Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

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Barcelona currently lead 4-3. However, the weaknesses of Barcelona's defense are well understood in this match. Xavi definitely needs to work more on Barcelona's defence.

The first half ended 2-2. Villarreal took a 3-2 lead early in the second half thanks to Alex Baena's goal. Villarreal are playing well enough. However, in the 68th minute, Barcelona managed to equalize the match with Torres' goal. And just three minutes later, Lewandowski scored another goal to give Barcelona the lead. I was waiting to see Lewandowski's goal. This is Lewandowski's first goal of the season. Barcelona's overall gameplay is very good today. But their defense is a bit weak this season too. Defense needs to be strengthened.

Full time Villarreal vs Barcelona 3 - 4

I admit that Barcelona's defense in this match was really unsatisfactory, but the performance of their attackers and midfielders was good enough that it helped them win the match. Gavi, De Jong, Ferran and Lewandowski scored one goal each, but of course I didn't really expect Barcelona to concede 3 goals. Xavi needs to make strategic changes in the next match so that his team can play better in defense. Lamine Yamal, who appeared slick, managed to become MVP in this match, of course he became a new gem in the Barcelona squad.
In the end these are the 3 points that really made Barcelona work hard. But overall I think Barcelona did pretty well in the build up despite some of their finishing not being great.

Every player in Barcelona's attack and midfield performed well in this match. They played well. Otherwise four goals against Villarreal would not have been possible. In particular I want to talk about Torres. Excellent performance by this young Barcelona striker.Pedri missed the match due to injury. Barcelona might have been able to perform better if Pedri was with the squad. Barcelona's overall performance was very good so they won. However, Barcelona's defense needs to be strengthened. Barcelona's match strategy is quite good. This team has the potential to do well in the Champions League as well if the performance of the team's players is consistent.

I agree with your opinion. The players in the attack and midfield really showed their best abilities, this was reflected in the four goals scored against Villarreal. Indeed, Torres and Lewandowski really stole the show with their extraordinary performances as Barcelona attackers. Pedri's absence due to injury naturally leaves a gap in the squad. However, you are right in saying that if he had played, Barcelona could have done even better. The team's success in this match also shows a very good potential for victory. It's true that Xavi has to improve Barcelona's back line and defense so he can hold and read the opponent's movements, because Barcelona's back line is very fragile. The strategic approach to the game seems to be working, and if the consistency of the player's performance can be maintained, then Barcelona's chances of doing well in a competition like the Champions League are certainly very likely to occur.