.jpg)
6 months ago
39 ARTICLE AD
According to Opta and Ilkay Gündogan, FC Barcelona has little chance of winning the Champions League this season.
FC Barcelona is no longer the ogre it once was. Although the club won the Spanish championship title last season, it is struggling to regain its former glory in the Champions League.
Behind Real Madrid in La Liga by 8 points, the Blaugranas are nevertheless still in the running in C1. But with tough opponents, Xavi’s men do not seem favorites to lift the big-eared cup.
Barça behind all the European elite
Even Ilkay Gündogan, Barça midfielder, is cautious: “I will be honest. I see other teams with bigger opportunities. I think it’s okay to say that. But if we qualify for the quarter-finals, we will participate in a new draw, and the chances will become more and more balanced. “, judged the German international in comments relayed on Twitter by the account News-Barça.
Opta, the sports statistics specialist, agrees. Manchester City (30%), Bayern Munich (14.1%), Real Madrid (12.9%), Arsenal (8.9%), Inter Milan (8.4%), PSG (5%), Atlético Madrid (3.7%) and Borussia Dortmund (3.2%) are all better placed than Barça and their 3.1% chance of final victory.
The FCB, which will cross swords with Naples in the quarter-final first leg of the LoC this Wednesday, therefore has a long way to go to regain its status as king of Europe. But there is always hope.
Written by:
Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
