Well, Pedri believes that they can win the match, especially when they're playing a home game against one of their biggest rivals this season[1]. Losing Yamal is terrible but he believes they can cope with that. I think that's the mentality that they need to have. If they can get a good result here the mood can swing easily and they can get back on track again. Similar to how Liverpool vs City happened, though that ended terribly for City. Barca needs to play much better here, especially at the front. If they can't improve their finishing they need to create as many chances as they can to win the game.
[1] https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2024/12/20/24325288/we-want-this-christmas-present-pedri-eager-to-give-barcelona-fans-joy-with-atletico-win
Topic: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2020/21 - page 213. (Read 554838 times)
The situation that Barcelona is experiencing is very unfavorable, they should have been able to perform much better than last season, but this situation occurred while struggling to maintain the top of the standings. Facing Atletico is one of the toughest challenges this season because Simeone's team is on a positive trend, Atletico will try to get full points to reach the top of the standings, especially since Barcelona has only managed to win 1x in the last 6 matches in La Liga. This result will certainly increase the motivation of Atletico players to add to Barcelona's bad record.
Every team will continue to take advantage of any situation in order to win, especially after winning a match they can go straight to the top of the standings and that will certainly increase the enthusiasm and motivation of the players themselves. I also believe that Atletico Madrid players will try to play better in the match against Barcelona because Atletico Madrid already knows that they are already in the title candidates for this season so Atletico Madrid will not ignore this opportunity. In addition, Atletico Madrid also wants to create a gap in points with Real Madrid because after all, Real Madrid is still a team that must be watched out for by every rival, including Atletico Madrid, which is currently only one point away in the La Liga standings. 
Now, about Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid, here they are.
Will this history repeat again?
https://x.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1869664490431865170
Will this history repeat again?
https://x.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1869664490431865170
I'm no longer rooting for Real Madrid to win this league title anymore, I want to see Atletico Madrid doing that, they have been consistent with the img above but they need to do so against a big side in La Liga to seize the chances they have by grabbing this opportunity to beat Barcelona by the balls now. I don't see a draw if you ask me, what I see is Atletico Madrid winning. Barcelona do not have the squad depth to win the league, but crystal clear they have a sound manager.
Now, about Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid, here they are.
Will this history repeat again?
https://x.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1869664490431865170
Yes maybe, but I have enough pessimistic that Barcelona can easy to handle the match because their performance is not enough to hold the position standing. Yamal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Marc Bernal got injured, barcelona in lame condition while Atletico in on fire win 11 match on the row. That possible draws can occur happen, but we must see 1st the squad as starter, barcelona has plenty of substitutes for lame position, that possibille the hole being resolved when Ferran Torres or Fermin Lopez may play well, And, definitely if draw happen, Real Madrid will increase the standing position.Will this history repeat again?
https://x.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1869664490431865170
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Yes maybe, but I have enough pessimistic that Barcelona can easy to handle the match because their performance is not enough to hold the position standing. Yamal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Marc Bernal got injured, barcelona in lame condition while Atletico in on fire win 11 match on the row. That possible draws can occur happen, but we must see 1st the squad as starter, barcelona has plenty of substitutes for lame position, that possibille the hole being resolved when Ferran Torres or Fermin Lopez may play well, And, definitely if draw happen, Real Madrid will increase the standing position.Agree with you that there will be difficulties for Barcelona to win and some people are also quite pessimistic about their success later, it seems that this week we will see movement in the standings for the top position, it will be very possible for Barcelona to be shifted if they are not careful and try to get win.
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Not sure where to discuss this, but since Real Madrid is playing in La Liga, so I will post it here.
So, there's a worthless cup where Real Madrid will meet Pachuca, this is a final match, so who win in this match will get the worthless trophy.
Pachuca is just a Mexican mediocre team, is there anyone bet Pachuca to win?
This is a straight win for Real Madrid, for sure, even they play with second lineup.
Who is the dumbest person betting on Pachuca to win the game?
Although Pachuca is a feeder club in their league, i can't underestimate them. Statistically, Real Madrid is like a giant for them. Obviously, the trophy is on Madrid's side.
As for the line up, hopefully they played with the second squad to avoid the injury. However, prefer to see them come with their academy squad. This is because their second squad is still needed as a replacement for the main squad.
Very few people will bet on Pachuca, most people will bet on Real Madrid. But no team should be underestimated, small teams often lose to giant teams. Anyway, today we expect Real Madrid to win this match and I believe that Real Madrid will come out strong against Pachuca. So in today's match, betting on a is the smartest thing to do, and it is better to choose Real Madrid to win, according to today's lineup, Real Madrid will definitely not underestimate Pachuca but will attack them strongly. Since Real Madrid's line-up shows that they have strengthened their squad to win the trophy.
Most probably yes. Only a few person bet on it, and this must be Pachuca's fans who can afford to lose their money.
I were thinking majority of us still put our money on RM, and won it. We're all wanna make some money from that game, and it worked accordingly. I could not imagine how disappointed Pachuca fans who put their money as a proof for their loyality to the club. I'm sure even Pachuca fans bet on Madrid instead of their fav club.
It's ended with 3-0, and easy game for Madrid. I have no comments about Madrid's performance. They fought against a mediocre team who can did nothing against them.
Pachuca was too easy for Madrid.
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Yes maybe, but I have enough pessimistic that Barcelona can easy to handle the match because their performance is not enough to hold the position standing. Yamal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Marc Bernal got injured, barcelona in lame condition while Atletico in on fire win 11 match on the row. That possible draws can occur happen, but we must see 1st the squad as starter, barcelona has plenty of substitutes for lame position, that possibille the hole being resolved when Ferran Torres or Fermin Lopez may play well, And, definitely if draw happen, Real Madrid will increase the standing position.
Now, about Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid, here they are.
Will this history repeat again?
https://x.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1869664490431865170
Will this history repeat again?
https://x.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1869664490431865170
I'm no longer rooting for Real Madrid to win this league title anymore, I want to see Atletico Madrid doing that, they have been consistent with the img above but they need to do so against a big side in La Liga to seize the chances they have by grabbing this opportunity to beat Barcelona by the balls now. I don't see a draw if you ask me, what I see is Atletico Madrid winning. Barcelona do not have the squad depth to win the league, but crystal clear they have a sound manager.
Barcelona are currently holding the lead, but Atletico and Real could potentially overtake them because these teams have played one game less than Barcelona. And if Atletico can beat Barcelona in this match, they could be in a very good position. And if there is a draw, Real could take advantage of this, and ultimately I think Real could have a better end to this season, because Ancelotti is spreading the season in such a way that his team gets into optimal shape towards the end of the season.
Frankly, I didn't expect that Barcelona would experience a decline phase like it is now because they started the season very convincingly and moreover they won big against Real Madrid. It's like it's lost somewhere, now they no longer have any effectiveness, so even though they can dominate in a match, it is difficult for them to win because they cannot score goals. It will be a tough fight against Atletico Madrid, especially since they will be playing without Lamine Yamal. The only advantage is that they will be playing at home.
Now, about Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid, here they are.
Will this history repeat again?
https://x.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1869664490431865170
Yes maybe, but I have enough pessimistic that Barcelona can easy to handle the match because their performance is not enough to hold the position standing. Yamal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Marc Bernal got injured, barcelona in lame condition while Atletico in on fire win 11 match on the row. That possible draws can occur happen, but we must see 1st the squad as starter, barcelona has plenty of substitutes for lame position, that possibille the hole being resolved when Ferran Torres or Fermin Lopez may play well, And, definitely if draw happen, Real Madrid will increase the standing position.Will this history repeat again?
https://x.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1869664490431865170
For sure, because the game between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid is not a sure game that one of them will be able to win the game, because both of their performances are almost the same, so they might end the game in a draw, which will be a nice opportunity for Real Madrid because they have more opportunity to win the game than they do, and that will automatically be the top in the table, and I know if they have that opportunity, it will be hard for them to drop down against because there are after the trophy, and they will get it due to the way they are playing, moreover, now they are stable.
Diego Simeone is no newbie and he's definitely putting everything in the title race this time, the exact same point with Barcelona and have an incredible squad. Can we say the same for Barcelona? Oh yes, they've been the better team this year in La Liga although recently, there have been some presence of setbacks that made them close points with rivals, speaking of rivals, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid steps in the picture. This season would be fun, watching the fierce performance of these teams, Hansi Flick would wake up from his slumber because the league title he cherished and safeguard is slightly moving away from his region. The bigger test for Barcelona will be when they face Atlético Madrid at home and we know what to expects. Running a glance at previous meetings, Barcelona have gained ground and won major trophies with the new style of the game. 
Barcelona hired Ibrahim Diarra the African player. Ibrahim Diarra is a young player and he is just 18 years old but his good performance has made some teams to think about hiring this African player.
Since Barcelona paying more attention to the younger players, they hired this player.
He had a perfect performance while playing for his national team, Mali. Ibrahim Diarra signed a three-year contract and he is going to play for Barcelona B.
Since Barcelona paying more attention to the younger players, they hired this player.
He had a perfect performance while playing for his national team, Mali. Ibrahim Diarra signed a three-year contract and he is going to play for Barcelona B.
It's not surprising that Barcelona has the many great players that we see on an ongoing basis, that's because they have great players for every generation. This time they (Barcelona) recruited Ibrahim Diarra who performed very well in the Mali age group national team, even though he did not come from a big club, Barcelona were still confident in recruiting him. I think we will see Ibrahim Diarra playing in La Liga in the next 1 or 2 seasons. Because it's still too early for him to be able to play in La Liga at this time.
Real Madrid vs Sevilla[/b]
I believe that Real Madrid will definitely not miss this opportunity to occupy the top position here. Rather, Real Madrid will play endlessly to win this match against Sevilla and will come out strong. Now, about Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid, here they are.
Will this history repeat again?
https://x.com/BarcaUniversal/status/1869664490431865170
Barcelona lost so many games in a short time, didn't they? They have 4 loss now but still lead the standings. However they had a much bigger potential though. I couldn't even believe my eyes in some games such as the Leganes one. 
They actually have only 1 win in their last 5 league games as well. Maybe there have been some concentration problems recently, I don't know. But they have a really big game ahead against Atletico Madrid home.
No matter what I believe such games are completely different. Even if one team doesn't have a good form until then, they can perform much better in that game. I think this will exactly be like that and they will beat Atletico Madrid.
They actually have only 1 win in their last 5 league games as well. Maybe there have been some concentration problems recently, I don't know. But they have a really big game ahead against Atletico Madrid home.
No matter what I believe such games are completely different. Even if one team doesn't have a good form until then, they can perform much better in that game. I think this will exactly be like that and they will beat Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona began to lose balance and lost many points, which made their position at the top of the standings threatened by their closest competitors. The next match against Atletico Madrid is certainly not easy, even though Barcelona acts as the host, Hansi Flick and the players must work hard to secure full points. Losing points will make Barcelona position displaced by Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
Barcelona must forget their last defeat, and try to create a turning point in performance. Atletico Madrid is actually in their best form, they could make Barcelona suffer another bitter defeat. Statistically, Diego Simeone team is currently performing more consistently, where in the last five matches they have managed to secure full points.
Barcelona hired Ibrahim Diarra the African player. Ibrahim Diarra is a young player and he is just 18 years old but his good performance has made some teams to think about hiring this African player.
Since Barcelona paying more attention to the younger players, they hired this player.
He had a perfect performance while playing for his national team, Mali. Ibrahim Diarra signed a three-year contract and he is going to play for Barcelona B.
Since Barcelona paying more attention to the younger players, they hired this player.
He had a perfect performance while playing for his national team, Mali. Ibrahim Diarra signed a three-year contract and he is going to play for Barcelona B.
This is one of the moves that is very much Barcelona like. They have one of the best football academies in the world and if one club understands where to find the best talents, to scout them or to raise them themselves, it is of course Barcelona. This transfer comes as no surprise as Barcelona is addicted now after the have introduced someone like Yamal. No jokes here as it is unreal that this guy was in the top 11 of the FIFA world football team or so? This guy is a talent has been on their radar for no surprise.
Actually I lack words to explain what could have gone wrong with Barcelona recently, they were doing well at the beginning of the season but right now it is even hard to predict the outcome of a match that involves Barcelona even the match is being played at the camp nou, I think something is missing in the team and the coach should figure it out as soon as possible before they lose their place to Athletico Madrid who are just a few points away to overtaking them on the table.
The difference in team quality and style of play between the two allows one of them to win and here Barcelona looks superior to Atletico Madrid. I don't support Barcelona winning, but when I review Barcelona's performance against Atletico Madrid, Barcelona tends to win.
Of course, if the match ends in a draw or Barcelona loses, then Real Madrid will benefit. Real Madrid's points tally will increase and they will create a points gap with their rivals, but Real Madrid themselves also need to win their matches.
Barcelona are not like the club that was performing great early this season anymore, and I can't say that they can be the favorite of winning their game against Athletico Madrid this weekend because Athletico Madrid are currently in great form and they are in second place in the league, so they won't like to go down from the position, the game will be very tough, and any club can probably achieve the three points, Flick is not doing well, and I think the club that are in laliga as started understood Flick pattern because I see the offside line is not working well like before the strikers as know how to position there self in the pitch, let see how the game will end against Athletico Madrid that will be a tough game to watch in laliga league this weekends.
Fiorentina unfortunately has failed to extended their winning streak in Serie A because last week they had just lost from Bologna with narrow score 1-0 i think this is surprising result considering at that time Fiorentina status as the favourite but indeed it is not easy to beat Bologna at their home because for Serie A matches Bologna is still unbeated but Fiorentina position still not change because they still can occupy 4th place
Before Christmas Fiorentina will playing against Udinese i think this is good chances for them to return to the winning ways moreover this is their home match and i think Fiorentina don't want to lost at the front of their fans and i haven't checked the odds for them but i assume Fiorentina status is the favourite too and i am confident Fiorentina can beat Udinese and collect 3 points from this match
Before Christmas Fiorentina will playing against Udinese i think this is good chances for them to return to the winning ways moreover this is their home match and i think Fiorentina don't want to lost at the front of their fans and i haven't checked the odds for them but i assume Fiorentina status is the favourite too and i am confident Fiorentina can beat Udinese and collect 3 points from this match
Pachuca is not the kind of team that we should expect to have won Madrid in that game, even if Madrid were to play with their reserves they would still win that game and it was of of their chances o having a trophy this season so messing it was something they were never going to do, anyways congratulations to Madrid for their first trophy for this season hopefully they win another one before the end of the season.
In La Liga Real Madrid still have many opportunities to be in first place because now the points competition between Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and also Real Madrid is still quite close so the opportunity is still wide open for the three teams. So if Real Madrid can play better in the upcoming matches, of course that opportunity can be realized as an opportunity to win another trophy this season. In addition, in the Cope Del Rey there are still many opportunities that can be achieved by Real Madrid if their players have become fit and are in really fit condition. Because the obstacle for Real Madrid to improve their performance is the injury to the main players which is very disturbing for Real Madrid.For sure, because the game between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid is not a sure game that one of them will be able to win the game, because both of their performances are almost the same, so they might end the game in a draw, which will be a nice opportunity for Real Madrid because they have more opportunity to win the game than they do, and that will automatically be the top in the table, and I know if they have that opportunity, it will be hard for them to drop down against because there are after the trophy, and they will get it due to the way they are playing, moreover, now they are stable.
Barcelona have become a bit unstable lately and it threatens to lose the first place in the table, and it does not matter now or not, because Real have a match in reserve, which will be only at the end of the season, but Atletico plays more than stable, they have only one defeat for the season, but more draws than Barcelona. But even so I think Barcelona still have a better chance than Atletico to win the game.
Real Madrid already ended up getting to cups this season, first was the super cup against Atalanta, which wasn't really a shock to anyone since we all assumed that would be won, but at the same time we are talking about something even more, which is the fact that we saw Real Madrid got even bigger and they could recover from this and put the league under their leadership as well, and could do great. When they are getting this many cups, that feels like it's a big deal and should be considered a big deal, so it is not really that complicated at all.
When Madrid is in final or trophy mode when winning a match, this is not too strange so that indeed in this season alone even though their performance is in an impossible condition they still managed to present several trophies before the more prestigious trophies they get because even though there are several trophies in hand this will not be a satisfaction because the goal is still in the Champions League and La Liga competitions of course.But with this of course they get a new fighting spirit where they will continue to develop their performance in order to continue to get other trophies in several competitions that they are currently participating in.
Apart from Madrid, Ancelotti is also now one of the coaches who is said to be phenomenal because with his achievements in this intercontinental trophy Ancelotti has managed to break a new record in Madrid's coaching because during his career this is the 15th trophy that Ancelotti gave to Madrid.
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