Jose Mourinho Could be the Man to Topple PSG
Paris Saint-Germain cemented their status as the best team in Europe by successfully defending the Champions League title last season.
The Ligue 1 giants will bid to make it three-in-a-row next term, but achieving the feat will be easier said than done. Read on as we assess which teams could stop them.
Arsenal
After winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, Arsenal came up short against PSG in last season’s Champions League final.
PSG needed penalties to overcome Arsenal. If sporting director Andrea Berta can strengthen the squad, the Gunners could finally break their European duck.
Online sportsbooks rate them as 7/1 shots to lift the prestigious trophy, which looks decent value given how close they came to winning the title last season.
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Many bettors will feel that Arsenal can go one better this time around and it is difficult to argue with that viewpoint, despite PSG’s strength.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have not won the Champions League title in six years despite their domestic dominance in Germany.
After wrestling the Bundesliga title back from Bayer Leverkusen, manager Vincent Kompany’s next target will be clinching the Champions League crown.
Arsenal stopped them on their way to the final last season, but Kompany may be able to get them over the line if they add more quality to their ranks.
They have some gaping holes in their squad, particularly at right-back, where Joshua Kimmich’s move back into midfield has resulted in Konrad Laimer playing there.
Bayern need another defensive midfielder and a striker of a different profile to provide competition for Harry Kane in attack.
They also have a problem in goal where Manuel Neuer’s decline is problematic. He has refused to give up his spot, and Bayern are making no concrete plans to install a successor.
If they can rectify these issues, they would be in with a shout of winning the Champions League.
Barcelona
After winning a third La Liga title in four seasons, Barcelona’s attention will turn to the Champions League. They have not won the competition since 2015.
The core of their squad is coming off a World Cup success with Spain, and they will be desperate to add another feather to their cap at the end of this season.
Barcelona have one major hole in attack where they need a new number nine to take the reins from the recently departed Robert Lewandowski.
Julian Alvarez is their main target, but Atletico Madrid are unwilling to sell. They must turn elsewhere for firepower as they bid to end their long wait for another Champions League.
Barcelona have the style and substance to take down PSG if they produce their best form. They will undoubtedly be a team to watch this season.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are back under the management of serial winner Jose Mourinho. With him in charge, odds of 8/1 to win the title are a tempting proposition.
The 15-time winners would love to make a statement, and none would be bigger than knocking PSG off their perch in UEFA’s top club competition.
Madrid have moved swiftly to plug several weaknesses in their squad this summer. If they manage to sign Rodri and Yan Diomande, they will be hard to stop.
With Mourinho eager to prove a point on his return to Madrid and their star players hungry for more success, they are a good bet to overhaul PSG.
