La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2026/27

[Tamaperdana]

Barcelona fans, why are you guys not giving Raphinha his due credit? I'm wondering why they have a player like Raphinha who has been up and doing for the team for 3 seasons consecutively now, yet his been sidelined and treated as a second player by the fans. If Raphinha is being hyped the way he deserves, by now he would have won lots of personal awards that he deserves. It's not just about last night match but his been doing this for the longest and his just kept aside. Let's imagine it was Yamal that had his kind of performance, especially in a week where Mbappe, Vin, Dembele didn't perform as expected for their teams and Yamal happens to drop this kind of Raphinha performance, since last night, the news would have been how Yamal should win the balloon d'Or.

I think it's clear that this is just a matter of popularity, because basically, sometimes players who perform well are not really appreciated if they are not liked by many people. So yes, you don't need to be surprised about this, because basically, all Barcelona fans also admit that Raphinha is a great player and always able to help Barcelona to win in every match. But the problem is they may not want to admit it and yes, what can be done, everyone's taste is different.

So yes, this may be fate that Raphinha must accept. But even so, I also believe that with his consistent hard work so far, Raphinha will eventually get what he deserves. Because in this life is very fair. So the point is, if Raphinha continues to play well, sooner or later he will also get the spotlight and full support in the end from Barcelona fans. So now he just has to keep playing well and be patient.

[pewboy]

Julian Álvarez is a trending topic everywhere, scorned by all the fans, gripped by the club and not defended by Siomeone. This is really something that is very impossible for a Julian to feel calm about. The situation is getting out of control and I can't blame the club or the fans when a player is under contract, on the other hand the actions of Atletico Madrid fans have been excessive, in last night's match I saw Alvarez vs the fans, the club, the coach and the owner of the club.

I think Alvarez was asking for it a little, in this summer session he really threw a tantrum to leave the team which in any case respected you and shouted your name several times.
It's not right to leave in this way.
I find it a total lack of respect for the club and the fans rightly make their contempt for his behavior felt.

[PhilosopherKing]

Barcelona fans, why are you guys not giving Raphinha his due credit? I'm wondering why they have a player like Raphinha who has been up and doing for the team for 3 seasons consecutively now, yet his been sidelined and treated as a second player by the fans. If Raphinha is being hyped the way he deserves, by now he would have won lots of personal awards that he deserves. It's not just about last night match but his been doing this for the longest and his just kept aside. Let's imagine it was Yamal that had his kind of performance, especially in a week where Mbappe, Vin, Dembele didn't perform as expected for their teams and Yamal happens to drop this kind of Raphinha performance, since last night, the news would have been how Yamal should win the balloon d'Or.

I think it's clear that this is just a matter of popularity, because basically, sometimes players who perform well are not really appreciated if they are not liked by many people. So yes, you don't need to be surprised about this, because basically, all Barcelona fans also admit that Raphinha is a great player and always able to help Barcelona to win in every match. But the problem is they may not want to admit it and yes, what can be done, everyone's taste is different.

So yes, this may be fate that Raphinha must accept. But even so, I also believe that with his consistent hard work so far, Raphinha will eventually get what he deserves. Because in this life is very fair. So the point is, if Raphinha continues to play well, sooner or later he will also get the spotlight and full support in the end from Barcelona fans. So now he just has to keep playing well and be patient.

Dude is already fucking good, how good do you want him to get again huh? IMO it will be hard Raphinha to gain the spotlight because there cannot be two alpha's in a club.  If Raphinha want the spotlight then he should leave Barcelona to another club.

Yamal is already there, he is everybody favorite. And funny thing is that it is even from the academy that Yamal came and made his first debut in 2023 and after that the attention has been on him. Raphinha has been in barcelona before Yamal come, but there is no even sign of that. Because anytime Barcelona is mentioned it is Yamal that everyone mentions, because people think is the next Messi of barcelona.

Even all this award that they are giving to players, it is hard for you to see Raphinha name mentioned. Dude is so fucking underrated.

Raphinha is a good leader and he is one hell of a striker rn, but he should just accept the Beta role and Yamal as the Alpha.

[martinom]

But this is really bad from the player, because this was a club that loved him whole heartedly when he came to the club, and he succeeded to be their top scorers last season, but because of personal ambition, he forgot everything overnight and just want to run away, forgetting what he shared with the fan base.

 It shows that their is no loyalty in football anymore, players are more self-centered this days, because it's not only Julian Alvarez that has shown this character when they have seen a better opportunity, but with the way things are going for Julian Alvarez, he have to focus on football and stop being grumpy, because it will do him more harm than good, because of the long  contract he has at the club.

Exactly, a club that hosts you and gives you the chance to grow shouldn't be treated in this way, they signed a contract and if no one offers the requested amount it's right that you stay and play for the team you signed for, ambition is fine but respect is the basis and for me these are players who deserve the boos of their fans.

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[Saltysugar99]

We all know that Mourinho could do the magic in the first two seasons before the players go completely against his plans. He has done his tactical masterpiece with Chelsea, Inter and Porto in the past and let's see if the issue arises earlier and he gets booted before that. The first few games will determine how their entire season will go and how Mourinho handles the current crop of players.

Getting the dressing room of Real Madrid to fully buy into Mourinho’s ideas and decisions will be a bit challenging for him unlike it was during the days of Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan. Real Madrid is a composition of star players who walk around with so much ego and believes the world is fully hopeful around them or otherwise, so it becomes a bit more difficult to control such team but I believe he can to large extent but it will experience back and forth with the likes of Vini among others.

https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/press-conference/mourinho-21-08-2026
Real Madrid has also brought him on a three-year contract. Since he has taken him for this long time, he will try to do good for the team. And Mourinho has worked with quite big players before. Especially Ronaldo Ibrahimovic and many others. Even there were no such negative aspects at that time, everyone praised him. In comparison, no matter how high quality a star Vini Jr is, he will have to play according to Mourinho's coaching style. I think he will be quite responsible for this . And if the coach has a conflict with the team's players, then its negative impact will definitely be felt during the match. However, analyzing the statement that Mourinho made a few days ago, it is understood that he will be able to connect with the players quite well.

[Loyang]

We all know that Mourinho could do the magic in the first two seasons before the players go completely against his plans. He has done his tactical masterpiece with Chelsea, Inter and Porto in the past and let's see if the issue arises earlier and he gets booted before that. The first few games will determine how their entire season will go and how Mourinho handles the current crop of players.

Getting the dressing room of Real Madrid to fully buy into Mourinho’s ideas and decisions will be a bit challenging for him unlike it was during the days of Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan. Real Madrid is a composition of star players who walk around with so much ego and believes the world is fully hopeful around them or otherwise, so it becomes a bit more difficult to control such team but I believe he can to large extent but it will experience back and forth with the likes of Vini among others.

https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/press-conference/mourinho-21-08-2026
Real Madrid has also brought him on a three-year contract. Since he has taken him for this long time, he will try to do good for the team. And Mourinho has worked with quite big players before. Especially Ronaldo Ibrahimovic and many others. Even there were no such negative aspects at that time, everyone praised him. In comparison, no matter how high quality a star Vini Jr is, he will have to play according to Mourinho's coaching style. I think he will be quite responsible for this . And if the coach has a conflict with the team's players, then its negative impact will definitely be felt during the match. However, analyzing the statement that Mourinho made a few days ago, it is understood that he will be able to connect with the players quite well.

Mourinho will definitely be able to build a good relationship with everyone in the team and we may have been able to see some improvement in the first match that each player has improved a little. If we let some more time pass, maybe we will see something better from Real Madrid. Mourinho is a visionary and a good coach, no matter what the current situation of Real Madrid is. Mourinho may have started to take action on all these issues now and his first action may be to build a good relationship between them. It is hoped that Mourinho will be able to bring success to Real Madrid this time as he brought success to Real Madrid before.

[Volgastallion]

I dont like so much the start of two of the biggest team from this league, im talking about from the two of Madrid, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, in the case of Real Madrid they didt left a very good impression they have to work to beat a super weak Espanyol when i was expecting to see a complete destruction of them or at least a win by a large margin.

And about the Atletico Madrid, they are still in the same problem as past season and now with their best asset Julian Alvarez looking for an exit and with a super bad relationship with the fans.

[Sarah Azhari]

which made me ask myself that does Barcelona really need to sign a new striker?

Whether or not this is necessary will only become clear when Barcelona faces a strong team that relies on a solid defense. A big win over Elche cannot be used as a benchmark to claim that Barcelona doesn’t need to sign a new striker, simply because Elche is a weak team. In my opinion, Barcelona still needs to sign at least one quality center forward because they have a packed schedule, competing in all competitions.

[coinlary]

What is Alvarez moving to Chelsea for, Joao Pedro is already claiming that spot, he is the guy Chelsea needs, even if Alvarez would be a good option, but the player isn't willing to negotiate his stance on the club he wants to play for, Barcelona has always been his target, going to Arsenal who are likely to be Premier League champions again, won't satisfy his aspiration.

They can use him as a sub or give him chance the same way they play Joao Pedro from time to time.  It's no coincidence that Barcelona wants  either Joao Pedro or Alvarez as their main striker (no 9). They are exceptional when you have a club building a full attacking squad. That's why he doesn't have that much goals at Atletico , all they do is defend and wait for a perfect time to counter. Alvarez is not build for that .

Or he should try PSG and hope he gets it cleared with little competition for his position.

Atlético Madrid should let him go, Atlético are really scared of allowing him to move to Barcelona, and they know him as a big threat. If Alvarez moves to Barcelona, it becomes an edge for Barcelona, while it reduces their hopes of contending for the league title.

Fans kept insisting Barcelona should trigger the release clause , knowing fully we are just trying to recover from the recent fairplay and financial disaster.
On the other hand, the president insist that the player is not for sale. They are so f desperate  & annoying at the same time

[Webutxo]

I dont like so much the start of two of the biggest team from this league, im talking about from the two of Madrid, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, in the case of Real Madrid they didt left a very good impression they have to work to beat a super weak Espanyol when i was expecting to see a complete destruction of them or at least a win by a large margin.

And about the Atletico Madrid, they are still in the same problem as past season and now with their best asset Julian Alvarez looking for an exit and with a super bad relationship with the fans.

When does it becomes so important that the big clubs need to have best start of the season. The teams you are seeing to be the biggest today were once nothing in Laliga but consistent, changes and players makes them what they are and since the players don't stay forever, there is going to be changes within the team and even if the players doesn't leave, they wear out because of ages and new ones get introduced to other teams, this makes them better than the previous top teams.

You know what's funny about this Real Madrid big transformation that everyone is looking for, we have standardized Laliga as if it belongs to only one team. When they were winning the League and Barcelona were left out, they didn't cry to anyone for help, they were even feeling bad that Real Madrid was trying to get Mbape to disrupt Spain but it turn out to be the best season for Barcelona, they have won two title since he came and till no changes from them.

[Out of mind]

But this is really bad from the player, because this was a club that loved him whole heartedly when he came to the club, and he succeeded to be their top scorers last season, but because of personal ambition, he forgot everything overnight and just want to run away, forgetting what he shared with the fan base.

 It shows that their is no loyalty in football anymore, players are more self-centered this days, because it's not only Julian Alvarez that has shown this character when they have seen a better opportunity, but with the way things are going for Julian Alvarez, he have to focus on football and stop being grumpy, because it will do him more harm than good, because of the long  contract he has at the club.

Exactly, a club that hosts you and gives you the chance to grow shouldn't be treated in this way, they signed a contract and if no one offers the requested amount it's right that you stay and play for the team you signed for, ambition is fine but respect is the basis and for me these are players who deserve the boos of their fans.

When a player plays well in a club, then the career of that person goes well with the help of that club. So, no matter it is a small club or a big club, every player should respect the team for that team and not disrespect the club. However, players can leave the club if they want, they have a freedom of will, but that is why a club should not disrespect that club from within, but rather discuss it with respect. Every player has high aspirations and dreams of going to a good level and has the intention of making a good career. However, while having a contract with a club, one must follow the club's words, and since the fans also support the players a lot, they also have a point of respect. If they act in an unsatisfactory manner or ignore the emotions of the fans, it can definitely spoil the relationship, so a player should always respect a club and show respect to the fans. Every player should behave properly and respect the team. A player from a small club can enter a good club, so avoid disrespecting him.

[Showlove01]

Dude is already fucking good, how good do you want him to get again huh? IMO it will be hard Raphinha to gain the spotlight because there cannot be two alpha's in a club.  If Raphinha want the spotlight then he should leave Barcelona to another club.

Yamal is already there, he is everybody favorite. And funny thing is that it is even from the academy that Yamal came and made his first debut in 2023 and after that the attention has been on him. Raphinha has been in barcelona before Yamal come, but there is no even sign of that. Because anytime Barcelona is mentioned it is Yamal that everyone mentions, because people think is the next Messi of barcelona.

Even all this award that they are giving to players, it is hard for you to see Raphinha name mentioned. Dude is so fucking underrated.

Raphinha is a good leader and he is one hell of a striker rn, but he should just accept the Beta role and Yamal as the Alpha.

Both players are very good right, i have been watching Barcelona for some seasons now and anytime either of these two players are not on the pitch the game is always somehow to play for Barcelona because these two players join together always make the front line of Barcelona strong and also make the opponent defense to be very busy. So we should not be comparing because they are both good just that Lamine Yamal is mostly recognized because of his age and the level at which he plays.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Let me get this straight. Arsenal has been chasing Julian Alvarez for a long time, tried to convince him to join the club, but he chose Barcelona over Arsenal. But unfortunately, Barcelona can't afford the money placed on him by Atletico Madrid, and he is getting humiliated by his own supporters.

At this point, he will accept a move to Arsenal because the owners of Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone do not want him. I feel bad for Gykoeres because Alvarez is far better than him

After all this, something very uncomfortable and truly bad for the player is that, according to what I've read, Arsenal is very active in trying to acquire him. Furthermore, Atlético Madrid themselves made it clear to everyone that selling him to Barcelona is impossible.

This has caused such a huge controversy that I think the player himself is very upset. And honestly, if I were in Julian's shoes, wow, I'd feel terrible, uncomfortable, and wanting to run away, because everyone would be pointing the finger at me.

It must be acknowledged that Florentino Pérez orchestrated all this discomfort from the beginning. When he made that $150 million offer, wow, that's when he thwarted all of Barcelona's progress. In part, if we look at it from a tactical point of view, it was a masterstroke by Florentino.

[Female King]

We all know that Mourinho could do the magic in the first two seasons before the players go completely against his plans. He has done his tactical masterpiece with Chelsea, Inter and Porto in the past and let's see if the issue arises earlier and he gets booted before that. The first few games will determine how their entire season will go and how Mourinho handles the current crop of players.

Getting the dressing room of Real Madrid to fully buy into Mourinho’s ideas and decisions will be a bit challenging for him unlike it was during the days of Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan. Real Madrid is a composition of star players who walk around with so much ego and believes the world is fully hopeful around them or otherwise, so it becomes a bit more difficult to control such team but I believe he can to large extent but it will experience back and forth with the likes of Vini among others.

https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/press-conference/mourinho-21-08-2026
Real Madrid has also brought him on a three-year contract. Since he has taken him for this long time, he will try to do good for the team. And Mourinho has worked with quite big players before. Especially Ronaldo Ibrahimovic and many others. Even there were no such negative aspects at that time, everyone praised him. In comparison, no matter how high quality a star Vini Jr is, he will have to play according to Mourinho's coaching style. I think he will be quite responsible for this . And if the coach has a conflict with the team's players, then its negative impact will definitely be felt during the match. However, analyzing the statement that Mourinho made a few days ago, it is understood that he will be able to connect with the players quite well.

Mourinho is an experience coach, the last time he was at Real Madrid the team has more star players than what they have now and all of them then played under Mourinho instructions and this made the team to win several titles then. Jose Mourinho is definitely a good coach before he made that statement he believe what he can do and also what the team can do under him, Real Madrid has good players that can even win the laliga, they have already won there first game though some people still doubt his ability because he didn't win with much goal margin and has forgotten the major target in every game is the three points.

[9ja Amaka]

Julian Álvarez is a trending topic everywhere, scorned by all the fans, gripped by the club and not defended by Siomeone. This is really something that is very impossible for a Julian to feel calm about. The situation is getting out of control and I can't blame the club or the fans when a player is under contract, on the other hand the actions of Atletico Madrid fans have been excessive, in last night's match I saw Alvarez vs the fans, the club, the coach and the owner of the club.

But this is really bad from the player, because this was a club that loved him whole heartedly when he came to the club, and he succeeded to be their top scorers last season, but because of personal ambition, he forgot everything overnight and just want to run away, forgetting what he shared with the fan base.

 It shows that their is no loyalty in football anymore, players are more self-centered this days, because it's not only Julian Alvarez that has shown this character when they have seen a better opportunity, but with the way things are going for Julian Alvarez, he have to focus on football and stop being grumpy, because it will do him more harm than good, because of the long  contract he has at the club.

Julian Alvarez will choose his dream over love. He is a young player who wants to achieve a lot in life before his days in football are over. Atletico Madrid doesn't have the money to sign the players that will compete for the La Liga trophy. Alvarez wants to win trophies, both the league trophy and the Champions League. He doesn't see Atletico Madrid as the place for his dream to come true. He cherishes Barcelona the most. Another option is Arsenal because Arsenal competes for the league and the Champions League every season.

Loyalty in football is where your heart wants. Be loyal to the dream, not to people who act as if they care for you. Footballers know they have one life to live on this earth. The dream is the goal, not the love from fans.

[Pressurizedem]

We all know that Mourinho could do the magic in the first two seasons before the players go completely against his plans. He has done his tactical masterpiece with Chelsea, Inter and Porto in the past and let's see if the issue arises earlier and he gets booted before that. The first few games will determine how their entire season will go and how Mourinho handles the current crop of players.

Getting the dressing room of Real Madrid to fully buy into Mourinho’s ideas and decisions will be a bit challenging for him unlike it was during the days of Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan. Real Madrid is a composition of star players who walk around with so much ego and believes the world is fully hopeful around them or otherwise, so it becomes a bit more difficult to control such team but I believe he can to large extent but it will experience back and forth with the likes of Vini among others.

https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/press-conference/mourinho-21-08-2026
Real Madrid has also brought him on a three-year contract. Since he has taken him for this long time, he will try to do good for the team. And Mourinho has worked with quite big players before. Especially Ronaldo Ibrahimovic and many others. Even there were no such negative aspects at that time, everyone praised him. In comparison, no matter how high quality a star Vini Jr is, he will have to play according to Mourinho's coaching style. I think he will be quite responsible for this . And if the coach has a conflict with the team's players, then its negative impact will definitely be felt during the match. However, analyzing the statement that Mourinho made a few days ago, it is understood that he will be able to connect with the players quite well.

Mourinho is an experience coach, the last time he was at Real Madrid the team has more star players than what they have now and all of them then played under Mourinho instructions and this made the team to win several titles then. Jose Mourinho is definitely a good coach before he made that statement he believe what he can do and also what the team can do under him, Real Madrid has good players that can even win the laliga, they have already won there first game though some people still doubt his ability because he didn't win with much goal margin and has forgotten the major target in every game is the three points.

I don't still believe the players at Real Madrid can win them the champions league this season. They have added good numbers of people, but winning the champions league is something I still think it will take years for them to claim it and I don't think Morinho is that man that can take them to the glory land. They can go on to win their Laliga over Barcelona this season and that is still a doubt,  but they may try to win that one at least. I simply tip a premier league teams to win the champions league this season, and among the premier league clubs, Arsenal is the most ready to lift the trophy. They've added players to the team, good midfielder in Bruno Guimereas and a left winger that is very good, which is Tzolis is also now in the team.

However, I don't still think Arsenal have gotten enough players to go on an dein the champions league, if they are to win the champions league this season, they need to sign a prolific forward,, a left winger that can replace Matinelli and also be an upgrade on him and Tzolis, else, I would say they aren't ready. The transfer window is still open till Tuesday next week for them to strengthen their squad.

[Stavri]

and I think this season would be a lot more competitive than the previous season.

This is exactly what we say all the time at the start of a new season, but imo, being competitive only depends on the collective efforts from these teams, and every individual support counts for it.

Almost all years we have the same three or four teams in the top and I don't see this year as different. I voted for the first time for Barcelona to win La Liga this season because I find them more competitive, otherwise Mourinho touch is still not obvious in Real Madrid.

José Mourinho taking over the Real Madrid side doesn't scare anyone at all. I learned they were busy making new contracts during the transfer window and all that, but one thing was missing--- how composed is the club now with all these new faces because it seems they don't get along too well?? You can choose to believe whatever you want--- including the fact that elite players plus an elite coach can never make a bad team until we begin to see the rougher side of their decision. Let's watch and see him perform the trick again with the current squad.

imo real madrid made a fool of itself this year... They are pursuing a completely wrong transfer policy and fell into the exact same trap as Juventus.
while other teams are casually dropping 100 million on midfielders, let's see what they're going to do with Bernardo. Perez will probably be gone before the end of the season.

[B-BossMan]

Dude is already fucking good, how good do you want him to get again huh? IMO it will be hard Raphinha to gain the spotlight because there cannot be two alpha's in a club.  If Raphinha want the spotlight then he should leave Barcelona to another club.

Yamal is already there, he is everybody favorite. And funny thing is that it is even from the academy that Yamal came and made his first debut in 2023 and after that the attention has been on him. Raphinha has been in barcelona before Yamal come, but there is no even sign of that. Because anytime Barcelona is mentioned it is Yamal that everyone mentions, because people think is the next Messi of barcelona.

Even all this award that they are giving to players, it is hard for you to see Raphinha name mentioned. Dude is so fucking underrated.

Raphinha is a good leader and he is one hell of a striker rn, but he should just accept the Beta role and Yamal as the Alpha.

Both players are very good right, i have been watching Barcelona for some seasons now and anytime either of these two players are not on the pitch the game is always somehow to play for Barcelona because these two players join together always make the front line of Barcelona strong and also make the opponent defense to be very busy. So we should not be comparing because they are both good just that Lamine Yamal is mostly recognized because of his age and the level at which he plays.

But even with that Barcelona didn't hesitate to let the Elche play around, and I like as they approached the match strongly and that makes the match so interesting. At time we don't need to be judging in football by displaying, but it should be judged by the capacity of the team not players, because one player cannot makes changes alone it has to be many different ideas. Even with the absent of Lamine Yamal, I still trust the remaining players on thier offers, that's why whenever a whole team is dependent to only one key player, once the player leave the the team, they begins facing some little challenges unexpectedly and that's what happened during Messi time in barcelona. Well i was impressed with how they have improved on the standards. As such all players or attackers are free to bring a big development to the betterment of the club at large.

[cocadalcan]

and I think this season would be a lot more competitive than the previous season.

This is exactly what we say all the time at the start of a new season, but imo, being competitive only depends on the collective efforts from these teams, and every individual support counts for it.

Almost all years we have the same three or four teams in the top and I don't see this year as different. I voted for the first time for Barcelona to win La Liga this season because I find them more competitive, otherwise Mourinho touch is still not obvious in Real Madrid.

José Mourinho taking over the Real Madrid side doesn't scare anyone at all. I learned they were busy making new contracts during the transfer window and all that, but one thing was missing--- how composed is the club now with all these new faces because it seems they don't get along too well?? You can choose to believe whatever you want--- including the fact that elite players plus an elite coach can never make a bad team until we begin to see the rougher side of their decision. Let's watch and see him perform the trick again with the current squad.

imo real madrid made a fool of itself this year... They are pursuing a completely wrong transfer policy and fell into the exact same trap as Juventus.
while other teams are casually dropping 100 million on midfielders, let's see what they're going to do with Bernardo. Perez will probably be gone before the end of the season.

You haven't explained what Real Madrid actually did wrong. They have brought in a significant number of defensive players due to their weak defensive position. In reality, the team's defensive weakness has meant they have not been able to maintain their position in the competition for the trophy.
It is too early to say how much progress José Mourinho can actually make, but many are expressing disappointment that the first match of the tournament did not go as expected. Considering how Barcelona maintained their superiority and won 5-0 against Elche, Real Madrid position is far from perfect.