More than halfway through the league phase of the Champions League, there are quite a few surprises in the table. RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain would not advance to the play-in phase of the tournament if it ended now, but they are not the only clubs concerned. Manchester City has allowed seven goals in their last two games while you don’t win and Real Madrid have also lost their last two UCL games. Those teams can’t be ruled out lifting the UCL trophy when all is said and done, but with the top teams struggling, let’s take a look at some of the main contenders to win the Champions League as things stand.
5. Atalanta
After winning the Europa League last season, Atalanta have restructured and are looking to succeed by taking a step forward in the competition. The Italian team has the second-best defensive record, conceding just one goal in the UCL so far and scoring 11 in their five matches. Six may have come in an away game against Young Boys, but having taken a point off Arsenal, Atalanta can go toe-to-toe with the best teams in the competition as Gian Piero Gasperini has the team well Prepared for any challenge in your path.
4. Arsenal
Martin Odegaard is back and Arsenal returns to its best level. They can find a way to beat teams without the Norwegian under Mikel Arteta, but that doesn’t mean Arsenal aren’t a better team with their prolific No. 10 in the ranks. The Gunners have only allowed two goals so far in the Champions League, but have only lost one game. As well as chasing the Premier League title, anything short of a UCL final appearance would be a disappointment for Arsenal at this stage.
3. Inter
Under Simone Inzaghi, there is nothing nice for Inter. They show up, score a goal or two, and defend for their lives. Luckily for them, that’s a proven way to win championships. Inter, the only team yet to concede a goal in the UCL, don’t feel like they’ve reached full speed yet because Lautaro Martínez has yet to become the Champions League force he can be. But the other side of the coin is that receiving contributions from so many parts of the squad will help ensure that there is never a game in which Inter are truly out.
2.Barcelona
Barcelona is back. The highest scoring team in the Champions League plays with 18 goals in five games, it does not seem that there is a team that can prevent Barcelona from scoring. A big reason for this is the presence of Robert Lewandowski, who now has seven goals in the Champions League this season, which is already his highest tally during his time at the club. Able to find the bottom of the net with ease, The Polish striker has joined the company of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. as the only players with 100 goals in the Champions League under their belt.
1.Liverpool
Arne Slot has led a charming life so far. At the top of the table with five games left in the league phase, not even Mohamed Salah missing a penalty can stop the Reds. They easily dispatched Real Madridand in the early stages, they seem to be in the driver’s seat of every competition they enter. While there has to be a bump in the road somewhere, until that happens, Liverpool are the main contender for everything until it is proven. otherwise.
