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Can Real Madrid Retain Their Title? 22Bet Experts Opinion

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The 2024/25 LaLiga season kicks off on Thursday, August 15, with Athletic de Bilbao hosting Getafe at San Mames. Last season, Real Madrid won the title, finishing 10 points ahead of Barcelona, and also secured the Champions League trophy against Borussia Dortmund.

As the new season begins, the question arises: Will Real Madrid display such dominance again? Or will other teams like Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, or Girona challenge Los Blancos and keep them from the title? Our 22Bet team will explore these and other pressing questions.

Kai Iliev

Who will win the 24/25 La Liga title?

Breaking Real Madrid’s hegemony sounds like a difficult task for the entirety of La Liga. ‘Los Blancos’ don’t seem to be keen on relinquishing their title, especially after bolstering their squad with the high-profile signings of Kylian Mbappé and Endrick.

Adding these talents to an already formidable frontline of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Jr is a terrifying prospect for Spain’s top teams. Mbappé has been Florentino Pérez’s wet dream for the past five years, and his arrival only comes one year after the arrival of English superstar Jude Bellingham.

The summer transfer window was also marked by the surprising exit of Espanyol-loaned striker Joselu, who was offered a contract by the club. However, against all expectations, the Spaniard refused the offer, reportedly due to concerns over playing time following Endrick’s arrival.

While Real Madrid enters the season as clear favorites, Barcelona’s activity in the transfer market shouldn’t be overlooked. The Catalans signed Leipzig’s offensive creator Dani Olmo – a La Masia graduate returning home.

His fitness and ability to gel with Pedri remain unclear, but that will be something Hansi Flick will have to navigate. Barcelona won the pre-season Clásico against Real Madrid, which already marked a clear change in philosophy under the German coach.

Whether Barcelona can keep doing so throughout the season remains an unanswered question. It’s unlikely they will pose a serious threat to Real Madrid’s title defense, but they shouldn’t be underestimated.

Atlético Madrid is the other perennial contender and the most active during the summer transfer window. With the acquisition of Julian Álvarez, the return of Samu Omorodion, and the arrival of Robin Le Normand, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about ‘Los Rojiblancos’.

However, even with these additions, it would be hard to see anyone dethroning Real Madrid’s side featuring the likes of Mbappé, Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr.

It should however be mentioned that the exits of Nacho and Toni Kroos mark the end of an era, particularly when it comes to Kroos, who leaves a significant gap in midfield. If Carlo can come up with something to replace the German’s output, nothing will stop Madrid. But if they don’t, Barcelona and Atlético could find to capitalize and challenge for the title.

Who Will Win the Pichichi Trophy (Top Scorer) in La Liga 24/25?

Determining who would win is a difficult task, but the safest bet and my own choice would be to bet on Kylian Mbappé. Artem Dovbyk is likely to remain an option, and I would keep an eye on Samu Omorodion.

The safest bet remains with Mbappé, who enters a stacked team and whose pace will be a problem for the entirety of the league in the 24/25 campaign.

Who Will Be the Best Player of the 24/25 La Liga Season?

Predicting the best player is never easy given how competitive La Liga has become. Nonetheless, I would be surprised if Bellingham were to win it again – possibly an unpopular opinion.

I believe that betting on Gavi is a safe option. He might be injured until October, but his profile sounds like a safe bet to bet on under the guidance of Hansi Flick.

The Spaniard has always been a pressing machine, and with Fermín López pushing him further, it would be unsurprising to see Gavi’s dynamics and box presence becoming a major asset for Barcelona’s path to the goal.

If anything, he’s the most exciting player for Barcelona ahead of the season.

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Alex Dudley

Who will win the 24/25 La Liga title?

Real Madrid’s dominance across Europe last term was clear for all to see after winning the Champions League just weeks after reclaiming the La Liga title. Los Blancos will be incredibly hard to overlook in the betting to retain the honour this term, with the eye-catching arrival of Kylian Mbappe setting tongues wagging.

The Frenchman looks set to form a formidable forward line with Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo, with Jude Bellingham likely to be deployed in the number ten role.

Stopping their strong attacking players will be a major issue for all Spanish sides this term, while scoring against Real will also be no easy feat, as Carlos Ancelotti’s side conceded just 26 goals last term. At both ends of the field, Real are superior to every team in Spain.

Atletico Madrid could be an interesting contender, and they are preferred to finish as the runners-up if they can get the deal for Julian Alvarez over the line. Another challenging season looks to await Barcelona, with Hansi Flick having to operate with his hands tied due to financial issues at the club.

Who Will Win the Pichichi Trophy (Top Scorer) in La Liga 24/25?

Kylian Mbappe will be a hot pick to win the Pichichi Trophy this season, but the Frenchman may need some time to adjust to life in Spain, meaning that I’m not tempted to take the odds-on price for the World Cup winner.

Instead, Robert Lewandowski could be preferred to get his Barcelona career back on track under a manager in the form of Hansi Flick, whom he has experienced huge success with in the past.

Who Will Be the Best Player of the 24/25 La Liga Season?

Lamine Yamal introduced himself to the world at the EUROs this summer, and the 17-year-old’s progression looks set to continue in La Liga in 2024-25. The winger registered one goal and four assists for Spain at the EUROs, and he should have a strong chance of eclipsing his tally of ten goal involvements in La Liga last term.

Julian Alvarez is a player that I am also looking forward to seeing at Atletico, if the moves goes through.

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