The Champions League group stage is over, and below read football pundits' predictions for the five most likely winners.
Only a few footballers get the trophy with their big ears. Now it almost goes without saying that the trophy is awarded to the winners of the best and most prestigious European club tournament - the Champions League.
On Wednesday night, the circle of teams that could become the winners of the tournament was narrowed down to 16, as the group stage ended.
These teams advance to the 1/8 finals
- Group A: Napoli and Liverpool.
- Group B: "Porto and Brugge.
- Group C: "Bayern and Inter.
- Group D: Tottenham and Frankfurt.
- Group E: Chelsea and Milan.
- Group F: Real Madrid and RB Leipzig.
- Group G: Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund.
- Group H: "Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica.
However, some teams have had to work harder to reach the playoffs than others and football commentator Andreas Kraul also believes that some groups are bigger favorites to win overall than others. So you can bet on sports betting - find out the details at https://rabatkodeautomaten.dk/tjen-penge-paa-sports-betting/.
Below you can read the top five teams that have the best chances to win the tournament.
Manchester City
Can Manchester City finally achieve its mission to win the Champions League this year?
The English giants have been favorites to win the cup for several seasons, but so far they have only reached the final once.
However, this season could well be the year, according to Andreas Kraul.
- In the first place I have Manchester City and you know they haven't cracked the code yet because they looked frighteningly good in the Champions League. He says they could almost step up and down the gas whenever they wanted.
In particular, the addition of Norway's top striker Erling Haaland, who has been dropping goals on an assembly line, believes Andreas Kraul could be the key to achieving the full result.
- It is quite possible that this is what is missing.
Bayern Munich
When a team has won all their group games against big teams like Inter and Barcelona, you can't avoid including them among the favorites.
Therefore, Bayern Munich is now the second favorite to win the Champions League, estimates the football observer.
"They have completely cleared the table with the maximum number of points in the group with Inter, Barcelona and Plzen," - Andreas Kraul says
The routine of the Germans should not be underestimated, as they have won the tournament six times in total.
"They also have a history associated with winning that tournament, because it takes something special," says Andreas Kraul.
PSG
Like Manchester City, PSG has also set its sights on the Champions League, but the big French club has yet to win the tournament.
But with the super offensive trio of Brazilian Neymar, Frenchman Mbappe and world star Messi, this year could well be the year, estimates the football observer.
- Looks pretty brutal with their offense. It's not necessarily what will win them the Champions League, but when you have such a good attack, you have a chance and they have been close a few times.
- And then Messi blossomed and it's about time," says Andreas Kraul.
Real Madrid
You should never discount Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The Spanish royal family had their backs against the wall several times last season but still won the tournament. Therefore, Andreas Kraul also considers the Spaniards the fourth biggest favorite.
And this is despite the fact that player-by-player may not have the best squad.
- This is their tournament, their trophy. And my long experience just shows that Real Madrid should be in the power rankings. Their way to the final last year was also almost a surreal, crazy comeback.
- Don't discount Real Madrid, that would be a big mistake.
Benfica
Few would have expected Portugal's Benfica to top Group G when the world stars of PSG came together in the same pool.
But they did, and that's why Andreas Kraul has them ranked fifth.
- Benfica won their pool ahead of PSG and has yet to lose this season. It is not the most obvious candidate, but Alexander Bach's team is doing well and now they are seeded in the last 16.
- It may be interesting to follow them, - the football commentator says.
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