Topic: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2020/21 - page 633. (Read 539510 times)

I think Ancelotti made us curious about the answers he gave in the podcast. But if my assumption is that Mbappe will play as a center forward or flanked by Vini and Rodrygo then we will see a new trio in Real Madrid's front line. I think the players must be ready for a new position if that is what Ancelotti does this season. Indeed, Ancelotti is very clever in formulating strategies by placing players who have no difficulty carrying out their duties.

There is nothing that can be said other than Ancelotti's great success in assembling a team for the long term because for now almost all the players are young and the transitions they have made have shown quite satisfactory results. We will see Mbappe, Vini, Rodrygo and Bellingham bring many trophies for Real Madrid this season or in the next season.

The presence of Kylian Mbappe in the Real Madrid team I believe will make the manager to change from the playing formation he used last season so he can accommodate the France striker in his regular starting XI. Real Madrid last season mostly played four midfielders while playing a front two of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo as Bellingham was allowed to play in the false 9 position but with the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, I expect Real Madrid to go back to a front three attackers and three midfielders.
Carlo Ancelotti have proven over the years with his incredible success in football that he has all it takes to manage any team regardless of how talented it appears to be so I believe he already knows what to do with the Real Madrid team

We just need to wait for how Madrid's formation will be next season because after all Madrid is always identical to 3 strikers even though last season there was a difference where Ancelotti was more interested in playing only 2 strikers as an option because indeed last season Ancelotti was more inclined to play Jude in the second striker position.

But looking at the current conditions, I think Ancelotti will return to the formation that Madrid has always done where 4-3-3 is always an option.
The scheme is that 3 players in defense can be placed anyone although I prefer to see Jude, Tchouameni and Valverde as starters and Camavinga, Modric and Arda as coatings there.  The 3 strikers up front would be Vini, Mbappe and Rodrygo with Brahmi and Endric as options.

This is still the most likely situation especially with the nature of Tchouameni and Camavinga who are flexible enough that Ancelotti will not feel bothered to maximize the midfield and defense so that the focus on attack with 3 strikers is still very possible to happen.

I remember Anceloti been Interviewed on Obi Michael, ex Chelsea midfielder podcast and when he asked Anceloti where he will be playing Mbape and he responded forward but didn't indicate which particular position in the forward and he made examples of how Vinicious, Rodrigo, and Bellingham  are Versatile players which he used on any place that he want and they perform excellently. I think that's what he is going to be doing with Mbape coming matches.

I too believe on Anceloti and he is not the kind of person that do too much, if it's not going to favour him, he will know from onset, Mbape is a big project for Real Madrid and he is going to deliver until 2026 which I think he might want to retire possibly. I'm not sure if he is ever going to work elsewhere after Real Madrid.

Correctly Said. He lacks a proper defensive midfielder. Infact, since Sergio Busquet left Barcelona, they haven't been able to bring in a perfect replacement for him, Frankie De Jong is a brilliant player but he's not a defensive midfielder and at the same time, he has always been Injured countless times.

The defense is also something to worry about. I feel like what they have currently has to be only Kounde a, Curbasi and Balde, the rest are simply bench warmers. I'd love to see them finalizing the deals for Daniel Olmo and Nico Williams. I never knew Daniel Olmo was a La Ma Sia product until today.
I do not think hebhasba decent squad, they're just surviving. Honestly, they really need to to do better than they're doing. I feel like Real Madrid has a good attacking side, a good defense but not a good midfied, I believe they can do well with this information..

If I may assume, I don't think Gundogan will be released by Barcelona. Moreover, apart from his low transfer value, this player is the player with the most consistent performance last season, and is quite familiar with Hansi Flick, Barcelona's new manager. There are other names who have worked with Hansi Flick, namely Lewandowski and Ter Stegen. For me personally, although I have not seen Flick's performance over Barcelona, ​​but with the experience and records he has, Barcelona has good hopes under his guidance. Flick might give a different touch to Barcelona, ​​I mean he has different characteristics from Xavi who previously handled Barca. Flick is also a coach who carries attacking football, he has many tactics and strategies that he can apply to Barcelona.

We agree that Barcelona is a club that provides a strong attraction for players to join, even though Barcelona is not as successful as before. Plus the financial problems they are currently experiencing are often a hot topic among football lovers. In addition, we agree, if Nico Williams joins Barcelona, ​​at least it will provide a good breakthrough in this transfer window. unfortunately, the financial problems they face are still a major obstacle. although, Fabrizio Romano had reported regarding Laporta's statement in the past week. I am just waiting for every further development, while also giving support as a Barcelona supporter.

I was waiting Mbappe debut for Real Madrid on pre season tour but still not confirmed Mbappe will including to Real Madrid squad for pre season matches or not because after defend France in Euro Cup currently Mbappe still on vacation and some of source has been mentioned that Mbappe probably will not make his debut match on pre season tour because just like i said above Mbappe still on vacation

Just like other people i personally too very curious what strategy will be used by Ancelotti for next season after Mbappe arrived because his natural position is left winger even Mbappe has been confirmed that if he have to choose then Mbappe is more likely want to played as left winger than striker but in Real Madrid we all know they have Vinicius who very often to played as the winger so this make some of speculation about Vinicius position

Some people has been predict probably Vinicius will placed into the bench because for the winger Ancelotti is more likely to playing Mbappe than him but recently Ancelotti has just make a statement that for next season he will make Mbappe as Real Madrid centre striker and Vinicius will still played as left winger so with this formation whether it Vinicius and Mbappe still possibly to playing together

After pre season tour Real Madrid will playing at Europa Super Cup against Atalanta on August 15 and i expect Mbappe will be played in this match because this is good chances for Mbappe to gets his first trophy with Real Madrid and about this match i am sure Real Madrid will be able to overcomes Atalanta and gets their first trophy for season 2024/2025

Kylian Mbappe is key transfer and Florentino Pérez have accomplish his ultimate goal when it deals with the transfer market. We can fully watch Real Madrid to become an elite team. Carlo Ancelotti have the perfect squad to win matches and also seeing them lifting major titles next season. It's all just about time because it's definitely going to be really a long way for Real Madrid. They've made significant signings and they're probably on the smooth path of accomplishing greatness.

I think one of the most underrated flex of having Mbappe in this Madrid team is the fact that you don't have to worry about what they'll do when Vinicius is not available. Vinicius is the only reliable LW they have in the team, and he creates the most chances, so when he got injured last season, they were winning games, but they struggled a bit.
With Mbappe now in the team, he can easily switch to the LW if Vini is not available and they'll have Bellingham play the false 9. When Vini is available, Mbappe will play as a striker and Bellingham can play behind the striker.

Madrid's attack is not a problem and for a manager like Ancellotti, I have no doubt he's going to utilize them properly. My doubt is in the midfield. I don't believe any of the midfielders are creative enough, except Modric who is old and doesn't have that much energy. Camavinga, Valverde and Bellingham are strong midfielders that can run for 120 minutes, but they're not as technical as Kroos with the ball. If they meet a very good midfield, they might crumble.

It is still not easy for Barcelona to get Nico Williams because after all, Barcelona will have competition from other elite teams to get Nico Williams. Therefore, I believe there is still no certainty whether Nico Williams will choose or accept Barcelona's offer or not. Even though it is true that Barcelona's finances have at least improved, but it is still not easy to bring in a player with great potential, especially as other teams who are also interested in bringing in Nico Williams include PSG.

Also, when it about to competing with Real Madrid I think it will still be difficult because after all, as far as I know Mbappe really has the ability to be able to provide good results for the team. Even though Mbappe is still young, but in reality Mbappe has always managed to make a big contribution to PSG and also the French national team. Therefore, Real Madrid will clearly be a more frightening team next season because Mbappe can change or control matches very well to get good results too, of course.

Barcelona's financial situation is a major obstacle for them to bring players like Nico Williams into the squad. In addition, Athletic Club is reluctant to sell unless there is a good offer. And which, the one who made a decent offer came from PSG to compete for Niko Williams, So that Barcelona's chances of getting Nico are decreasing. Moreover, PSG, being financially strong, can easily provide better wages and terms for Nico Williams. This makes it necessary for Barcelona to work harder if they are really interested in signing him.

And more than ever, Barcelona has to think about what a huge transfer like this would do to them in terms of long-term finances.

On the other hand, Real Madrid with the trident Bellingham, Mbappe and Vini they would have the great potential to dominate. The current squad of Real Madrid has a healthy mix of young talent as well as experience and this is what makes them strong contenders for both La Liga and the Champions League. If Real Madrid can keep their key players fit and in-form, then their domination can become a reality.

I think Barcelona's biggest problem is money, for me it will always be that, I say that a team like Barcelona always has many ways to solve, but they want to have the best and for no money? Leipzig are not stupid, they know what that player is worth, they could not Accept payments in installments, they want and need the full money and that is if they decide to sell him , which seems crazy to me, because in Leipzig's case I would not let him go, because he is a very Valuable player, he is one of those players that at any moment can solve a match.

Despite the fact that now Barcelona is experiencing financial difficulties it is still a strong brand and it is still prestigious to play for Barcelona, although not as prestigious as it was 7-10 years ago, but still Barcelona was able to win La Liga 2 years ago and last season finished second and will play in the Champions League. The squad itself is not bad, but it lacks a good coach and I do not think that Flick is the right candidate for the club, rather he was hired just because there was not enough money for other famous coaches.
If Barcelona manage to sell Gundogan and buy Williams and Olmo with the proceeds from this deal, it will be a good breakthrough for the club in terms of transfers.

Real Madrid already have Bellingham, Mbappe and Vini. They are the best trident in La Liga right now. I think it looks like Real Madrid will dominate La Liga and the Champions League again next season. And for Barcelona the trident you mentioned will only happen if Nico has joined Barcelona. So far I think Athletic Club has no intention of selling Nico Williams unless there is a decent offer. Barcelona is in a financial crisis. So I think there is a possibility that Nico Williams will not join Barcelona.

Joan Laporta does not able to provide the money that any coaches would have needed. So honestly Barcelona cannot say that the fault is all of the coach. Xavi did a good job with The Catalan giants. In such a bad financial situation, he was still able to win the La Liga title with The Catalan giants. And after he had only one bad season, somehow Barcelona is just so disappointed at him that they fired him. That is just unbelievable. Yes the management did give him some money. But compared to what the other clubs are spending at these day and age, that was almost nothing. So when Barcelona authority cannot spend the money that the coaches want, maybe they should not put all the blame on the coach as well.

The new coach will take time to actually bring consistent results in my opinion. Now Hansi Flick does have a decent squad, but he is lacking depth in the squad.

There are many schemes that Ancelotti can choose in integrating Mbappe in the front line, indeed many hope that Ancelotti will choose a three-forward scheme, namely Vinicius-Mbappe-Rodrygo. In essence, with the players that Madrid currently has, Ancelotti can actually be more flexible in determining his main squad, of course by adjusting to the opponents they will face. Players like Mbappe who have above average individual skills can easily adapt to any scheme, so that the adaptation period can also run faster.

Thus, there is no doubt whatsoever about Madrid front line next season, we just have to wait and see how they act, whether Madrid goal productivity will increase significantly from last season. We know that almost all Madrid players can score goals, and maybe Ancelotti will give Bellingham a new role. I think, whatever formation Ancelotti will set next season, Mbappe is always the main priority in the front line. Overall, Ancelotti main challenge is actually to make all his players get fair playing minutes according to the performance they show.

So, Barcelona getting Nico Williams? Its good. I wont deny the child's talent. Yamal, Lewandowski, Williams up top? Sounds exciting. Barcelona has always been about flash. They yearn for the headlines, the names of stars. But concerning the rest of the team, what? You cant win trophies with just a fancy attack. See Real Madrid, the top team on the planet. We possess harmony. Sure, we have stars; but, we also have a strong defence and a midfield that rules the game.

Barcelona, almost broke, is flinging money about. That is not wise. Its flashy, sure, but it doesnt guarantee wins. Real Madrid develops for the long run. We do not overspend and we support emerging talent.

So, yes, Nico Williams may provide La Liga some thrills. Im still putting my money on Real Madrid.

The LLN trio may be able to compete with Madrid VMB trio, but instead of pursuing the ambition to compete with Madrid, it would certainly be better for Barcelona to further focus stabilize or improve their financial problems first, although previously Barcelona president Laporta has said  they have sufficient funds to buy Nico Williams now but they have to think ahead about how much salary and bonuses they have to pay to Nico Williams in the future, I hope Barcelona can buy some star players now but that doesn't mean they have to destroy their finances again in future, for to get Nico Williams, Barcelona has to spend almost 50 million euros, which is his current release clause, apart from that, Nico Williams is the player who has the second biggest salary in Bilbao, so I think Barcelona also has to offer him a bigger salary than what he currently gets in Bilbao if he moves to Barcelona and won't that just burden their finances later, whereas currently Barcelona is burdened with the large number of their players who have very high salaries.

I agree with you klidez is thinking that if Williams come Barcelona attack force will be strong which I see it as a normal attack because if Yamal is macked and Williams, nothing will come out from their attack. Apart from Lewandowski that is weak, the other too are still young to have the experience which Real Madrid attackers have, or is any of them as good as Mbappe.

Real Madrid attackers are dead squad and they are use to scoring goals. Yamal does not score goals frequently but his contributions are always noticed. Lewa is old and gat no force or speed anymore or didn't he watch last season matches, while Real Madrid attackers are young and well experienced with speed, force and sharp.

This even sounds like a self-defeating offer because Barcelona seem to have lost their way given their poor financial condition which makes them unable to do much to find players so that even unreasonable terms like this they can do in the end.
They must be prepared with all conditions because not only for Dani Olmo and Leipzig but for other players it seems Barcelona will not be able to make offers like this because after all it is very difficult to say when they really need players but they put forward conditions as if they are the most desired club for the players Barcelona wants to buy.

Their financial situation has been very difficult in recent seasons and this could have been overcome in recent seasons when they made the right choices by selling some great players for profit and trying to do important things such as taking care of financial problems rather than renovating the Camp Nou stadium. But the way they have handled the problem, which I think is too trivial, has only made Barcelona worse over time.