03/09/2026
Of all the major leagues, it feels like LALIGA will have everyone’s attention this season. The clash between Real Madrid C.F. and FC Barcelona is one everyone is already waiting for. Both clubs have strengthened significantly, and there won’t be much room for caution — **every point will matter.**
It’s difficult to predict how the season will unfold. Injuries, form, the schedule and unexpected situations can all change the course of a title race. Still, **Barcelona look slightly stronger to me this season.**
Flick’s philosophy and playing system are already well established, while the squad has now been reinforced with exceptional quality. Lewandowski will be missed, but Barcelona have so many attacking options, creativity and variety that they should be able to cover that absence — and perhaps even become an even more dangerous team.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, remain a **less creative side**, but they are physically extremely strong and tactically very dangerous — qualities that should suit Jose Mourinho . I expect a strong defensive structure from which their attacking opportunities will come. They can play quickly, press high and should compete much harder than we have seen from them in some of the previous seasons.
**There is no clear favourite.** But the combination of Barcelona’s quality, Flick’s philosophy and an already established system makes them, for me, **slightly stronger than Real Madrid this season.**
We’ll see... ALL EYES ON LA LIGA 🇪🇸 👀
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