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

Moreover, Barcelona's performance this season has been less stable compared to Atletico, but now everything has changed and the additional 3 points have put Barcelona in second place in the standings. I think Atletico must know that all teams are the same and must try to win and not just focus too much on their local rivals like Real Madrid. The additional 3 points are important to maintain stability and also create a safe position in top competition. Wink

I thought Atletico Madrid could make things difficult for Barcelona, but I was wrong. In fact I think like you, because they concede the ball too easily and it looks weak like in your picture. It seems Madrid have to learn a lot from Barcelona so they can make Atletico like a docile cat. It seems that Jao Felix became Barcelona's differentiating actor, with his anger he worked hard to make Simeone feel guilty about letting go.

Barcelona's play really impressed me; Athletico Madrid also had excellent chances, but their finishing were bad. I first assumed that Athletico Madrid would make the match difficult for Barcelona, but I was quite disappointed by their performance, especially their defensemen.

I think Barcelona's playing has really improved. Many fans blamed Xavi for not having a coaching strategy, but he is one of my top three favourite coaches this season because it is not easy to manage a team that does not have funds, and he is doing his best because he is currently second in the La Liga table and he still managed the team to the Champions League quarterfinals, which I'm hoping to see Barcelona in the Champions League final.

I thought Athletico Madrid would be difficult for Barcelona to win against in the league, but Barcelona surprised me with an easy win against Athletico Madrid at home. Barcelona's performance has improved lately, and it has helped them get some good results. Barcelona is now in second place in the La Liga table.

That defeat by Barcelona have a negative impact on Atletico Madrid, because they need to fight back their way to the top four, so that they can be in the Champions League next season, otherwise they will have to go for Europa cup.

I agree with you. Atletico Madrid players will lose confidence after this defeat. Because this season we have seen that Atlético Madrid is very strong in home matches. Atlético Madrid players were able to dominate every home match. Atletico Madrid failed to dominate the only match against Barcelona and the team lost 3-0 in the match. Atletico's players are performing very badly in this match. And if Atlético's players lose confidence, it will be very difficult for Atlético Madrid to win the upcoming matches as well.

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Barcelona was able to show that they are superior over Atletico, no matter where the match is played. This was why it was very easy for them to win the match with 3 goals on a clean sheet. Only if Bilbao and Girona drop points, that is when there can be hope for Atletico to finish on top four.

Atlético Madrid is now fifth in the points table. Moving to fourth place in the table is not an easy task for them. However, if Atletico Madrid can win the next few matches, then Atletico Madrid will probably be in the top four of the table. Atletico Madrid need full points against Girona and Athletic Club in the upcoming matches. Then Atletico Madrid can come in the top four of the table.