Legendary Italian tactician and former Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello has made a bold prediction about this season’s La Liga title race – and it’s not one Los Blancos fans will be pleased to hear.

Capello is backing Barcelona to win the La Liga title this season.

“I believe Barcelona will win La Liga because their attack is phenomenal, and they score prolifically,” Capello said, backing Real Madrid’s eternal rivals to lift the trophy.

Capello pointed to Barça’s attacking prowess as a key factor behind his prediction.

It’s a view that adds fuel to the already intense rivalry between Spain’s biggest clubs. Barcelona have indeed found the back of the net regularly this season, but as every seasoned follower of La Liga knows, goals alone don’t win titles – consistency, depth, and big-game mentality do.

Capello also admitted that a bit of fortune has played into Barcelona’s hands. Reflecting on a recent thriller, he remarked: “Yes, they need luck, as seen in their 4-3 win over Celta, where they earned a late penalty.

“But we all know luck is crucial for any team to clinch La Liga,” Capello concluded, perhaps giving a nod to the unpredictable nature of Spanish football. True – but over a 38-game season, luck often balances out. What separates champions from contenders is the ability to perform under pressure, to win ugly, and to grind out results even when the football isn’t flowing.