La Liga is now extra aggressive than it has been lately, and it’s clear that Barcelona and Actual Madrid have younger cores that may compete neck to neck for not less than the following decade.
The Catalans, because the defending champions, are among the finest groups on the planet whereas Actual Madrid are actually again to having a frightening squad after making signings in the summertime.
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With a brand new supervisor and a optimistic type of play, furthermore, there isn’t a motive they shouldn’t be thought-about outright favourites.
Atletico Madrid’s spending frenzy in the summertime, nonetheless, implies that it may effectively be a three-horse race for the title this season for the Colchoneros boast a high-quality squad as effectively.
Sommer’s verdict
Talking to the media earlier this week, Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer was requested to make his prediction on who would reign because the La Liga champions this season. Whereas the race is certainly tighter than ever prior to now, he didn’t bat an eye fixed in choosing Los Blancos.
“Who will win La Liga this season? Actual Madrid, once more,” the participant stated (h/t ), making his prediction very clear.
Can Alonso lead Actual Madrid to league success in his first season? (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photos)
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Profitable the league, as at all times, would require consistency all through the season and it’s that very self-discipline that Xabi Alonso hopes to convey into Actual Madrid’s dressing room this season.
The difference interval, nonetheless, is inevitable and Los Blancos should look to minimise its length to the least doable.
Barcelona’s type is the most important risk to Actual Madrid’s possibilities, however with the summer time recruitments the membership has made, there isn’t a motive they won’t again themselves to down Hansi Flick’s aspect.
Notably, Sommer is likely one of the gamers who had the most important hand in eliminating the Catalans from the UEFA Champions League final season.
Sommer will for the Yachine Trophy later this yr as each gamers have been nominated for the distinguished goalkeeper’s award by France Soccer.