At the start of every season, it's common for "El Chiringuito" to make their own predictions about what will happen during the campaign. This hasn't changed, and the latest to speak has been its host, Josep Pedrerol, who has surprised and even become a "trending topic" because of what he said.
Pedrerol's predictions have focused on the three major competitions: LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League. In addition, he has put forward his pick for the Ballon d'Or winner and the revelation and disappointment teams in Spain.
LaLiga for Real Madrid
According to Josep Pedrerol, Real Madrid will be the dominant force in LaLiga. With Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius, and a consolidated squad under Xabi Alonso's leadership, the white team would win the domestic title convincingly, leaving Barça as its main pursuer.
Athletic Club will bring out the gabarra
As for the Copa del Rey, the Catalan journalist states that Athletic Club will be crowned champion, confirming its historic love affair with the tournament. The Basques, with a solid project, would once again lift a national title after years of effort.
Barça and its sixth Champions League
The most surprising prediction is the one that places Barça as the 2025-26 Champions League winner. It would be the sixth in the club's history and would come at a key moment for the club, after years of uncertainty in Europe. Josep Pedrerol sees Hansi Flick's team as the main contender in the top continental competition.
Dembélé, Ballon d'Or ahead of Lamine Yamal
Individually, the host has named Ousmane Dembélé as the next Ballon d'Or winner, ahead of the Barça gem, Lamine Yamal. This prediction has sparked debate, but it reinforces the decisive role he expects from a fully mature Dembélé after a great campaign.
Revelation and disappointment of the season
Finally, Josep Pedrerol has also weighed in on the surprises and disappointments of the season. For him, RCD Espanyol will be the big revelation in Spain, possibly even fighting for European spots. On the other hand, he has pointed to Simeone's Atlético de Madrid as the big disappointment, predicting a very difficult season for the red-and-whites.
The predictions are on the table and, as always, will generate controversy. What is clear is that the 2025-26 season promises strong emotions in Spain and across Europe.
All of Pedrerol's predictions
- LaLiga: Real Madrid
- Copa: Athletic Club
- Champions League: Barça
- Revelation: RCD Espanyol
- Ballon d'Or: Ousmane Dembélé
- Disappointment: Atlético de Madrid