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The18's LaLiga Predictions For 2022-23 Season

The dawn of a new season is upon us. LaLiga 2022-23 is starting next Friday, Aug. 12, and it's time to share with the world what our sharpest minds are predicting for the campaign ahead.

Will Real Madrid be able to retain the title? Did near-bankrupt Barcelona pull enough levers and magical financial tricks to challenge Los Merengues? Is there anyone else around? Questions, questions and more questions.

To go to the point, these are the categories we're predicting:

What Is Happening With Marc Cucurella?

What started off as a semi-normal transfer war between Chelsea and Barcelona has gone viral. Fabrizio Romano tweeted out confirmation that Brighton left-back Marc Cucurella agreed to join Chelsea, but Brighton tweeted that the claim is completely false. So which one is it? Is Romano wrong for the first time ever, or is he so good at his job that he knows a transfer is happening before the club even does?

The ‘Next Iniesta’ Joins LA Galaxy From Barcelona On Three-Year Deal

Multiples sources have now confirmed that the Riqui Puig LA Galaxy contract has been agreed to, with the 23-year-old joining from Barcelona on a free transfer despite still having one year left on his contract at the Camp Nou.

Barça manager Xavi told Puig back in May that he wasn't part of the club's midfield plans for the new campaign, and after being left off the team's preseason tour of the United States, the "next Iniesta" has signed a three-year deal ahead of the MLS transfer window closing Thursday.

Pochettino Finally Speaks After PSG Firing: ‘That Was A Foul By Benzema’

Mauricio Pochettino has delivered his first public comments since being fired by Paris Saint-Germain on July 5 and immediately replaced with Christophe Galtier. The 50-year-old Argentine came out firing, questioning the point of a project that can't even generate enthusiasm around a league title or follow any sort of longterm sporting plan.

New Kids On The Block — Meet The Three Promoted Teams In LaLiga For 22-23 Season

Another season is complete meaning the annual revolving door that is promotion and relegation in Spanish professional soccer is back. With an intense three-way title fight and a chaotic and unpredictable promotion playoff, let's meet the three new teams in LaLiga and learn how they got to the first division.

Real Madrid Wonderkids Who Ended Up Performing Elsewhere

Real Madrid wonderkids — the list could go on forever.

Madrid has let go of so much talent that if they hadn't been so successful these past years, Madridistas would have put up a bounty for the president of the club, Florentino Pérez.

Potential Real Madrid Starting XI 2022-23: This Team Has Too Many Central Midfielders

The defending champion of Europe and LaLiga is about to begin another quest for dominance. The potential Real Madrid starting XI 2022-23 has more options and scenarios than manager Carlo Ancelotti has trophies.

Madrid said farewell to Marcelo, Isco and Gareth Bale this summer but picked up some reinforcements. This team also has a ludicrous number of talented midfielders. Ancelotti will have a tough time deciding his starters, but this is the lineup that’s most likely to feature next season.

Late Club América Equalizer Denies Real Madrid Its First Preseason Victory

Real Madrid and Club América faced off for the fifth time in their history in yet another friendly match played in the United States this summer. Like in 2010, both teams gave us an entertaining match in the city of San Francisco, which, as a result of their recent performances, served as a game where they could bounce back from last weekend's losses.

What's Happening In The Cristiano Ronaldo Transfer Saga?

Every lock has a key, but not every key fits in every lock. Even the best have their limits. This summer, Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a move away from Manchester United following the club’s dismal 2021-22 Premier League campaign that saw the club finish sixth with its fewest points total ever. The Red Devils will be playing Europa League soccer in the fall, and reportedly Ronaldo is less than happy and wants a move away, but where can he go?

Barcelona Is Back: This 2022-23 Potential Starting XI Could Win LaLiga And More

Barcelona is scary again. Former player now manager Xavi corrected course for the Catalan club last season and now has the roster to go for titles. The potential Barcelona starting XI 2022-23 lineup is not only filthy, but has incredible depth.

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