⚽ Sportsbet.io ⚽ Spanish La Liga ⚽ Football Pool Discussion Thread 2025/2026

[mitchr4]

WTF is happening with La Liga, I see this GW has some more games duting the week. One each day.

I guess that is something new for clubs not playing Europe?
Amd why are those games part of this GW and not next?

I was also surprised when making predictions in the pool, seeing that there are many matches spread out over an entire week, while usually they only take place over 3-4 days. Perhaps the matches scheduled over the full week involve teams that aren't participating in European competitions, so their schedule is more flexible. Or maybe it's due to television broadcast needs.

[slaman29]

Ya it was because of Champions League and Europa etc. New formats = more games. So now those without UEFA football play. It's gonna get worse when teams qualify for more rounds and cups. We even had 1 game from 2nd match day already delayed IIRC.

Olmo was one of the most important key transfers that Barcelona could ever make. I like to watch him playing as you never actually know what his next move will be, you only know that it is going to be genius. He is an awesome defender and he is an awesome striker at the same time. A true allrounder with all the qualities a coach can wish for. No need to talk about Yamal, he is going to be one of the best in the world and if he can retain this level of efficiency, damn how valuable is he going to be for Barcelona?

The thing about Barca (usually or traditionally), every piece of the puzzle is as important to the team as one another. Messi for a long time was central, but he had a huge axis around him, and all of those were important. For us now, I think Lewandoswki is the weird one out, important but not quite part of the structure IMO.

Olmo for sure helps us build a nicer puzzle but we really need our Pedris, Gavis, de Jongs, and hopefully now Olmo to be the new axis which we never replaced once we lost of Busquets, Iniesta, Xavi.

Agreed no need to mention Yamal. Just see for yourself, self explanatory.

[LTU_btc]

I was also surprised when making predictions in the pool, seeing that there are many matches spread out over an entire week, while usually they only take place over 3-4 days. Perhaps the matches scheduled over the full week involve teams that aren't participating in European competitions, so their schedule is more flexible. Or maybe it's due to television broadcast needs.

This week we have games where Betis, Real Sociedad and Athletic is involved - all these teams playing in Europa or Conference league, so, I guess it might be related with new format. Previously UEFA didn't allowed to play national leagues on the same time as UEFA Cups, unless it's rescheduled game.

[darbitmobilerecovery]

I was also surprised when making predictions in the pool, seeing that there are many matches spread out over an entire week, while usually they only take place over 3-4 days. Perhaps the matches scheduled over the full week involve teams that aren't participating in European competitions, so their schedule is more flexible. Or maybe it's due to television broadcast needs.

This week we have games where Betis, Real Sociedad and Athletic is involved - all these teams playing in Europa or Conference league, so, I guess it might be related with new format. Previously UEFA didn't allowed to play national leagues on the same time as UEFA Cups, unless it's rescheduled game.

Yes it was very strange to see that round 7 played in midweek and cut in a half, with some teams playing in this week and others playing in the following one.

But yes i think is like LTU said, is for this new format in european competitions and super tight calendars. I hope to not have any problem with this changes in my competition.

[slaman29]

Don't forget just because we had games throughout doesn't mean we don't get a weekend of games

I hate yesterday (or for me super early today) and need to forget it. Bounce back, win big, it's the only way to solve this misery for us Barca fans.

Bellingham days to come back soon, hope when he does come back he messes up Real squad even more

[Mahdirakib]

Finally, I had a good round of the LaLiga pool. I have managed to get 22 points in round 5. KTChampions have also got the same points like me. BTW, who is the actual yellow cap winner of round 5? I can see the yellow cap beside my name when I'm checking the round 5 results only. But 'KTChampions' is the yellow cap holder on the overall leaderboard.

[slaman29]

Real Madrid drop points again today! Big news

Finally, I had a good round of the LaLiga pool. I have managed to get 22 points in round 5. KTChampions have also got the same points like me. BTW, who is the actual yellow cap winner of round 5? I can see the yellow cap beside my name when I'm checking the round 5 results only. But 'KTChampions' is the yellow cap holder on the overall leaderboard.

The leaderboard is always messing up, it shows past round usually but I saw sometimes it shows several rounds. You have to only check the yellow cap winners in the link https://www.superbru.com/laliga/pool_yellow_caps.php?p=12843575 and it is KTChampions. Superbru will always confuse us every season

[slaman29]

Damn, I thought Real was hitting it nicely, and then my Barca comes up and shows an even bigger showing. Nice goals, Pedri got in the assist, and we even only had 1 yellow card, away, I think that was the best outcome for sure.

Lewandowski even almost had a hattrick. I still don't think he is a good fit but Flick really seems to get the right tunes into his head.

Valencia surprised almost all of us except @Saint-loup and @mitchr4 I guess that's what makes leaders leaders.

[darbitmobilerecovery]

I dont know what happen to Girona, seems like they run out of steem, or the last two loses are doing so much damage at the interior of the team.

Barcelona destroy Villarreal with so much ease, i was not expecting that at all. Real Madid, makes a acomeback look so easy, with 4 goals in the second half like nothing, well first time showing the super team they have.

And Sevilla.... is gonna be another bad season it seems.

[KTChampions]

Real Madrid drop points again today! Big news

Finally, I had a good round of the LaLiga pool. I have managed to get 22 points in round 5. KTChampions have also got the same points like me. BTW, who is the actual yellow cap winner of round 5? I can see the yellow cap beside my name when I'm checking the round 5 results only. But 'KTChampions' is the yellow cap holder on the overall leaderboard.

The leaderboard is always messing up, it shows past round usually but I saw sometimes it shows several rounds. You have to only check the yellow cap winners in the link https://www.superbru.com/laliga/pool_yellow_caps.php?p=12843575 and it is KTChampions. Superbru will always confuse us every season

  I was upset with my failures in the first rounds and didn't even follow the results afterwards. I'm glad I won the yellow cap in the last round. But if I'm not mistaken, Mahdirakib also won it because he scored the same amount of points. I'm higher than him in the table because I have higher accuracy, but he has the same number of points and also has the yellow cap, right?

[LTU_btc]

I dont know what happen to Girona, seems like they run out of steem, or the last two loses are doing so much damage at the interior of the team.

Barcelona destroy Villarreal with so much ease, i was not expecting that at all. Real Madid, makes a acomeback look so easy, with 4 goals in the second half like nothing, well first time showing the super team they have.

And Sevilla.... is gonna be another bad season it seems.

It would be huge surprise if Girona would continue to perform like they did last season. Especially after selling one of key players Dovbyk. They're still looks capable to fight for spot in UEFA cups, though, not Top 4 and Champions league.
That moment when such Barca win doesn't gives much joy. It's all about Ter Stegen who is out fir whole season most likely. It will be very difficult time, Inaki Pena doesn't looks confident to be 1st goalkeeper.

[jeremypwr]

Congrats to tiCeR for winning the Round 6 Yellow Cap

[slaman29]

Damn! My evil wishes for Real Madrid almost happened. It sure looked like they were just purring with their offense. Vinicius, Bellingham, Mbappe, all getting goal contributions then suddenly last gasp 2 goals, and in fact almost let in equalizer.

Now it makes me worried we have Ter Stegen injured for rest of season, we are well known for conceding even with him, but as long as we keep it normal we should be fine. Seems like we are going to try and convince Wojciech to return. Not sure good idea but lets see.

[Mahdirakib]

I was upset with my failures in the first rounds and didn't even follow the results afterwards.

Your predictions were still a lot better than mine in the first round. I had only one correct prediction in that round. Then I had lost all the hope to do good in this pool. But I'm pleased with my round 5 results.

I'm glad I won the yellow cap in the last round. But if I'm not mistaken, Mahdirakib also won it because he scored the same amount of points. I'm higher than him in the table because I have higher accuracy, but he has the same number of points and also has the yellow cap, right?

Yep, we both had same points. But you are the actual yellow cap holder for higher accuracy. Congrats! BTW, don't put your hopes on Girona guys.

[slaman29]

Yep, we both had same points. But you are the actual yellow cap holder for higher accuracy. Congrats! BTW, don't put your hopes on Girona guys.

Good advice in the end, you got a 1.5 point for your delightful pick of 1-1, only 3 of you did it, and it really paid off.

And now Lewandowski saved our ass completely, I think I need to talk shit about him more to get him to do this more. Is he the quietest topscorer in all the leagues? I'm just so afraid for our keeper that a clean sheet seems so much more difficult now.

BTW wooden spoon belongs to someone surprising lol what did you do @buwa put all your hope in shit teams right?

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Seems like there are three with top point in this round. Me, cryptofrka, and LTU_btc. After a long year I think I feel happy with a round LOL

[jeremypwr]

Congrats to LTU_btc for winning the Round 7 Yellow Cap (he won the tie breaker)

[tiCeR]

Congrats to tiCeR for winning the Round 6 Yellow Cap

Hi jeremypwr, does a yellow cap winner still receive a free bet? I am not sure if I missed it, but when I checked yesterday there was no note about a free bet. Maybe you can let me know if I missed something or if nothing has been credited.

Best,
tiCeR

[jeremypwr]

Congrats to tiCeR for winning the Round 6 Yellow Cap

Hi jeremypwr, does a yellow cap winner still receive a free bet? I am not sure if I missed it, but when I checked yesterday there was no note about a free bet. Maybe you can let me know if I missed something or if nothing has been credited.

Best,
tiCeR

Hey tiCeR,

Since your Free Bet was announced on a Monday, it will be credited this upcoming Monday (Tuesday the latest).
Had it been announced on a Sunday, your Free Bet would have been credited the following day (Tuesday the latest).
Shoot me a PM if you have any other questions!

[boltz]

What happened between Osasuna and Barca ? because they way Barca performed this night was really awful and hard to watch being a fan. I also think that Osasuna had a great tactical plan to play against Barca but scoring 4 goals against them is more than impressive and well deserved 3 points for them. With this defeat Barca now gave a chance to Real Madrid make 20 points tomorrow if they win against Ath.Madrid and that will put them just 1 point behind Barcelona  .

Also worth mention that Hansi Flick made a big mistake by letting Yamal on the bench and tried to play a different squad for tonight's game.