The 2025/2026 La Liga season is beginning to shape up, and if there is one thing becoming clearer by the week, it is that Barcelona are on a mission to reclaim the Spanish crown. Their performance, determination, and the fighting spirit of their young stars suggest that this season might just belong to them. Whatever Xabi Alonso plans to do with his Real Madrid squad may simply not be enough to stop Lamine Yamal and his teammates.
Xabi Alonso has already proven he is a capable coach, having led Bayer Leverkusen to domestic success before moving to Madrid. His tactical acumen and calm presence on the sidelines are undeniable, and Real Madrid have a squad stacked with talent and experience. But the reality of La Liga this season is that Barcelona have the edge in mentality, momentum, and confidence. Against an opponent like Barcelona, Alonso will have to do something extraordinary if his side is to dethrone them.
The defining difference this season might be Barcelona’s resilience. Their match against Levante yesterday is the perfect example of a side that simply refuses to accept defeat. Going into halftime 2–0 down, most teams would have crumbled under the pressure. Instead, Barcelona came out of the tunnel with a sense of urgency and purpose. Within seven minutes of the restart, they were level. The comeback did not stop there—Barcelona pressed for the winner and got their reward deep into stoppage time. It was the type of victory that not only wins three points but also sends a message to every other club in the league: Barcelona are here to win.
For me, that comeback tells the whole story. It wasn’t just about the goals, it was about the belief, the character, and the refusal to settle for anything less than victory. When you have young talents like Lamine Yamal leading the charge alongside experienced heads in the squad, that combination becomes almost unstoppable. It’s not just football ability—it’s the spirit of champions.
On the other hand, Real Madrid have not been convincing so far this season. Despite their big names and Alonso’s leadership, the performances on the pitch have lacked the ruthlessness and spark we usually associate with Los Blancos. They are still grinding out results, but nothing suggests they can match Barcelona’s consistency, energy, or mentality across a full season. In a long campaign like La Liga, it is not only about winning big games but also about showing resilience week after week against smaller sides. Right now, Barcelona are showing exactly that, while Madrid look like a team still searching for balance.
My honest opinion—which many football lovers share—is that Real Madrid will not finish ahead of Barcelona this season. Unless Alonso finds a way to transform his team into something far more dynamic and relentless, the title race could be decided earlier than expected. Barcelona are not just playing for points; they are playing like a team determined to make a statement.
Everything is pointing toward one conclusion: Barcelona are going to win La Liga again this 2025/2026 season.
