UEFA Champions League 2026/27 Season

[Chilwell]

Inter Milan did not make their team much stronger to compete fiercely with the top European teams so I am not surprised by what happened to them in the Champions League competition, in fact I am even more pessimistic about them, especially since the standards they apply are only to compete in the Serie A competition, so of course it will be even more difficult for them to be able to compete fiercely in the Champions League.

I don't think that Inter standard is only to compete for Seria A. Have you forgotten that Inter played with PSG last two seasons. Chivu is a new coach because Inzaghi left after that failure. He decided to win Seria A first  before he can focus on winning the Champions League. Don't forget that Chivu doesn't have much experience in UCL. With his first experience, he can do better next season.

Everything that happened to Inter Milan this season, i refer it back to last season which there have opportunity in winning trophies, but unfortunately due to their declined performance at the end they could not be able to win any trophy. Maybe they change the strategy to only concentrate on one particular trophy which I see a very good results with them, they have a very good squad to compete even at Europa level comfortably, but I don't know what bring a sudden change in their decision, if you should check their record, they won the league with an interval of 11 points between them and runner up. I'm just eager to see how this season will be for them, but I am still expecting trophy at the end of the season.

[ndutndut]

We are in the boring stages of the Champions League for now. In an early qualification phase... But as of the qualification playoffs things can be more fun with better teams' joining it.

We are all wondering whether PSG will manage to share the consecutive title record with Zidane's Real Madrid. 3 titles in a row... It is quite possible though if they keep up the same performance level. Other teams still don't have a solution for it.

This stage of the Champions League now is for qualifiers, these teams in this current stage are all teams that wasn’t able to qualify through direct top two or top three spot in their respective leagues, but it will end soon.

However, I don’t think PSG will win the Champions League for the third times in a row, they struggled in the last final against Arsenal, so you don’t expect an easy Champions League for them next season because other teams are preparing for the Champions League next season and Arsenal is also trying to add up some players in order to try their luck again this season.

Yes. Regarding whether PSG can match Madrid record of winning three consecutive Champions League trophies, I still doubt PSG ability to achieve that next season. Last season, PSG still had many weaknesses but they still had a bit of luck. This can be seen in their victory against Muenchen in the semi finals. They secured a tough victory, and in that match several decisions went against Muenchen. Perhaps if Muenchen hadn't been disadvantaged by the referee, PSG wouldn't have been able to beat Muenchen, especially in the second leg which was played at Muenchen's home ground.

Then, in the final against Arsenal, they also struggled to win in regulation time, so their victory in the penalty shootout was certainly a stroke of luck. What I mean is that PSG performance last season still had several weaknesses, and if they don't improve their performance next season, especially if they don't bring in several players, I doubt PSG will be able to reach the final and win a third consecutive title. As you said next season will not be easy to compete because many rival teams have made major changes and continue to increase the depth of their squads.

[len01]

Yes. Regarding whether PSG can match Madrid record of winning three consecutive Champions League trophies, I still doubt PSG ability to achieve that next season. Last season, PSG still had many weaknesses but they still had a bit of luck.

Then, in the final against Arsenal, they also struggled to win in regulation time, so their victory in the penalty shootout was certainly a stroke of luck.

Why are you so convinced that PSG's success last season was purely down to luck? Reaching the Champions League final is far from easy. Just look at PSG's journey from the start of the season to lifting the UCL trophy, and you'll realize it wasn't just luck. Their mentality, combined with the right tactics, is what enabled them to achieve such remarkable success.

[HustleZ]

Why are you so convinced that PSG's success last season was purely down to luck? Reaching the Champions League final is far from easy. Just look at PSG's journey from the start of the season to lifting the UCL trophy, and you'll realize it wasn't just luck. Their mentality, combined with the right tactics, is what enabled them to achieve such remarkable success.

You’re exaggerating it mate, he just said it involved a bit of luck not totally dependent on luck. Its true that reaching the UCL finals is a really big deal but that involves luck too, if they hadn’t been lucky they wouldn’t have reached this srage. So apart from PSG’s tremendous performance luck was also a factor.

[sergiorus]

Yes. Regarding whether PSG can match Madrid record of winning three consecutive Champions League trophies, I still doubt PSG ability to achieve that next season. Last season, PSG still had many weaknesses but they still had a bit of luck.

Then, in the final against Arsenal, they also struggled to win in regulation time, so their victory in the penalty shootout was certainly a stroke of luck.

Why are you so convinced that PSG's success last season was purely down to luck? Reaching the Champions League final is far from easy. Just look at PSG's journey from the start of the season to lifting the UCL trophy, and you'll realize it wasn't just luck. Their mentality, combined with the right tactics, is what enabled them to achieve such remarkable success.

Not entirely luck, but the competition lately has been lame.

Also, they have an easy ride in the French League and approach final stages of UCL not as exhausted as the teams from top-tier leagues.

In terms of pure power PSG is not even remotely close to the golden Real Madrid of 2016-2019

[nelson4lov]

You’re exaggerating it mate, he just said it involved a bit of luck not totally dependent on luck. Its true that reaching the UCL finals is a really big deal but that involves luck too, if they hadn’t been lucky they wouldn’t have reached this srage. So apart from PSG’s tremendous performance luck was also a factor.

True that. Luck played a key factor in their UCL success last season but so did their performance as you have rightly said so. Between the two UCL finalists, Arsenal was the luckiest. Arsenal were fortunate to get the easiest path to the champions league final which was also the path of the least resistance. Even pundits called it the easiest path to Budapest. Leverkusen was mid table, they got passed Sporting with 1 goal then won Athletico Madrid 2-1. Even those they played teams that have never won UCL, all their games were grindy. PSG on the other hand needed more handwork than luck because everyone they met were seasoned UCL winners.

[Dzwaafu11]

Yes. Regarding whether PSG can match Madrid record of winning three consecutive Champions League trophies, I still doubt PSG ability to achieve that next season. Last season, PSG still had many weaknesses but they still had a bit of luck.

Then, in the final against Arsenal, they also struggled to win in regulation time, so their victory in the penalty shootout was certainly a stroke of luck.

Why are you so convinced that PSG's success last season was purely down to luck? Reaching the Champions League final is far from easy. Just look at PSG's journey from the start of the season to lifting the UCL trophy, and you'll realize it wasn't just luck. Their mentality, combined with the right tactics, is what enabled them to achieve such remarkable success.

PSG performance was so great in the last season, from the beginning till ending of the season. Any team that can be able to reach such stage is not by luck, but by their performanse so saying PSG won the UCL trophy last season is pure luck is a lie, they work for it and they got it at the right time.

By next season we will see what PSG performance will looklike, because right now many teams are ready for this season comeptition, it will be a tough one in the coming season, we will see if PSG will be able to dominate.

[Jaycoinz]

You’re exaggerating it mate, he just said it involved a bit of luck not totally dependent on luck. Its true that reaching the UCL finals is a really big deal but that involves luck too, if they hadn’t been lucky they wouldn’t have reached this srage. So apart from PSG’s tremendous performance luck was also a factor.

True that. Luck played a key factor in their UCL success last season but so did their performance as you have rightly said so. Between the two UCL finalists, Arsenal was the luckiest. Arsenal were fortunate to get the easiest path to the champions league final which was also the path of the least resistance. Even pundits called it the easiest path to Budapest. Leverkusen was mid table, they got passed Sporting with 1 goal then won Athletico Madrid 2-1. Even those they played teams that have never won UCL, all their games were grindy. PSG on the other hand needed more handwork than luck because everyone they met were seasoned UCL winners.

I think I will argue on this, arsenal were the best team even in the group stages with a perfect record. They won the likes of Bayern Munich who were one of the top teams last season and I feel they would have matched any of the teams too in the champions league draw last season so am not completely comfortable saying their part was  easy. I feel if arsenal were given the part that PSG played they would have still made it to the finals, it was just quite unfortunate for them to have played not so much in the final against PSG.

[LUCKMCFLY]

 It's crazy when you think about it because this isn't just any team we're talking about but Serie A winners and it's making me think that Inter are just dangerous in their league and not much of a force in Europe because for a team of their calibre to keep getting knocked out before quarter finals is embarrassing. If they don't figure out what's wrong, I think they'd keep making the same mistakes which will see them being booted out again. 

Italian football will undoubtedly rise again. I believe that with the lineup Maldini puts in place, plus another coach, they will be the same as they were a few years ago. The problem is that they need to focus on finding the right players. There are many young players who play very well, many players who are active in the lower leagues. That's where they should concentrate, on giving them all the support possible so they can improve. But the level that Inter shows in the UCL is very high.

[Joy- maker]

Ousmane Dembele said they are going for the 3rd one next season, I know that PSG are the best team in the world right now but I don’t believe or think they will lift the champions league title next season, they lifted the champions league this season by luck, and the reason why I said they won by luck was because penalty is a game of luck and they won the champions league by penalty, next season any team that will meet them in the final will win them that’s if they will even make it to the final again next season.

PSG didn't win the champions League title by Luck, they defeated arsenal on merit and proved that they are the best team in Europe by winning the final conveniently without struggling. And for your information winning is winning, wether it is by penalty or otherwise.

As the matter of fact, I strongly believe that PSG will be lifting the champions League title for the third time, because they have what it takes. However, since you said that if PSG make it to the final this season that they will definitely be beaten by their rivals, let's watch and see how it goes.

[GiftedMAN]

Yes. Regarding whether PSG can match Madrid record of winning three consecutive Champions League trophies, I still doubt PSG ability to achieve that next season. Last season, PSG still had many weaknesses but they still had a bit of luck.

Then, in the final against Arsenal, they also struggled to win in regulation time, so their victory in the penalty shootout was certainly a stroke of luck.

Why are you so convinced that PSG's success last season was purely down to luck? Reaching the Champions League final is far from easy. Just look at PSG's journey from the start of the season to lifting the UCL trophy, and you'll realize it wasn't just luck. Their mentality, combined with the right tactics, is what enabled them to achieve such remarkable success.

The first team that PSG won the champions League could be said to be as a result of luck because playing Inter Milan in the finals was as easy as their match against a second division team but the last season champions League win wasn't about luck they were physically and mentally prepared for the competition if you followed up the group stage games they were careful not to drop points even when they played Against Bayern Munich on the semi finals.

Beating Arsenal in the finals wasn't luck cause they were down with one goal before coming back to equalize before going into the penalty shootout where they won. PSG was the better team they outplayed Arsenal to win the finals.

[$weetne$$]

I don't even know why olise really wants to join Real Madrid, the club he is are actually doing very well and for me they are more better than Real Madrid so I don't really know why his even considering to join Real Madrid or is it because of mbappé, as for me I will advise him to remain in Bayern Munich since his still doing very well in the club and the club really love him so he should remain in the place that he is well respected and seen as a star.
You are right if olise should leave Bayern Munich they will actually find another replacement.

Olise himself to the best of my knowledge has not made any official move that suggests his own hunger or desire to move to Madrid,  speculations has been the vast part of the information we have about Olise moving to Madrid, and then if it be confirmed true that he has such Intentions,  I will consider it one of the things we see with young talented players,  they do have that tendencies of wanting to explore,  they believe and in some cases actually do have the time and talent, so they will not want to be held down for too long in a particular team, when they are been sorted after and they always switch amongst clubs and have a career life time experience.

[Berry2d]

In know distant time from now, the world will start waiting for the European champions to come in and prove there worth and teams like Manchester Manchester United that have been off for many year's may sound as the area of concentration for all.
I don't know if there will be chances for many teams to come back to there winning runs but the only teans am interested at now is to watch Manchester united because they are considered one of the teams to win the champions league this season.
Although it will not be an easy one for Manchester United because all teams are tirelessly working to improve and get ready for the team

[Tamaperdana]

Why are you so convinced that PSG's success last season was purely down to luck? Reaching the Champions League final is far from easy. Just look at PSG's journey from the start of the season to lifting the UCL trophy, and you'll realize it wasn't just luck. Their mentality, combined with the right tactics, is what enabled them to achieve such remarkable success.

You’re exaggerating it mate, he just said it involved a bit of luck not totally dependent on luck. Its true that reaching the UCL finals is a really big deal but that involves luck too, if they hadn’t been lucky they wouldn’t have reached this srage. So apart from PSG’s tremendous performance luck was also a factor.

Yes,, it's true that luck is a very important factor in football. Sometimes even truly great teams can't do much when they're unlucky. For example,, in the previous World Cup, Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia. It was clearly because Argentina was unlucky at that time, as every chance they had always went in and hit the goalpost. So, that's why I think luck is also very important in football.

But still, good performance is clearly the main capital, because a football team with poor performance can't possibly win just by luck. Because, in essence, luck comes when everything is already at a fairly good point, and that means when the team's performance is also not too bad. So, in conclusion, PSG also won because of their performance, but with a little help from luck. Because we can't deny that.

[Adbitco]

The first team that PSG won the champions League could be said to be as a result of luck because playing Inter Milan in the finals was as easy as their match against a second division team but the last season champions League win wasn't about luck they were physically and mentally prepared for the competition if you followed up the group stage games they were careful not to drop points even when they played Against Bayern Munich on the semi finals.

Beating Arsenal in the finals wasn't luck cause they were down with one goal before coming back to equalize before going into the penalty shootout where they won. PSG was the better team they outplayed Arsenal to win the finals.

You must definitely be joking when you said the first time they won the champions league was by lucky, are you really serious or you're just trying to sound sarcastic? You're talking as if PSG were sleeping while the other teams were busy playing and then they magically found themselves in the finals. Your statement makes me doubt if actually you watched the champions league that year or even if you didn't watch, at least there's livescore for you to check the scores and the teams that played all through the competition that year. A team fought well right from the knockout stages all through to the finals and you say they won it by luck.

[Daniel91]

Yes. Regarding whether PSG can match Madrid record of winning three consecutive Champions League trophies, I still doubt PSG ability to achieve that next season. Last season, PSG still had many weaknesses but they still had a bit of luck.

Then, in the final against Arsenal, they also struggled to win in regulation time, so their victory in the penalty shootout was certainly a stroke of luck.

Why are you so convinced that PSG's success last season was purely down to luck? Reaching the Champions League final is far from easy. Just look at PSG's journey from the start of the season to lifting the UCL trophy, and you'll realize it wasn't just luck. Their mentality, combined with the right tactics, is what enabled them to achieve such remarkable success.

The first team that PSG won the champions League could be said to be as a result of luck because playing Inter Milan in the finals was as easy as their match against a second division team but the last season champions League win wasn't about luck they were physically and mentally prepared for the competition if you followed up the group stage games they were careful not to drop points even when they played Against Bayern Munich on the semi finals.

Beating Arsenal in the finals wasn't luck cause they were down with one goal before coming back to equalize before going into the penalty shootout where they won. PSG was the better team they outplayed Arsenal to win the finals.

Winning the Champions League, after a very long and tiring season and many matches played against the strongest European clubs, never depends solely on luck, but primarily on the strength and quality of the team, their mental strength, and luck is only a very small factor.
Inter played a very good season in the Champions League 2 seasons ago and one bad game in the final cannot change that.
PSG has been dominant in the Champions League in both last seasons and their victories and trophies are absolutely deserved.
The victory in the last final against Arsenal also showed their mental strength and quality.
It's never easy to get back into the game after your opponent leads and defends well.
This season, PSG will again be the main candidate for the title.

[Solokan]

Ousmane Dembele said they are going for the 3rd one next season, I know that PSG are the best team in the world right now but I don’t believe or think they will lift the champions league title next season, they lifted the champions league this season by luck, and the reason why I said they won by luck was because penalty is a game of luck and they won the champions league by penalty, next season any team that will meet them in the final will win them that’s if they will even make it to the final again next season.

If, for example, PSG's performance is better than last season, it's possible they could win the title again next season. PSG has a strong team, and having won the UCL for two consecutive seasons is strong evidence that PSG is a tough team to beat. But somehow, I also have a feeling that PSG will have a hard time winning the title next season, as other teams are certainly preparing for the upcoming season. Now, we'll see whether PSG can win the title again next season.

But I think PSG has the potential to be a tough opponent to beat, and I think there's definitely potential for PSG to reach the semifinals, even if they don't win the title. But if PSG wins again, it's certainly a sign that PSG is a very strong team.

[Taricoins]

I agree with you. I think Italian football, both club and national, has been in a crisis of play and results for a long time. The Italian national team has not qualified for the last 3 World Cups and Italian clubs have not won the Champions League for almost 20 years and this is not a coincidence but a reflection of the decline in the quality of Italian football and its lagging behind the English and Spanish leagues.
Inter's appearance in the Champions League final 2 years ago was just an exception that can't hide the long-term problems of Italian football.
This season I don't expect Italian clubs to be competitive in the Champions League.

Yeah, this decline Is becoming alarming, I think it all stems from there tactics and approach to matches, I have never liked the Italian leagues defensive approach, it worked for them years ago but they now need a dynamic shift to compete and I feel the biggest change to there football might come from Cesc Fabregas and the Como team he is building, all he needs now that he is in the Champions League is the funding to take the team to the next level.

[m4r1o]

Bayern Munich boards have already come out to tell the public and Real Madrid that Michael Olise is not for sale because he's na important player for the club and his roles do contribute heavily to the club's progress. Let's not forget that Vincent Kompany have Michael Olise been key part of his project at the Allianz arena.

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez doesn't need to bring Michael Olise because he already has a good thing going on in Real Madrid. There's every need for Real Madrid to bring in Michael Olise but there are things that need to be done because everything have already been taken good care of under the new manager, José Mourinho and the president, Florentino Perez.

Olise finds himself on a violin string, a very complicated choice for the boy who will have to understand which choice will be the most suitable for his future, i believe that the dream is to go to Real Madrid but that he has to go there in a few years, continue to improve and prove that he is really worth it.

[Different patterns]

Everything that happened to Inter Milan this season, i refer it back to last season which there have opportunity in winning trophies, but unfortunately due to their declined performance at the end they could not be able to win any trophy. Maybe they change the strategy to only concentrate on one particular trophy which I see a very good results with them, they have a very good squad to compete even at Europa level comfortably, but I don't know what bring a sudden change in their decision, if you should check their record, they won the league with an interval of 11 points between them and runner up. I'm just eager to see how this season will be for them, but I am still expecting trophy at the end of the season.

If they can improve in their performance last season and not only that make the necessary changes that will help them maintain their consistency till the result is gotten, then they will be able to lift a trophy next season at least, because it's one thing to have the ability to compete at the highest level and it's another thing to maintain their level of performance to finally lift the trophy. And they will need to work on their mentality also that their main prize of their efforts is the trophy not the applause or temporal consistency because it is possible that what changed is not the tactics but probably the players having so much confidence that they can get the job done without much effort, which is wrong because in a competition like that, whatsoever brought a team to a level of consistency over other teams must  be sustained to keep them there till they get the trophy.