Topic: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2020/21 - page 1190. (Read 413030 times)

If we look at the lack of a goal-hungry striker like Karim Benzema, who is also known for his ability to create opportunities for others, it is true that Real Madrid has been falling behind in terms of having a reliable goal-scorer. The team will miss his innovative attacking style. On the other hand, Xavi appears to have Barcelona's players working together effectively. Oshimen, Lautaro Martinez, or Mbappe are three forwards Madrid might look at signing to bolster their offensive threat and offer some element of surprise up front. As was seen in the El Clasico, Madrid's methods were easily predicted and stopped by Barcelona due to the lack of a varied variety of attacking options on the part of Madrid.

It is possible that Antonio Griezmann is not in his best condition, and maybe he is not focused on football so that it has an impact on the condition of his game on the field, but when you see Antonio Griezmann not scoring in a friendly match, it will be normal because maybe Antonio Griezmann knows that this match is only a practice.

Antonio Griezmann's decline in form in recent years is something I don't really know the actual cause.
Griezmann was delivering sensational kind of football in his first spell at Atletico Madrid but has failed to deliver kind of football in his second spell.

I think it'll be better for him to join a Saudi Arabian club this summer if he thinks he can't continue with Atletico

It just seem like the Saudi people are trying to raid Europe, they after almost all the good players in Europe because they want to improve their league. They are using money to lure players and since ronaldo joined everyone feel it’s the best move for them. It all up to Athletico Madrid to decide if they are willing to let go of Griezemann because the Saudi people always offer plenty of money and I believe Athletico Madrid will earn more than they invested in Griezmann from the deal.

Barcelona have improved drastically since the arrival of Xavi, they even dominated La liga last season and won the title. I think they can do the same but it maybe a little bit different and more challenging this upcoming season because Real Madrid have made lots of preparations and added new players to the squad. For Barcelona to be able to win they need to add new players also but they seem to be financial problems now. They can challenge well fo the title though.

You are right. Before Griezmann joined Barcelona, he was an Atletico player. But since Griezmann can't shine in Barcelona, Barcelona loan him to Atletico. On July 1, 2023 finally signed him again from Barcelona.

In his best form, Griezmann only played with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. It is very unfortunate, he failed with Barcelona and only Atletico Madrid wants to sign him. He may be not suitable with Simeone game style, he is actually better to move to another top team. But his failure with Barcelona makes no team interested in sign him.

Moving to Saudi isn't the right option for now. He should play in a competitive league, he is still in a good form.

But he is the very same person who did so well under the same coach in his early years at Atlético Madrid until the thought of getting more money fucked up everything, and he ended up in Barcelona. He has never been the same again.

I guess he will be very happy since more money is there since his current football form is now a shadow of its past  

Even though he was one of the recruits last season for Atletico but of course we know that he is a player who can be said to be experienced for Atletico and even Atletico were victorious a few seasons ago because he became one of the great players there.
But indeed for now his performance has decreased and we have seen it especially when he was at Barcelona and his return to Atletico did not necessarily make his performance return to its original form.
Now there is an Arab club that dares to look for him.
What I know about this is that Al Nassr is trying to approach this player especially maybe this happened after Ziyech failed to join but I think with some of the players Al Nassr has brought in this could also be difficult.

It is acceptable to compare friendly games to actual games for some reasons. During friendly, some players have their one chance performance that could earn them a spot in the starting eleven for league games. It's quite acceptable for coaches to test numerous players and try out new techniques in order to determine the players' true strengths and talents prior to the actual event. You'll be hoping for a victory or at the at least a tie at the end of a game if your side is able to perform similarly to how they did in the friendly games.

The right back position has been one heck of a position that Barca haven’t find a better player at since the departure of Dani Alves. Many players like Nelson Semedo, Jerome Frimpong and its likes have all been here and gone. Since the arrival of Xavi he has entrusted that position into the hands of Kunde and Arjauo, both of which are not natural full backs but center backs so no matter how brilliant they play it still leaves holes there. So it will be a good acquisition getting a proper right back this summer.

Jao Cancelo will definitely be a good signing because not only can he play the position perfectly he also doubles as left back sometimes. Also Cancelo adaption will be easy since he is experienced and has been in a team that plays similar football with Xavi’s pattern. It is said that the money received from Dembele’s sale would be used to finance the deal. I also think they need another forward because there is already lack of proper depth there. Although Felix would be too expensive for Barca right they should look elsewhere.


Signing permanently now then means he is fresh from it then. I don’t understand how downhill Griezmann career has gone. He forced a move to Barca that we would say are playing tiki taka football that should be suitable for him but it didn’t work out and after two season forced a move back to ATM again and now the complain is still about playing pattern. I would say Griezmann needs to leave Laliga and probably look elsewhere in European football probably back to his home country France maybe he would win some trophies

A friendly match is indeed not a strong benchmark to see the true might of both teams. However, the mentality of the players will also have an effect on in friendly matches because this defeat will make them feel like they are under pressure when they meet again in the official Laliga match next season.

Indeed, from what we have watched, Barcelona impressive game has shown the public that they will be able to defend the title next season. So real madrid must be able to overcome the gap that has become a weak point in their squad depth after the series of negative results they got in friendly matches.

Griezmann is not a "fresh" signing for Atlético, it's just that he was initially on loan with an option to renew and buy. It is a pity that he did not find a better option than Atlético, where he has a conflict with Simeone and where, due to the style of play, he cannot fully reveal his talent. If he goes to Saudi Arabia, it will also be sad.

Real Madrid lacking a striker would be one of the major limitations leading to them not winning the Spanish League this season. They don't get one before the window ends and they'll see the repercussions of not having a nine.
Joselu on loan is not a player I know, he'll be well accessed when the season does kick off.

Barcelona, are organized and also has Robert Lewandoski who can score thirty goals and smore for them in a season if the right chances are created.They have good midfielder's and also a great defense. I'm so sure of Barcelona defending the Spanish League once again.
Xavi Hernandez has just to make them get a better understanding amongst themselves. They're indeed headed to the right direction.

A signature I'm excited they're achieving is that of Joao Cancelo from Manchester City. He really will fit in well perfectly as a Barcelona player.

You may be right that in the end friendly matches are more or less only used to test players' mentality and test some strategies. Ancelotti has several new players he will need to capitalize on next season following several departures from his old players. Joselu got his chance, so did Bellingham and the others.

But whatever the results of the friendly matches during pre-season, I think Ancelotti already has a good plan for next season. I believe Ancelotti is still trying to find the right solution to his striker shortage after Benzema left, but I hope Joselu can provide him with an alternative instead of relying solely on Bellingham as an attacking midfielder.

I think to blame Barcelona for scoring two of the three goals in the final minutes is not quite correct, it's football. Real Madrid also won their games in the last minutes, remember the legendary Champions League match. Even though it is a friendly match, I think it does not give much except emotions for the fans, plus the opportunity to test new players.

Of course, whether it's a friendly match or an official match, it doesn't matter for El Classico, but I think a little less importance is given to the friendly match. At least Ancelotti gave me that impression. He is currently looking for the most suitable combination for his team and so he tries a lot of tactics and players in each match. When we create the best roster rotation with these players, we can watch the real El Classico.

Right now, I also have other thoughts . Barcelona may will be the favourites club, but they in this season will also focus on the UCL events. It is possible that we will see the new La Liga champion Sir, it could be that the 2023/2024 season La Liga title on hand of Atletico Madrid. There is still a possibility right, I mean this could happen when Xavi is only focused on Europa top competition, so they maybe inconsistent collect many points in La Liga.

Of course it was a friendly game, but basically a game taken seriously. We don't just accept defeat against Barcelona without putting up a good fight, but Real Madrid were really unlucky in that match. Therefore, Ancelotti may need to find a good solution for next season so as not to be beaten by Barcelona again in La Liga matches or other competitions. Barcelona has changed because of Xavi even though they will never win over Real Madrid forever.

La Liga is certainly different from friendly matches, but if you believe in the prestige of the two teams in the match, then really it is like an official match to win 3 points for each team. El Clasico is different from other matches regardless of whether it is a friendly match or an official match.

Griezmann is still a fresh signing for Atletico Madrid and the only way he can leave if one of the saudi teams offers a lot of money. They already wasted a lot so this can still happen. Griezmann isnt that young anymore so this option still isnt off the table. Transfer window in saudi arabia is longer then europe for 3 weeks so still things can happen.

Griezmann has been newly signed by Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal. But interestingly there are still rumours like he can join one of Saudi Arabia teams this summer. Considering that he has signed a three-year contract with Atletico Madrid he shouldn't be leaving now already. I think he would stay for one more season at least and then maybe he would decide to earn much more money by joining a Saudi Arabia team. Atletico Madrid really need him now considering his last season effort.

While there is a chance of at least one of Felix and Morata to leave this summer Atletico Madrid should keep Griezmann to keep their scoring skills high.

Xavi's main focus if Dembele goes to PSG is that he wants to sign a good right-back. Some of the money from the sale of Dembele will go towards fulfilling that wish, so I don't think Xavi would be considering Felix so soon.

So far, news has spread that Barcelona is considering recruiting João Cancelo, who in the end was not made permanent by Bayern Munich. João Cancelo is one Xavi might have in mind as a defender, so it's certainly going to be well worth the effort. If Cancelo really joins Barcelona, ​​then clearly Barcelona seems ready enough to perform well in the Champions League next season.