Champions League Rankings: Barca as Favorites with PSG, Real Madrid in Competition
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Champions League Rankings: Barca as Favorites with PSG, Real Madrid in Competition

An analysis of the top contenders in the Champions League with Barcelona leading the pack.

The route to Munich is becoming clear as the quarterfinals of the Champions League are set. Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Inter, and Real Madrid are the final teams standing, but the paths to the final could see some landmark matchups. Arsenal will face Real Madrid in the quarterfinals as contenders for the UCL crown begin to knock each other out. Here’s how the remaining eight teams rank:

UCL Power Rankings

Rank Team Analysis
1 Barcelona Raphinha has been in stellar form, scoring 11 goals in Champions League play so far. With key players like Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona’s attack presents a challenge for other UCL teams. Against Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals, they are well poised to advance further.
2 PSG A surprising resurgence has them as top contenders, thanks to the addition of Khvicha Kvaraskhelia and a positional shift for Ousmane Dembele, enhancing the team’s momentum.
3 Real Madrid Recent penalty drama hasn’t hindered them, thanks to performances like those from Vinicius Junior. Their squad is geared to contend in the knockout stages once more.
4 Bayern Munich Questions about their title credentials remain even after a win over Leverkusen. They meet Inter as their next challenge.
5 Inter With the second-round goals conceded, Inter appears solid against Feyenoord, ready to face tougher matches ahead.
6 Arsenal High-scoring performances in the round of 16 show their potential, but issues in striking could be a setback in their quarterfinal match against Real Madrid.
7 Borussia Dortmund A contrast between Bundesliga and European form, yet they have players like Serhou Guirassy performing well, making an impact in high-stakes games.
8 Aston Villa Their progress to this point has been commendable, but meeting PSG presents a significant obstacle—especially with a coach who is familiar with navigating European competitions.

You can watch all the UCL action live on Paramount+.

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