Champions League 2026-27 power rankings: can Barcelona, Bayern or Arsenal stop PSG’s three-peat? | OneFootball

The Champions League league phase begins this week, with 36 teams chasing Europe’s biggest prize and Paris Saint-Germain seeking a third straight crown after beating Arsenal on penalties in Budapest in May.

According to Goal.com, PSG still lead the power rankings despite a winless Ligue 1 start and a Trophee des Champions loss to Lens, their attack boosted by Ferran Torres, Mika Godts and Maghnes Akliouche.

Barcelona are second, Rodri’s arrival judged pivotal. Bayern Munich are third, with Harry Kane and Michael Olise alongside Luis Diaz. Arsenal are fourth, tougher fixtures and lingering doubts up front.

Real Madrid are fifth under Jose Mourinho, with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham potent, though midfield balance is questioned. Manchester City are sixth under Enzo Maresca, three league wins banked, with Barcelona and PSG to come.

Atletico Madrid are seventh, Julian Alvarez retained as Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in arrive. Liverpool are eighth under Andoni Iraola, with Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola.

Inter are ninth and, with the second-easiest run, should target the top eight. Manchester United are tenth as Michael Carrick’s side readjust to midweeks. Borussia Dortmund are eleventh, talented but volatile. Roma are twelfth, flying in Serie A with Donyell Malen prolific.

Outside the top 24 sit the doomed dozen, namely AEK Athens, Bodo/Glimt, Club Brugge, Feyenoord, LASK, Lens, Sabah, Shakhtar Donetsk, Slavia Prague, Slovan Bratislava, Viking and Villarreal.

Source: Goal.com

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