La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[liasbaa]

Real Madrid has only become one of the main contenders this year. Even a Real Madrid in difficulty still remains one of the possible contenders for both the championship and the Champions League, because facing it is always an unpredictable challenge. In defense he made some adjustments, but i don't see him as particularly strengthened.

In fact this is not the case because in the previous two seasons they always failed to beat Barcelona for the La Liga championship and vice versa in the Champions League.
With the potential players they have in the last two seasons, it is difficult to see Real Madrid becoming the strongest candidate as a competitor to Barcelona.
Luckily Perez is starting to move to find the right person and by recruiting several potential players, this season we hope that Real Madrid can become a challenger to Barcelona. At least the adjustments made are much better than the previous season, although not significantly.

Real Madrid main problem is probably that the team management has realized the solution. They have taken the issue of the defense's weakness more seriously and have taken action. Several defensive players have joined with previous squad and now Real Madrid has become a balanced team.

Their attack is in a strong position because Mbappe is still a goal machine. If he is assist properly, he is capable of scoring goals in almost every match.

A positive result is only possible if Real Madrid can solve the mistakes that they made in the last two seasons. Perez has appointed Mourinho with very high expectations. Mourinho is putting together a team and I think it will be challenging for them to get good results in the upcoming season.

[Chilwell]

Whether the Brazilian's contract will be extended or not has been one of the most talked-about events of this transfer window.

The most laughable thing is that Vinicius has an offer of 20 million, which is already a lot in a club like Real Madrid. So i don't understand his constant complaining because he wants to have the same salary as Mbappé.

The moment Real Madrid decided not to please him and he decided to leave the team, no one would offer him such a high compensation.

It is so much cleared that what make mbappé to be earning so big was because he joined the club as a free agent, that was why they are compensating with a lot of things, which I think he deserve all that, because a player like mbappé joining your club as a free agent it clearly shows that he really have interest in that club so and Real Madrid reciprocate to his kind gesture. Vinicius Junior have to understand that real Madrid are not just bias by paying mbappé that huge amount, if really mbappé want money, he has so many opportunities when he was free agent and for him to choose Real Madrid it shows that he have respect for the club and that is why they have to honor him very well.

[KTChampions]

Rodri transfer news: Barcelona target Man City and Spain star wanted by Real Madrid
Barcelona join Real Madrid in chase for Spain captain and Man City star Rodri; Midfielder has one year left on his deal at City, who want him to sign a new contract and lead the team into a new era under Enzo Maresca

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/13570426/rodri-transfer-news-barcelona-target-man-city-and-spain-star-wanted-by-real-madrid

What do you think about this? It sounds like complete nonsense - if Real Madrid thinks the price for Rodri is too high (which it is), then where is Barcelona getting the money for such a transfer? Nevertheless, this news is considered serious and the odds for Rodri to move to Barcelona have reached 70% (on Polymarket). I have a strong feeling to bet on No, The market is very illiquid and most likely this news that came out of nowhere is unlikely to be assessed correctly.

[Curious T]

Right now, I think they have a better squad than Barcelona.

Was there ever a time that Barcelona had a better squad than Real Madrid? Even at the peak of Barcelona when Pep was in charge, did Barcelona really have a better squad than Madrid? I mean, if we look at the players individually, were the Barcelona players unarguably better than Madrid players? I don't think so. Even in the last two seasons when Barcelona dominated Spain, are we going to pretend like they had a better squad than Madrid? The fact that a team is a better team doesn't mean they have the better squad. Since I started watching football, Madrid has mostly always had the better squad.

Having the better squad is not the only answer; it's how they perform together as a team. Madrid had Bellingham, Vinicius, Valverde, Courtois, Rudiger, Tchouaméni, and Arnold, yet they couldn't win a team wit Yamal, Pedri, Cubarsi, Raphiha, Fermin Lopez and De Jong, so it's not about the squad alone. I understand that a good squad is important, but it's useless if they don't click as a team.

[reagansimms]

Rodri transfer news: Barcelona target Man City and Spain star wanted by Real Madrid
Barcelona join Real Madrid in chase for Spain captain and Man City star Rodri; Midfielder has one year left on his deal at City, who want him to sign a new contract and lead the team into a new era under Enzo Maresca

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/13570426/rodri-transfer-news-barcelona-target-man-city-and-spain-star-wanted-by-real-madrid

What do you think about this? It sounds like complete nonsense - if Real Madrid thinks the price for Rodri is too high (which it is), then where is Barcelona getting the money for such a transfer? Nevertheless, this news is considered serious and the odds for Rodri to move to Barcelona have reached 70% (on Polymarket). I have a strong feeling to bet on No, The market is very illiquid and most likely this news that came out of nowhere is unlikely to be assessed correctly.

Barcelona has shown interest in Rodri; in fact, the club has already contacted City to confirm that interest and has launched an ambitious attempt to hijack Real Madrid pursuit. A compelling reason behind Barcelona interest is that De Jong is sidelined with a long-term injury; Rodri is viewed as the perfect successor to Busquets, and he would not need to adapt to Barcelona system, as the majority of the core squad are his teammates from the Spanish national team. On the other hand, Real Madrid considers Rodri price too high because it does not match their offer, Barcelona also has a reliable strategy for the Rodri transfer process, despite their financial difficulties.

We have read various reports stating that Barcelona current priority is to sign a striker, so it is understandable that they are unable to sign Rodri. So, Barcelona entering the race might be an attempt to provide Rodri with options, test the extent of Real Madrid efforts, and enable Man City to maintain Rodri market value. At this time I have not found any news about Barcelona interest in Rodri, whether it has entered the official negotiation stage or not. But from what I can see, Barcelona wants to show their interest, if Real Madrid fails, they are ready to hijack the deal.

[katanic97]

One thing I know about Real Madrid is that they don't beg the player too much. No player is bigger than the club, and if Vini does not accept the terms of the new contract offered to him. They are likely going to sell him off and not wait for his contract to expire and he leaves as a free agent.
I remember when they sold off a legendary Cristiano Ronaldo when very few people expected that move to happen. It's simply business, and F. Perez knows how to pull the ropes in most cases.

Florentino Perez has demonstrated over time that he is an extremely objective person who knows how to make the most of the opportunities that come his way, when everyone thought that Ronaldo would never leave, he saw the glimmer of profit and made the most of it, and if you sell someone like Ronaldo who wrote the history of your club then no one is untransferable.

Yes, but he has also shown that he is not a human and that he only looks to make a profit. The man is a businessman, but footballers sometimes give their whole life to a club and become emotionally attached to it. Like Casillas for example, who was literally pushed out of the club, and we all know what a legend of Real Madrid he was. So Perez only cares about money and nothing else. I believe he will sell Vinicius at the first opportunity ...

[Inwestour]

Real Madrid main problem is probably that the team management has realized the solution. They have taken the issue of the defense's weakness more seriously and have taken action. Several defensive players have joined with previous squad and now Real Madrid has become a balanced team.

Their attack is in a strong position because Mbappe is still a goal machine. If he is assist properly, he is capable of scoring goals in almost every match.

A positive result is only possible if Real Madrid can solve the mistakes that they made in the last two seasons. Perez has appointed Mourinho with very high expectations. Mourinho is putting together a team and I think it will be challenging for them to get good results in the upcoming season.

Real Madrid isn't just strengthening their defense, they've also acquired Silva, which is a significant boost to their midfield. Overall, I like how Real Madrid are handling the summer transfer market. As a Real Madrid fan, it gives me hope that next season they'll be able to compete with Barcelona much better than they did last season.

[coinlary]

Rodri transfer news: Barcelona target Man City and Spain star wanted by Real Madrid
Barcelona join Real Madrid in chase for Spain captain and Man City star Rodri; Midfielder has one year left on his deal at City, who want him to sign a new contract and lead the team into a new era under Enzo Maresca

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/13570426/rodri-transfer-news-barcelona-target-man-city-and-spain-star-wanted-by-real-madrid

What do you think about this? It sounds like complete nonsense - if Real Madrid thinks the price for Rodri is too high (which it is), then where is Barcelona getting the money for such a transfer? Nevertheless, this news is considered serious and the odds for Rodri to move to Barcelona have reached 70% (on Polymarket). I have a strong feeling to bet on No, The market is very illiquid and most likely this news that came out of nowhere is unlikely to be assessed correctly.

So are yo8u concluding that €40M is too much for a midfielder like Rodri ? Imo, that's  not too much  or what do you consider the right value? €20M or  £15M , doesn't  make nay sense for player with such contributions.

Realmadrid are just finding a way to reduce his price, there's nothing pricey about him. They have enough midfielders already, I think that's  why they aren't  really buying into the idea of signing Rodri.

On the other hand, if there’s no way for Barcelona to sign Alvarez, then they are definitely signing Rodri unless they come out saying again that signing Rodri doesn't affect signing a Number 9.

[Dzwaafu11]

I understand where that figure comes from. Kylian Mbappé earns around €31 million a year, and I think that's exactly why Vinícius is asking for a similar salary. However, as we've discussed here many times before, I have serious doubts that Real Madrid will agree to Vinícius' demands. I also think that, since Real Madrid have reportedly made it clear that their €20 million offer is final, we'll soon find out how this contract saga comes to an end.

Mbappé had been courted by Real Madrid for some time and now that they managed to bring him home, it was right to give him compensation that would convince him to go and play. Vinicius has been playing for Real Madrid for eight years now, always with the same quality. There has never been anything more that could have made management think he deserved a raise.

Yeah. Mbappe is actually good player and all the things management is doing for Mbappe is because they have been interested in getting him for long and now they have get him home they need to make sure he feel comfortable to play what they want, Vini jr is not as good as Mbappe he just feel like he have been in the team for long why will the management offer Mbappe a salary higher than his own, and he want the same thing as Mbappe because he thinks Mbappe is new to the club.

[Alpha Marine]

So are yo8u concluding that €40M is too much for a midfielder like Rodri ? Imo, that's  not too much  or what do you consider the right value? €20M or  £15M , doesn't  make nay sense for player with such contributions.

I wonder why people are still saying "Where will Barcelona get the money from?" A club that signed Gordon for €70 and sent an offer of €100 for Alvarez, and people believe they don't have the money to sign Rodri, but that is btw.

Rodri is worth more than €40 million. Man City want about €80 million for him, while Madrid want to sign him for about 50-60 million. I wonder why Madrid don't want to go all out for Rodri. He is the most important profile they need in their midfield. I think it's actually true that Perez does not want him. I guess he only got interested because others in the club and the coach asked for the player.

Barcelona will be a good destination for Rodri. To be €80 million for Rodri is not too much. He would give any club 2-3 years of elite football. The only fear is for him not to get a long term injury. If Barcelona will sign him, it won't be for €80 million though, but it would be for more than €50 million.

[KTChampions]

Rodri transfer news: Barcelona target Man City and Spain star wanted by Real Madrid
Barcelona join Real Madrid in chase for Spain captain and Man City star Rodri; Midfielder has one year left on his deal at City, who want him to sign a new contract and lead the team into a new era under Enzo Maresca

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/13570426/rodri-transfer-news-barcelona-target-man-city-and-spain-star-wanted-by-real-madrid

What do you think about this? It sounds like complete nonsense - if Real Madrid thinks the price for Rodri is too high (which it is), then where is Barcelona getting the money for such a transfer? Nevertheless, this news is considered serious and the odds for Rodri to move to Barcelona have reached 70% (on Polymarket). I have a strong feeling to bet on No, The market is very illiquid and most likely this news that came out of nowhere is unlikely to be assessed correctly.

So are yo8u concluding that €40M is too much for a midfielder like Rodri ? Imo, that's  not too much  or what do you consider the right value? €20M or  £15M , doesn't  make nay sense for player with such contributions.

Realmadrid are just finding a way to reduce his price, there's nothing pricey about him. They have enough midfielders already, I think that's  why they aren't  really buying into the idea of signing Rodri.

On the other hand, if there’s no way for Barcelona to sign Alvarez, then they are definitely signing Rodri unless they come out saying again that signing Rodri doesn't affect signing a Number 9.

40 million? Where did you get that figure from? We're talking about 60-70 million, and City initially insisted on 80. Look, Rodri isn't young, he recently suffered a serious injury, and he only has a year left on his City contract. How much do you think Real Madrid should pay for him? I'd say 60 million is a fair price. If we're talking about his potential transfer to Barcelona, ​​we should remember that Rodri's salary is around 15 million, while Barcelona is allegedly offering him 30 million before taxes. Barcelona, ​​which constantly has problems registering players because of its debts, where will they get the money for all this? It sounds like a fantasy.

[Baki202]

Whether the Brazilian's contract will be extended or not has been one of the most talked-about events of this transfer window.

The most laughable thing is that Vinicius has an offer of 20 million, which is already a lot in a club like Real Madrid. So i don't understand his constant complaining because he wants to have the same salary as Mbappé.

The moment Real Madrid decided not to please him and he decided to leave the team, no one would offer him such a high compensation.

It is so much cleared that what make mbappé to be earning so big was because he joined the club as a free agent, that was why they are compensating with a lot of things, which I think he deserve all that, because a player like mbappé joining your club as a free agent it clearly shows that he really have interest in that club so and Real Madrid reciprocate to his kind gesture. Vinicius Junior have to understand that real Madrid are not just bias by paying mbappé that huge amount, if really mbappé want money, he has so many opportunities when he was free agent and for him to choose Real Madrid it shows that he have respect for the club and that is why they have to honor him very well.

It's not bad because, if you look at it, Mbappe's dream has been to be seen in Real Madrid because he intends to build a very good career from the club because of what is happening right now. Joining as a free agent and paying him is actually a very good idea, and I know it's a matter of time until we start getting the kind of results we want from Real Madrid because I'm sure Mbappe will even perform better this season because, although I'm not sure what happened to him at the World Cup and his performance. And since from the beginning it was about him building him self personally so I still expect a lot from him because there is know way that that boy will not get exactly what he wants am very sure about that. And if it was all about money he was treated like a king when he was in psg and even with that he still choose real Madrid that's pure love.

[Agathamay]

40 million? Where did you get that figure from? We're talking about 60-70 million, and City initially insisted on 80. Look, Rodri isn't young, he recently suffered a serious injury, and he only has a year left on his City contract. How much do you think Real Madrid should pay for him? I'd say 60 million is a fair price. If we're talking about his potential transfer to Barcelona, ​​we should remember that Rodri's salary is around 15 million, while Barcelona is allegedly offering him 30 million before taxes. Barcelona, ​​which constantly has problems registering players because of its debts, where will they get the money for all this? It sounds like a fantasy.

Now we're starting to understand why Manchester City have been stalling this Rodri bid for the longest time because they want other competitive sides to pick sides, they do not want to accept only real Madrid and now, we have Barcelona in the race. With the looks of things, Rodri is looking more keen on joining Barcelona because he's already given greenlight to join Barca.

Just imagine Rodri in Barcelona, I don't think we're ready to have that conversation because Rodri is a top class defensive midfielder who focus on calming the tempo of the game and we know how he does it, always planning to explore and help the midfield. We know how valuable it will be for Hansi Flick.

[Callido]

Comparing yourself so unnecessarily to Mbappé simply makes you appear more "rosy". Because you just want to prove to others at all costs that you are equal to him, when it would be enough to demonstrate on the field that you know how to be better than him. Vinicius should stop asking for more and think more about playing.

There is nothing Mbappe is doing better in Real Madrid than Vinicius, or that Vinicius can't do. An agreement has been made between Vinicius and Madrid, a new contract has been signed, €25 million a season, which is around €480,000 per week, not up to Mbappe but close to him, i think Vinicius deserves everything he is asking for, this will enable the player to give his very best.

[yixichloro2xx]

Comparing yourself so unnecessarily to Mbappé simply makes you appear more "rosy". Because you just want to prove to others at all costs that you are equal to him, when it would be enough to demonstrate on the field that you know how to be better than him. Vinicius should stop asking for more and think more about playing.

There is nothing Mbappe is doing better in Real Madrid than Vinicius, or that Vinicius can't do. An agreement has been made between Vinicius and Madrid, a new contract has been signed, €25 million a season, which is around €480,000 per week, not up to Mbappe but close to him, i think Vinicius deserves everything he is asking for, this will enable the player to give his very best.

I was even shocked, when I saw the salary gap between kylian mbappe and Vini junior. Vinicius deserve a bigger raise, bro has done something significant in the last 5 years for this club. He has won 2 UCL and 3 La liga titles with the club before the signing of Mbappe. Even the new contract he just signed isn't up to what mbappe earns + his bonuses. Although mbappe might the better player (current best player in the world) but Vini jr should be earning the same as him. My own personal questions is , how will Jose Mourinho play this two duo together in the  same team, we haven't seen that click for the last 2 seasons , since both are natural wingers.

[Oluwa-btc]

Rodri transfer news: Barcelona target Man City and Spain star wanted by Real Madrid
Barcelona join Real Madrid in chase for Spain captain and Man City star Rodri; Midfielder has one year left on his deal at City, who want him to sign a new contract and lead the team into a new era under Enzo Maresca

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/13570426/rodri-transfer-news-barcelona-target-man-city-and-spain-star-wanted-by-real-madrid

What do you think about this? It sounds like complete nonsense - if Real Madrid thinks the price for Rodri is too high (which it is), then where is Barcelona getting the money for such a transfer? Nevertheless, this news is considered serious and the odds for Rodri to move to Barcelona have reached 70% (on Polymarket). I have a strong feeling to bet on No, The market is very illiquid and most likely this news that came out of nowhere is unlikely to be assessed correctly.

There'll be a here we go already soon enough.

Barcelona already accepted personal terms with the FIFA World Cup winner this evening. It was never a move I wanted but lo and behold, he is just the perfect person to replace Sergio Busquet. One way or the other, Pep Guardiola must have inspired him towards moving Barcelona's way.
Asides that, Cuti Romero seems to be in close contact with Athletico Madrid over a possible move. This is simply the influence of Diego Simeone especially towards his fellow Argentines.

[Renampun]

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Nevertheless, this news is considered serious and the odds for Rodri to move to Barcelona have reached 70% (on Polymarket). I have a strong feeling to bet on No, The market is very illiquid and most likely this news that came out of nowhere is unlikely to be assessed correctly.

From what I've read, Rodri is very close to joining Barca.. he's already been offered a contract, and Barca has also contacted City regarding Rodri.. so right now, Barca's focus is on Rodri, and they're very determined to sign him from City. As for the talks with Real Madrid, from what I've read, those have already ended.. neither Rodri nor City are interested in what Real Madrid has to offer, and they see Barcelona as a more promising club for him. So, the Rodri transfer is heating up, and if Barcelona manages to sign him, they'll be adding one of the best midfielders to their squad.

[kennycryptoitalia]

So far, I find the preparations of Real Madrid and Barcelona for the new season very interesting. Real Madrid is focusing on addressing the shortcomings of the previous season, they have begun revamping the squad from the coaching staff to bringing in several players deemed capable of plugging the gaps from last season. Their strategy of bringing in Mourinho aims to rectify last season's mistakes and achieve better results. Meanwhile, Barcelona can hit the ground running because most players have already adapted to Hansi Flick's system, and even the newly signed players will adapt quickly. I remain convinced that Barcelona can achieve back-to-back titles because their level of play will improve significantly compared to last season, whereas Real Madrid is still in a rebuilding phase following numerous changes to the squad.

We can say that Hansi Flick's playing style is similar to Barcelona's classic tiki-taka game.
Meanwhile, he's had two very good seasons. i think he's been there for two seasons, or am i wrong? Barcelona really can't complain about a good and professional coach.

[eisen33]

From what I've read, Rodri is very close to joining Barca.. he's already been offered a contract, and Barca has also contacted City regarding Rodri.. so right now, Barca's focus is on Rodri, and they're very determined to sign him from City. As for the talks with Real Madrid, from what I've read, those have already ended.. neither Rodri nor City are interested in what Real Madrid has to offer, and they see Barcelona as a more promising club for him. So, the Rodri transfer is heating up, and if Barcelona manages to sign him, they'll be adding one of the best midfielders to their squad.

From what I read this morning, I think Rodri has already agreed with Barcelona on the transfer, including all the terms and salary. And he's already a Barcelona player, so I can congratulate Barcelona on what I consider to be such an important transfer, because Rodri has been considered one of the team's most important central players for several seasons now. So I think this is an important transfer for Barcelona. I don't know why he turned down Real Madrid, I think Real Madrid were the first to show interest in Rodri, perhaps Barcelona offered better terms. If I'm not mistaken, the transfer fee was around €60-70 million, which I don't think is that much for such a player.

[Abdulzuruku01]

Right now, I think they have a better squad than Barcelona.

Was there ever a time that Barcelona had a better squad than Real Madrid? Even at the peak of Barcelona when Pep was in charge, did Barcelona really have a better squad than Madrid? I mean, if we look at the players individually, were the Barcelona players unarguably better than Madrid players? I don't think so. Even in the last two seasons when Barcelona dominated Spain, are we going to pretend like they had a better squad than Madrid? The fact that a team is a better team doesn't mean they have the better squad. Since I started watching football, Madrid has mostly always had the better squad.

Having the better squad is not the only answer; it's how they perform together as a team. Madrid had Bellingham, Vinicius, Valverde, Courtois, Rudiger, Tchouaméni, and Arnold, yet they couldn't win a team wit Yamal, Pedri, Cubarsi, Raphiha, Fermin Lopez and De Jong, so it's not about the squad alone. I understand that a good squad is important, but it's useless if they don't click as a team.

Honestly this is a good point . Having better squad doesn't guarantee success, it's togetherness as a team that matters. Look at Paris Saint Germain who have won two champions league in row, it's because the players work together as a team. If you compare Real Madrid squad and PSG squad it's obvious that Real Madrid have a better squad than PSG. But the problem of Real Madrid they value individual success over the team success, which I believe Jose Mourinho won't tolerate for his tenure.

Who could have imagined that Barcelona would dominate laliga for good two seasons with those players you mentioned? Barcelona used Gerrad Martin and Cubarsi as centre back both in laliga and champions league, even though it's a bit shaky, they still give their best because they work as a team.