As the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 As it approaches its start on September 17, excitement is growing among soccer fans around the world. This season promises to be one of the most exciting, with several elite teams competing for the most prestigious trophy in European football.
The final will be played on May 31, 2025, and experts have already begun to speculate on which team has the best chance of winning.
Manchester City: the top favorite to win the Champions League
After conquering the Champions League 2022/23he Manchester City He presents himself as the top favorite to repeat the success. The bookmakers give him an odds of 3.50, reflecting the confidence that exists in his ability to dominate the tournament again.
Led by the tactical genius of Pep Guardiola and a team that includes stars like Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and RodriCity have shown that they are one of the most powerful teams in Europe.
Their victory in the last edition broke a long curse that had left them close to the title on multiple occasions without achieving it. Now, with confidence at an all-time high, Guardiola’s team seems unstoppable and is the rival to beat in this Champions League season.
Real Madrid: an infallible contender
Despite the power of Manchester City, the real Madrid He is always a candidate to take into account. With a quota of 4.50, those of Carlo Ancelotti They are the second most likely team to win according to experts. Madrid has lifted the trophy 15 times, establishing itself as the most successful club in the history of the tournament.
Real Madrid has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to win in the most difficult knockout rounds, especially when its potential is underestimated. Ancelotti’s experience and the mix of veteran players with young talents make the white club always dangerous.
While City are leading the betting, many believe that Madrid have a great opportunity to make another magical run and win the title.
Arsenal: the emerging surprise
He Arsenalwith a quota of 8.50, is positioned as the third favorite to lift the cup. Under the direction of Mikel Artetathe team has experienced great improvement in recent seasons, achieving notable consistency in the Premier League.
Although they have not achieved the same European success as City or Real Madrid, their young and talented squad, with players like Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaardgives them the potential to surprise in the tournament.
Arsenal may not have the same pedigree as the European giants, but there is no doubt that they are a team on the rise, hungry for success and willing to surprise in this edition of the Champions League.
Who will take the “Orejona”?
Even though he Manchester City leads the bets, the real Madrid and the Arsenal They emerge as serious contenders in this edition of the Champions League. The historical dominance of Madrid, the emerging strength of Arsenal and the absolute power of City guarantee a competition full of surprises and emotions.
Regardless of who ends up lifting the trophy in May, it’s clear that the road to the final will be exciting for fans.