LaLiga 2018/19: 5 bold predictions for this season

#1 Barcelona to retain La Liga title

Barcelona will retain the La Liga title

Barcelona's potentially historic season of going all 38 games unbeaten in 2017/18 ended up being just another title winning campaign following a defeat to Levante in the penultimate game.

But that was the only blot on an otherwise pristine copybook as the Blaugrana clinched a 25th league title. And given the reinforcements the club has made in the summer, expect the dominion to continue for another year at least.

The massive outlay of almost €125 million is a real statement of intent from the Spanish champions, who bolstered the squad with new and exciting talents such as Malcom, Arthur, Lenglet and a seasoned professional in Arturo Vidal.

If the pre-season (and the Spanish Supercup in Vidal's case) is anything to go by, then these new arrivals are set to bring immense depth to the squad while the Chilean's tremendous experience would be an asset in the midfield.

Rafinha and Munir too, have returned from loan spells and should they choose to stick around, can be useful options for Valverde while resting first teamers.

Not to forget they've also cut losses by shipping out some expensive flops. This squad hence has a semblance of freshness as well as formidability around it as its competent enough to fire on all three fronts, especially the league.

If anything, Lionel Messi and co. should lifting a 26th La Liga crown come May. Anything other than that will be a real surprise.