The dust has settled on another matchday of the Champions League, and there’s a new number one in the rankings: Bayern Munich, led by Vincent Kompany. Following a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, the Bavarians have achieved 16 wins in as many matches across both league and European play.

Luis Diaz scored twice but was sent off, with Harry Kane proving crucial through his work rate rather than his goal-scoring prowess. This effective pressing indicates Bayern’s adaptability and potential for their first Champions League title since 2019-20.

The acquisition of Jonathan Tah has bolstered their defense, making them a formidable opponent. As Bayern claim the top spot, the rankings see a notable shift, especially among competitors like Arsenal, Liverpool, and others.

Rank	Team	Change	Analysis
1	Bayern Munich	+3	Luis Diaz was box office viewing with a brace and a red card, and Vincent Kompany’s defense held serve to vault the German giants to number one.
2	Arsenal	+2	As the other contenders begin to pick up losses, Mikel Arteta’s Gunners continue to win and keep clean sheets.
If Arsenal continue to avoid mistakes, the first UCL title in club history could follow.
3	Inter	+2	Finally allowing their first goal in UCL play, Cristian Chivu will be fine with that as Inter’s undefeated start continues.
4	Liverpool	+3	Have the Reds awoken from their slumber? The one that took down Real Madrid is who we expected to see.
5	Manchester City	+4	Someone finally joined Erling Haaland in scoring goals, unlocking Phil Foden is key to winning this competition.
6	Paris Saint-Germain	-5	Suffering a loss to Bayern Munich isn’t a cause for concern but injuries to Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi, and Nuno Mendes could threaten to derail things for the reigning champs.

You can watch the UEFA Champions League all season long with every game airing on Paramount+.