UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season

[Distraction]

Remove Rodrygo from that lineup of Real Madrid.    Because he is certainly not wanted by Xabi Alonso. He has already been put into the transfer list... Check this out by Fabrizio Romano.

Manchester City is likely to go after him as Guardiola likes him a lot. I actually thought he wouldn't like to spend at least 100m euros for him.    Anyway, after this potential transfer Manchester City could get more competitive in this tournament.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Of course Chelsea have truly improved in their games, and are now ranked among the big clubs in the Premier League and in Europe as well. Football matches is always unpredictable so any team could emerge as the winner of the 2025/ 2026 Champions. This time, I won't want to underestimate the fact that we have a lot of big team aiming to achieve that same title, and more importantly, will feature each other in the Champions league.

Chelsea are now among the Champions League contenders this season after demolishing PSG in the club world club cup final. 2025/2026 champions league winner won't only need a bunch of squad but a solid team with the right winning mentality, experience etc. Nowadays, we see more young players dominating football in Europe like Lamine Yamal who has been named among the top contenders of the Ballon D’Or list.

[IceLincoln]

Why will you say that Real Madrid didn't dominate Laliga. Can you tell me which club is dominating Laliga? Real Madrid have won 36 Laliga titles and Barcelona have won 28 titles, from my record who is the king of Laliga. In the past four seasons, these two clubs have been rotating the trophy within themselves. I believe that Real Madrid will shock a lot of people next season and make them speechless.

Yeah Madrid has won the LaLiga title the most but in the past 10-15years they’ve not been the most dominant, my comment on dominating Europe and not LaLiga was based on the facts that most of the times Real Madrid wins the champions league they lose out in the LaLiga to Barcelona. The years they won the UCL three times in a row they only won one LaLiga at that time, in all the years of Ronaldo at LaLiga he only won two LaLiga trophies but he won 4 UCL titles at Madrid. So you see where my argument is. I think they just need to focus on their major targets, right now the most important thing for Madrid is for the footballers to function as a team, they have all they need but individualities is the problem.

[Raflesia]

Bringing in new players is mainly because they want to see some chances in areas where they hope to see changes, Madrid did not need too many changes but players who can blend into the new coaches system and that is one of the reasons Madrid had to get some new players and lay off others, the champions league this season looks like one which is going to be very intriguing and it is the second edition of this format of the Champions league and seeing how busy the transfer window has been , if Madrid must win the champions league this time they will have to earn it.

Looking at their current situation, they don't really need to sign many new players, except for the defense, but there are still some gaps that need to be addressed, especially in the defense and midfield during attack buildup. Currently, there are a few players who could potentially play as box-to-box midfielders, but this is still insufficient because the playmakers they have at the moment are still lacking, especially during attacks.

Currently, there is no player who can replace Kroos' role, even though two seasons have passed, and the void is still felt. Additionally, their attacking line also has many shortcomings, especially in terms of chemistry.
While chemistry is important, addressing the gaps in the squad cannot be overlooked at this stage.

[Lannakosa]

Remove Rodrygo from that lineup of Real Madrid.    Because he is certainly not wanted by Xabi Alonso. He has already been put into the transfer list... Check this out by Fabrizio Romano.

Manchester City is likely to go after him as Guardiola likes him a lot. I actually thought he wouldn't like to spend at least 100m euros for him.    Anyway, after this potential transfer Manchester City could get more competitive in this tournament.

City is not currently considering Rodrygo, they wanted to have Palmer in their squad, but Chelsea rejected their first offer and demanded 250 million, the transfer market is going crazy, and I doubt City will be willing to pay such an amount for him. If we look at Rodrygo’s price, he is valued at half that amount, but obviously they have Marmoush and Haaland. And by the way, they have loaned Grealish to Everton, so another forward would not hurt them.

[Alex077]

Remove Rodrygo from that lineup of Real Madrid.    Because he is certainly not wanted by Xabi Alonso. He has already been put into the transfer list... Check this out by Fabrizio Romano.

Manchester City is likely to go after him as Guardiola likes him a lot. I actually thought he wouldn't like to spend at least 100m euros for him.    Anyway, after this potential transfer Manchester City could get more competitive in this tournament.

City is not currently considering Rodrygo, they wanted to have Palmer in their squad, but Chelsea rejected their first offer and demanded 250 million, the transfer market is going crazy, and I doubt City will be willing to pay such an amount for him. If we look at Rodrygo’s price, he is valued at half that amount, but obviously they have Marmoush and Haaland. And by the way, they have loaned Grealish to Everton, so another forward would not hurt them.

....as for Rodrygo, you’re right, his estimated value is around half of that, but Real Madrid won’t let him go easily, especially since he’s been part of their long-term project.
  https://www.transfermarkt.us/rodrygo/profil/spieler/412363?
City having Marmoush and Haaland already gives them plenty of firepower, but with Grealish on loan to Everton, adding another forward would still make sense for depth — especially with a packed fixture list coming. Pep loves rotating, and he’s not the type to risk burnout on his main strikers.
Honestly, unless Chelsea drop that asking price, I don’t see this deal happening. But if they somehow pivot to Rodrygo… now that would shake up the season.

[Mame89]

Yes, Chelsea have really improved and this year they can return to the ranks of the big clubs in the Premier League and in Europe. They have amply demonstrated this and are still demonstrating it. I, on the other hand, think that Paris will suffer a regression, citing the team they beat.

PSG, who were defeated by Chelsea in the Club World Cup, will not immediately experience a setback when competing in the Champions League next season. PSG will also strive to win the Champions League trophy again, although it will be very difficult for PSG, as several other teams will also be doing the same next season. But generally speaking, PSG will not be immediately weakened just because of their defeat to Chelsea, although I also admit that Chelsea have indeed made quite positive changes recently.

Each competition has a different atmosphere and motivation, which is what makes each competition difficult to predict. Chelsea's ability to beat PSG in the CWC final doesn't guarantee they'll beat them again in the Champions League. I vividly remember last season when Liverpool were on fire, but lost to PSG, followed by Arsenal and Aston Villa.

It's undeniable that Chelsea is currently improving. However, next season's competition will be tough because every team has made improvements to become even better. PSG will be the same, as the defending champions, but there's no guarantee they'll advance further in the Champions League. They could be eliminated in the league round or even fail to reach the round of 16. Anything can happen in football, especially with the new season yet to start, making it very difficult to predict. But what's clear is that next season's Champions League will be even more exciting, and this will be a new format for the second season.

[GiftedMAN]

City is not currently considering Rodrygo, they wanted to have Palmer in their squad, but Chelsea rejected their first offer and demanded 250 million, the transfer market is going crazy, and I doubt City will be willing to pay such an amount for him. If we look at Rodrygo’s price, he is valued at half that amount, but obviously they have Marmoush and Haaland. And by the way, they have loaned Grealish to Everton, so another forward would not hurt them.

I guess you meant that they're now instead of they're not considering Rodrygo cause I saw a football news that says, Manchester City would consider signing Rodrygo if they sale Savinho to Tottenham, they're already having negotiations with Tottenham over Savinho if the deal happens then Manchester City would replace Savinho with Rodrygo Real Madrid wants to offload Rodrygo this summer so they'll reduce his price and sell him.

[$weetne$$]

This team is impressive, and they are not just good names, this is one of the strongest teams I have ever seen and I also saw the Galacticos of the 2000s where they were really strong and motivated, they were really scary, but these gentlemen are impressive, and this year if they find the right conditions they can do really well

It is almost like a tradition for Real Madrid to mostly have the best selections most times, their squad mostly looks outstanding and fiercely and during the term of Ancelotti as their had coach, he did know how well to use such squad after assembling them, which has given them that cutting edge advantage at the champions league almost every season such that they do not fail to finish well or carry the trophy, even to the point they had set a record for the trophy that no team has till date.

[Adbitco]

Looking at their current situation, they don't really need to sign many new players, except for the defense, but there are still some gaps that need to be addressed, especially in the defense and midfield during attack buildup. Currently, there are a few players who could potentially play as box-to-box midfielders, but this is still insufficient because the playmakers they have at the moment are still lacking, especially during attacks.

Currently, there is no player who can replace Kroos' role, even though two seasons have passed, and the void is still felt. Additionally, their attacking line also has many shortcomings, especially in terms of chemistry.
While chemistry is important, addressing the gaps in the squad cannot be overlooked at this stage.

Well for me the only place Real Madrid needs to address in the defence line is only the LB position. Mendy is not a defender suitable for a club like Real Madrid and the club doesn't trust Garcia to handle that position and it's very understandable. Kroos hasn't been replaced so far and that's true but the players can only try.

[DanWalker]

PSG, who were defeated by Chelsea in the Club World Cup, will not immediately experience a setback when competing in the Champions League next season. PSG will also strive to win the Champions League trophy again, although it will be very difficult for PSG, as several other teams will also be doing the same next season. But generally speaking, PSG will not be immediately weakened just because of their defeat to Chelsea, although I also admit that Chelsea have indeed made quite positive changes recently.

Since PSG won the Champions League last season. And they did not make any changes in the squad. So it is expected that we will see a stable performance of PSG in the next season. PSG has an experienced coach like Luis Enrique. But Real Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool and City have all tried to strengthen their squad. Also Barcelona and Munich are also very strong. So the road to win the Champions League again for PSG is very difficult. Even my guess is that PSG will not be able to win the Champions League next season. They may be able to qualify for the semi-finals.

[Stablexcoin]

Since PSG won the Champions League last season. And they did not make any changes in the squad. So it is expected that we will see a stable performance of PSG in the next season. PSG has an experienced coach like Luis Enrique. But Real Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool and City have all tried to strengthen their squad. Also Barcelona and Munich are also very strong. So the road to win the Champions League again for PSG is very difficult. Even my guess is that PSG will not be able to win the Champions League next season. They may be able to qualify for the semi-finals.

PSG just won their first Champions League title, left with the same players in the team, i expect them to be a difficult competitor but chances should be slim even if they will make the league difficult for other teams to progress, they might be kicked out during any stage of the finals before the main final. I have the feeling that if Barcelona can make it to the semi final, this time around might become the next Champions League winners, with their performance so far they deserve to raise the title.

[Velvet78]

PSG just won their first Champions League title, left with the same players in the team, i expect them to be a difficult competitor but chances should be slim even if they will make the league difficult for other teams to progress, they might be kicked out during any stage of the finals before the main final. I have the feeling that if Barcelona can make it to the semi final, this time around might become the next Champions League winners, with their performance so far they deserve to raise the title.

There is no need for PSG to make big changes in their squad. Luis Enrique's system and the current players are already more than okay for a back-to-back. 

Recently if you have noticed, the only team managed to beat them out of a tournament is Chelsea. I would love to see them facing each other in the Champions League this time...

And of course I can't overlook the fact that English teams in general made difficulties for them last season.

[KTChampions]

City is not currently considering Rodrygo, they wanted to have Palmer in their squad, but Chelsea rejected their first offer and demanded 250 million, the transfer market is going crazy, and I doubt City will be willing to pay such an amount for him. If we look at Rodrygo’s price, he is valued at half that amount, but obviously they have Marmoush and Haaland. And by the way, they have loaned Grealish to Everton, so another forward would not hurt them.

Guardiola wants to spend a quarter of a billion on a player he himself missed out on?   This will be further confirmation of his "genius".
As for Rodrigo, one does not preclude the other, Liverpool, after spending 300 million, are ready to spend another 110 million on Isak and apparently even more, since they are going to increase their offer for him. City have always been known for spending big, why would they lose to Liverpool now? I fully believe in such a transfer.

[$weetne$$]

PSG just won their first Champions League title, left with the same players in the team, i expect them to be a difficult competitor but chances should be slim even if they will make the league difficult for other teams to progress, they might be kicked out during any stage of the finals before the main final. I have the feeling that if Barcelona can make it to the semi final, this time around might become the next Champions League winners, with their performance so far they deserve to raise the title.

Going by tour point of taught, Barcelona even stands a better chance than PSG the way I see it, actually it is always more difficult to defend a trophy so if PSG are trying to defend the champions league trophy, I can bet that they will find it really difficult this time because the likes of Barcelona, Realm Madrid, Liverpool or Manchester City will not make the mistakes they made last season so they do not end up not getting the champions league, one of these teams I just mentioned are very likely to win than PSG been able to defend.

[Mehmet69]

Since PSG won the Champions League last season. And they did not make any changes in the squad. So it is expected that we will see a stable performance of PSG in the next season. PSG has an experienced coach like Luis Enrique. But Real Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool and City have all tried to strengthen their squad. Also Barcelona and Munich are also very strong. So the road to win the Champions League again for PSG is very difficult. Even my guess is that PSG will not be able to win the Champions League next season. They may be able to qualify for the semi-finals.

PSG just won their first Champions League title, left with the same players in the team, i expect them to be a difficult competitor but chances should be slim even if they will make the league difficult for other teams to progress, they might be kicked out during any stage of the finals before the main final. I have the feeling that if Barcelona can make it to the semi final, this time around might become the next Champions League winners, with their performance so far they deserve to raise the title.

After winning a title, a certain confidence usually builds up within the team. But it would be very foolish to continue playing with the same team. Because everyone else will understand their tactics and weaknesses. It would be very difficult for PSG to win the trophy twice at the same time.

But when it comes to Barcelona, I can say this. They were a very good team before and still are. Barcelona's game is never the same. They change their tactics again and again. They go out on the field to win perfectly. But it is not always the same. In all kinds of sports, luck is needed as well as skill. Football is no exception. But, this time Barcelona will try their best to make the trophy their own.

[ShowOff]

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PSG just won their first Champions League title, left with the same players in the team, i expect them to be a difficult competitor but chances should be slim even if they will make the league difficult for other teams to progress, they might be kicked out during any stage of the finals before the main final. I have the feeling that if Barcelona can make it to the semi final, this time around might become the next Champions League winners, with their performance so far they deserve to raise the title.

After winning a title, a certain confidence usually builds up within the team. But it would be very foolish to continue playing with the same team. Because everyone else will understand their tactics and weaknesses. It would be very difficult for PSG to win the trophy twice at the same time.

But when it comes to Barcelona, I can say this. They were a very good team before and still are. Barcelona's game is never the same. They change their tactics again and again. They go out on the field to win perfectly. But it is not always the same. In all kinds of sports, luck is needed as well as skill. Football is no exception. But, this time Barcelona will try their best to make the trophy their own.

In my opinion, the biggest benefit PSG gained from their success last season is the improvement in the team mentality, which will give them great motivation when they compete for trophies again next season and beyond. Winning back to back Champions League trophies is certainly not easy, but I think PSG has a good chance of doing so. Luis Enrique is highly experienced in reading the dynamics of competition, and he’s also quite a genius when it comes to preparing different strategies for each challenge.

On the other hand, I think Barcelona deserves to be among the favorites to win next season. They just need more luck than last season to reach the final, even though Hansi Flick hasn't been very active in recruiting new players in this summer transfer window. However, with Real Madrid current squad overhaul, Barcelona will likely face greater pressure in La Liga, which means they need to work harder to stabilize their performance in the Champions League.

[SmartCharpa]

There is no need for PSG to make big changes in their squad. Luis Enrique's system and the current players are already more than okay for a back-to-back. 

Recently if you have noticed, the only team managed to beat them out of a tournament is Chelsea. I would love to see them facing each other in the Champions League this time...

And of course I can't overlook the fact that English teams in general made difficulties for them last season.

Yes, Chelsea was the team who stopped PSG from winning the tournament, but they also lost to Botafogo in the group stage, despite some people believed that it was a fixed game, PSG they knew would not lose if the match was important to them. PSG may still win the Champions League back to back with the previous squad, but it seems that they still want to strengthen their squad after the defeat against Chelsea, as they just signed two new players.

However, Luis Enrique understands how to manage his club, and I'm sure they will need more players for the upcoming season. After the pressure of last season, most of their important players may not be at the same level since they need more time to relax and return to their best form. Chelsea is another team that we cannot write off in the Champions League this season, I believe they have the strength to win it.

[Phoenix Anka]

What prove do we have that Chelsea is very strong to the point that they can win UCL. Winning PSG in the CMC finals is not a guarantee that Chelsea have improved and stronger than the rest clubs that will participate in the Champions League competition. Don't forget that other clubs too have become stronger than before.

Yes, Chelsea have really improved and this year they can return to the ranks of the big clubs in the Premier League and in Europe. They have amply demonstrated this and are still demonstrating it. I, on the other hand, think that Paris will suffer a regression, citing the team they beat.

Chelsea is a much-improved team, as we saw in the last CWC tournament. They crushed Paris Saint-Germain in the final. It wasn't a simple, fluke win; they dominated the match. With these qualities, it's clear they'll be one of the most feared teams in this year's UCL. A team that easily beats PSG can beat any team in the world.

[Princess Leah]

In my opinion, the biggest benefit PSG gained from their success last season is the improvement in the team mentality, which will give them great motivation when they compete for trophies again next season and beyond. Winning back to back Champions League trophies is certainly not easy, but I think PSG has a good chance of doing so. Luis Enrique is highly experienced in reading the dynamics of competition, and he’s also quite a genius when it comes to preparing different strategies for each challenge.

On the other hand, I think Barcelona deserves to be among the favorites to win next season. They just need more luck than last season to reach the final, even though Hansi Flick hasn't been very active in recruiting new players in this summer transfer window. However, with Real Madrid current squad overhaul, Barcelona will likely face greater pressure in La Liga, which means they need to work harder to stabilize their performance in the Champions League.

Yeah, being the current Champions of the tournament makes them one of the top contenders, it qualifies them automatically and their major target would be trying to win it again, they'll want to join the category of teams that's won it consecutively, you know, it's a good record so they'll go into the competition this season with similar mentality as the previous season but with a new motive.

 Enrique is someone who dreams big, one of those coaches who loves to set records in any league they're in, so he'll come up with new ideologies for his players an upgrade mentality that would motivate them to emulate last season's success rate. Sure dear Barcelona is on team that I strongly believe would be top contenders this year, they were so close to reaching the finals last season so I believe they work more harder to reach it this season, the only major problem I think Barcelona has is their defense they're not very balanced in that area yet.