a club then, they should let go of their coach and think about the next phase of the club. Because it's obvious that Simeone has run out of ideas and there has never been any significant improvement in the club in the past five to four years under this present coach.

As an Atletico Madrid fan, i find your opinion offensive, mate. Since Diego Simeone's arrival, Atletico Madrid are no longer a mid-table team, they have evolved into serious title contenders in the league. People think Simeone has run out of ideas to make Atletico better, but i don't think so. If Simeone leaves, i think Atletico Madrid will gradually become a team that's no longer a contender, just look at Valencia then & now. They?ve really become a different team, mate.

Simeone has to go, he has to make way for someone else who has more experience at European level now, he can no longer face very strong teams, in fact he needs a new start if they want to win again, also because as a team its not bad, but they are very strong, they lack a leader who commands, Simeone is losing that talent.

[Taricoins]

What is clear is that coaches always recruit players who they believe will fit their coaching system even if the player is good but if the coach feels that it is not suitable it will make the chemistry between them bad, I see that Gordon and Rashford abilities are actually not much different, I can even say that Rashford performed well at Barcelona compared to when he was at Man United but maybe Hansi Flick has his reasons why he did not make it permanent and preferred Anthony Gordon who is more expensive, moreover Rashford is not guaranteed to be consistent so it is natural for Barcelona to have doubts.

We don't know yet whether the recruit will succeed or not before the new season starts. Once the season begins, we'll see if the player's quality matches the price or not. Anyway, Barcelona has surely considered this, and all the fans will definitely hope for a good performance from every new recruit. Hopefully, Gordon will perform better.

I still feel this outrage of Gordon not being worth 80m is just uncalled for, we've come to the time in football where that money isn't that much, imagine Yan Diomande being worth over 100m yet Gordon who have been called up for the England National Team if am not mistaken 4 times in a row now. I promise you they Gordon is going to be spectacular next season. I don't know for goals but surely he's going to get his assists, I just want Barcelona to get a good striker

[giorgione]

Currently Atletico only Troll with the transfer of Julian Alvarez because from the beginning they seemed to have no intention of letting go but always serve some clubs who want to get Julian Alvarez just to make them upset including for 2 big clubs Barcelona and Madrid.

Barcelona is the worst by far because Atletico even made this as entertainment on social media just for psy war in the new season but the way Atletico did this for me is very entertaining because even though they have no intention of selling but they are still trying to provide entertainment in this summer transfer.


The latest news at the moment Madrid seem to be eyeing Bastoni but now the situation becomes complicated when the Bastoni case comes to the surface and this situation is sometimes so sensitive when talking about immoral and underage let alone domestic competitions in Europe so it seems Madrid should look for other targets even though the Bastoni case is still under investigation.

these are the classic summer adventures where no one takes the first step, you have to be decisive when making a purchase, that's for sure, but i understand that for certain players today its difficult to come forward, in the case of sticks for example now its very difficult to make an offer after what has come out about him.

[Not your key not your BTC]

The players are not Real Madrid's problem. They currently have many great players in the squad. If Mourinho is able to manage the team well, they can even win La Liga and other trophies again next season.What I want from Mourinho now is for him to stop all the issues the players are having with one another, because signing new players alone cannot solve all the problems.

You're right. Real Madrid actually has a star-studded roster, but the reason they’ve struggled with their performance, resulting in no trophies for two consecutive seasons, is that they lack a coach capable of managing a locker room full of players with big egos. Now, with Mourinho on board, he’s expected to resolve the issues in the locker room and get the players to listen to him so that Real Madrid can win La Liga and other trophies.

[Oluwa-btc]

Micheal Olise is a Galatico in my opinion. I will really love to see Real Madrid president Perez breaking the bank to get him inside that Real Madrid squad next season.

I doubt he will be leaving now ahead of a new season but with the talks I'm reading, they seem positive that he will not be signing a contract extension with Bayern Munich to block his move in the future. The right wing deserves such a talented winger and creative as him.

[longyenthanh]

Yes, if Lewandowski has moved to the MLS, I think Barcelona will definitely have to immediately look for a better striker. Because basically, Barcelona currently doesn't have a good striker in their squad. So that's why I think Barcelona must be able to act quickly on this. Because the sooner Barcelona can bring in a new striker, it will clearly have a positive impact on them. But the problem is, until now, I personally haven't seen any clarity on which striker will replace Lewandowski at Barcelona. Because if we talk about Julian Alvarez, I think Atletico set a very high price for Barcelona. So I think Barcelona will also clearly think twice about being able to buy Alvarez at that high price.

The hard part is looking for a better replacement for Lewandowski. Barcelona have yet to see someone who will give them at least equal to what Lewandowski did before looking for a better fit. The option they had, which was Alvarez, is now a no-go area for them. I wish Barcelona would think of Osimhen as the best fit to replace Lewandowski. Another good option is Woltemade of Newcastle. I think Woltemade will fit in better in Barcelona's system.

I totally agree that replacing Lewandowski is a massive headache for Barcelona right now. Finding someone who guarantees that many goals is nearly impossible, especially with their tight budget. Since Julian Alvarez is out of the picture due to Atletico's high price, looking at other options makes sense. Victor Osimhen would be an incredible dream signing, but he might also be way too expensive for Barca's current financial situation. On the other hand, Nick Woltemade from Newcastle is an interesting, more realistic choice. He has the technical skills to fit their system well, even if he is less proven at the highest level. They definitely need to act fast!

[Furious 7]

If their benchmark is only in the Champions League zone then their achievements will still look good but when trying to keep up with the top 2 clubs Barcelona and Madrid obviously things now still seem far away for Atletico because I actually feel at this time their performance has actually decreased in recent seasons especially after they managed to get the La Liga trophy in 6 seasons ago.

Indeed, if you count the overall achievement from the beginning of Simeone's coaching looks pretty good but the trophy they managed to get most recently was in the 2020 season the rest of the trophies they managed to get were Simeone's early years coaching so this should be a benchmark that the longer Atletico's performance decreases.
The comparison we can probably see from the achievement of trophies during his coaching at Atletico.

Atletico last season knew how to surprise, but they faced very strong teams who prevailed, Arsenal were still under a star, their luck was great, but they were better than Atletico for example, so they have to improve a little more if they want to do more.

Surprise? What do you want to say here because Atletico didn't do anything last season even their performance decreased when compared in terms of results this season and last season.

Last season they were much better because they managed to stay in the 3rd table but this season with the amount of money they spend on some attacking players they actually have to go down one level even though they are still in the Champions League zone so when you say surprise I don't understand there is a surprise What does Atletico give?

I don't see anything from Atletico because they stayed the same and it happened because they let Simeone go for too long. He's a good coach but it only happened at the beginning when he was a coach but not now because his form is slowly crumbling and Simeone is not making any impact anymore.

[hyudien]

I totally agree that replacing Lewandowski is a massive headache for Barcelona right now. Finding someone who guarantees that many goals is nearly impossible, especially with their tight budget. Since Julian Alvarez is out of the picture due to Atletico's high price, looking at other options makes sense. Victor Osimhen would be an incredible dream signing, but he might also be way too expensive for Barca's current financial situation. On the other hand, Nick Woltemade from Newcastle is an interesting, more realistic choice. He has the technical skills to fit their system well, even if he is less proven at the highest level. They definitely need to act fast!

Their budget is limited, we have to admit that, but if they can offer 100 million to Atletico Madrid, then they can also offer the same to other clubs for a player as good as Alvarez, of course they won't get 100% the same quality as Alvarez or be able to be a suitable replacement for Lewandowski, but with Lewandowski already lost, then they should do it immediately, either Osimhen or Nick Woltemade, not a bad choice. If you want to save more then Rashford is the most appropriate choice, because he has proven to help Barcelona, plus the purchase price is very cheap with cheap wages too.

[puloweh555]

As an Atletico Madrid fan, i find your opinion offensive, mate. Since Diego Simeone's arrival, Atletico Madrid are no longer a mid-table team, they have evolved into serious title contenders in the league. People think Simeone has run out of ideas to make Atletico better, but i don't think so. If Simeone leaves, i think Atletico Madrid will gradually become a team that's no longer a contender, just look at Valencia then & now. They?ve really become a different team, mate.

Simeone has to go, he has to make way for someone else who has more experience at European level now, he can no longer face very strong teams, in fact he needs a new start if they want to win again, also because as a team its not bad, but they are very strong, they lack a leader who commands, Simeone is losing that talent.

Simeone is the highest-paid coach in the world but Atletico Madrid performance is neither bad nor good as they consistently rank among the top teams every season. This is different from before he took charge. While Simeone has made significant changes for Atletico, he should also realize that they need another coach to make significant changes and improve. In an era of changing coaches it's remarkable that he's been able to stay at a club for so long. However, considering Atletico Madrid development has been in the shadow of Real Madrid and Barcelona ​​it's time for Atletico Madrid to look for a new coach as Simeone strategy is outdated.

So, I think it's time for Atletico Madrid to look for a new coach especially since Simeone has been at Atletico for so long. Despite his consistent form, Atletico under Simeone has sometimes struggled to capitalize on momentum, particularly this season when they lost to Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final and to Arsenal in the Champions League semifinals.

If Atletico were to recruit a legendary coach to replace Simeone suitable candidates would be Gabi, Arda Turan, Filipe, and Torres. However, considering Simeone current salary Atletico actually has enough money to bring in a great and experienced coach. Btw, Simeone contract expires in 2027, but I hope Atletico won't renew his contract if his performance doesn't improve next season.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Rashford didn't prove anything when he was loaned by Barcelona last season so I think that's what made Hansi Flick not want him too much and of course every coach has his own characteristics to choose players who fit the tactics that will be implemented, so I will not doubt anything about Hansi Flick to build the Barcelona team because he has really proven it in the last 2 seasons that he has been successful enough to make positive changes for the team so whatever Hansi Flick chooses and wants is the best, I really believe that.

I don not  know why you say that. Rashford has had few chances in Barcelona's starting XI. Even then, he has scored 8 goals and 7 assists in La Liga. Rashford has also  scored 5 goals and 3 assists in the champions league. Can this be called a bad performance ?
One of barcelona's most important players, Raphinha, has scored  13 goals and  3 assists in la liga. He has scored 3 goals and  2 assists in the champions league. Has Rashford played very badly compared to Raphinha ?

I consider his high wages to be the main reason for not keeping Rashford in Barcelona. Barcelona's  management probably did not want to add Rashford  to the squad by paying such high  wages. Gordon's wages are comparatively much lower

[Shineup]

What is clear is that coaches always recruit players who they believe will fit their coaching system even if the player is good but if the coach feels that it is not suitable it will make the chemistry between them bad, I see that Gordon and Rashford abilities are actually not much different, I can even say that Rashford performed well at Barcelona compared to when he was at Man United but maybe Hansi Flick has his reasons why he did not make it permanent and preferred Anthony Gordon who is more expensive, moreover Rashford is not guaranteed to be consistent so it is natural for Barcelona to have doubts.

We don't know yet whether the recruit will succeed or not before the new season starts. Once the season begins, we'll see if the player's quality matches the price or not. Anyway, Barcelona has surely considered this, and all the fans will definitely hope for a good performance from every new recruit. Hopefully, Gordon will perform better.

To me I don't think Barcelona will just spend that much on a player they can't count on, Gordon in this world cup is quite amazing, but we can't really judge him with that till he officially starts for the Barcelona team, because we have seen some players whom many people look up to, but yet they are underperforming, example Lamine Yamal, if they had told me Lamine Yamal will score just a goal since the beginning of this world cup I won't believe, so we can't really judge him by that, the beginning of 2026/2027 Spanish La Liga campaign is around the corner so let's just keep calm and watch how it goes.

[Slow death]

I just saw the schedule for next season's games, and from what I'm seeing, the games start on August 16th. Barcelona will play against Athletic Bilbao on August 16th, which will be an accessible game for Barcelona. I highly doubt that Athletic Bilbao has changed much. Barcelona hasn't changed much either, so we'll see a Barcelona victory.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid will play against Real Sociedad on August 16th. It will be a potentially complicated game. I don't know if Real Madrid's performance in the first few games will be the same as last season, but I really hope it isn't and that Mourinho brings us a victory in the first game. It's possible that the game dates will be adjusted.

[Adams0001]

Micheal Olise is a Galatico in my opinion. I will really love to see Real Madrid president Perez breaking the bank to get him inside that Real Madrid squad next season.

I doubt he will be leaving now ahead of a new season but with the talks I'm reading, they seem positive that he will not be signing a contract extension with Bayern Munich to block his move in the future. The right wing deserves such a talented winger and creative as him.

Olise is always a good player and if Real Madrid need a player he always difficult for the player to reject the offer because the club is a big name and if you get the opportunity to play in the club you will be a different level with other clubs and you will be very different. Let just see if Perez can get the deal done before the next season started. If olise just come Madrid Rodrigo will definitely leave the club, I don’t think Bayer Munich are willing to leave olise this summer, because is a key player and every club will like to get such a player in is team. I will be happy if olise move to Madrid next season and Madrid will be in a higher level for next season.

[el kaka22]

I agree that contracts should protect the teams as much as it protects the players as well. You pay a lot of money to a player, and then that player could turn out to be bad, or just get injured and not play, look at Hazard, made tens of millions from Real Madrid and did not do anything for them. That is protecting the player, and if the player wants to get out, all he has to do is wait for the contract to be over and he doesn't have to sign back. But teams?

Teams have no protection, Atletico Madrid got a request from Alvarez to let him go, and they have nothing they can do but to let him go. If they keep him, he will wait his contract to be over and go away for free. So the teams have no power at all, and they are forced to do whatever the player wants.

[disbil]

Olise is always a good player and if Real Madrid need a player he always difficult for the player to reject the offer because the club is a big name and if you get the opportunity to play in the club you will be a different level with other clubs and you will be very different. Let just see if Perez can get the deal done before the next season started. If olise just come Madrid Rodrigo will definitely leave the club, I don’t think Bayer Munich are willing to leave olise this summer, because is a key player and every club will like to get such a player in is team. I will be happy if olise move to Madrid next season and Madrid will be in a higher level for next season.

Agree, Real Madrid is big club difficult for any players rejected great opportunity for joining there but Olise likely fully focus for World Cup 2026 and announce his future after the world cup. First Madrid bid offer around 150 million euro rejected by Bayern Munich but the management still negotiation for new and interested offering to get Michael Olise, completed team and squad if Madrid can sign Michael Olise because he can play well as second striker or playing for the winger position.

Olise still has long contract left with Bayern Munich until June 2029 and waiting his contract expiring still need longer time, this time likely Madrid will spent out much money for fees transfer if serious want to get Olise for next season. His performance at World Cup still consistent and giving many assists for Kylian Mbappe goal so far, for Madrid's fans optimistic for signing Olise?

[whiteblue]

Simeone has to go, he has to make way for someone else who has more experience at European level now, he can no longer face very strong teams, in fact he needs a new start if they want to win again, also because as a team its not bad, but they are very strong, they lack a leader who commands, Simeone is losing that talent.

We can say whatever we want about Diego Simeone, but the club's owners were very satisfied with his performance, which led to him being awarded a contract extension. He doesn't have to leave, but he must change his coaching style to lead the team back to the title.

Competing for the La Liga trophy is no easy feat. The two big teams, Barcelona and Real Madrid, are very strong, making it quite difficult for atletico madrid to overtake and become champions. Therefore, Atletico Madrid's continued to stick the top two teams in the standings is certainly a good achievement, and they can exploit any gaps in their ability to win the title if Barcelona and real madrid fail to perform consistently.