It’s going to be hot in La Liga: Xavi and Lewandowski are leading Barcelona to the title

There are only a couple of days until the start of the new season in Spain, and football fans are already holding their breath. The heroes of last season were the representatives of Real Madrid. This year, according to experts, they have far less chance of triumphing again. The main difficulty lies in the fact that there has been a significant renewal of Barcelona. They are ready to get back on track and rub the Royal Club’s nose in it.

Ancelotti’s tricks and their benefits for Real Madrid

The inter-season has been fruitful for Madrid. They have added Aurélien Tchouameni, who arrived from Monaco. Antonio Rüdiger from Chelsea also made an appearance. As for those who have left the royal squad, there have been no spectacular departures. Luka Jovic, Isco and Gareth Bale will no longer be with the team.

The main problem for Real Madrid at the moment is that the club have yet to acquire Kylian Mbappe. However, Karim Benzema is present as a backup. The season ahead could well be another productive one for him. Then Mbappe’s absence will cease to be a complication.

Playing together is Madrid’s greatest asset at the moment. The level of teamwork is indeed impressive. Carlo Ancelotti knows exactly how to handle adversity when there are not many trumps up his sleeve. He knows how to turn a situation to his advantage and it is possible that he will use his talents again this season.

The only thing Ancelotti cannot cope with is the age of the top players. Modric and Benzema are no longer youngsters. When a new generation of talented players is put up against them, they don’t always manage to excel. Ideally, they should get some young help, as their strength alone may not be enough for the whole of the upcoming season.

Barcelona’s attitude

Last season was rather disappointing for Barça, especially considering their past achievements. Therefore, the decision was taken to arrange a mid-season rebuild. Now Xavi will not have to work on his own. Rafinha, Christensen, Kunde, Kessier and Lewandowski have come on board to help him out.

However, there are some unpleasant moments. The club are experiencing some financial difficulties. Because of this, they had to resort to exit transfers. Frankie de Jong was included in one of them. Despite the loss of a decent player, the team still stands a good chance of regaining their greatness.

Interestingly, Barcelona’s chances are priced at about the same as Real Madrid’s. The odds are 2.20. Experts predict that the legendary clubs will clash with each other in a rather interesting encounter. However, the presence of newcomers and financial difficulties may adjust the course of each team.

Other leading contenders

Do not write off the other Spanish clubs. This is how Atletico aim to get to the top. The club even considered acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo himself. However, they failed to acquire the Portuguese player. On the other hand, Axel Witsel, who can help Diego Simeone’s team a lot, is now available.

Sevilla also showcased a decent level. They have a 23.00 rating. “Villarreal are lower with 50.00. “Real Sociedad” gets 100.00. The bookmakers mark their chances of winning as paltry. But they should not be relegated to the bottom of the standings before the start of the season.