Statistics Shock Real Madrid and Favor Barcelona for Champions League Title
Thursday 13-03-2025
Opta statistics have revealed the latest predictions regarding the chances of clubs remaining in the 2025 Champions League, with FC Barcelona leading the list of favorites to win the title, surpassing major clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Inter Milan, while Real Madrid's chances came in lower than expected despite their advancement to the quarter-finals.

With Liverpool exiting the tournament after losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16, Barcelona's chances of winning the title have increased, as they secured 20.4% of the winning odds, making them the most favored team under coach Hans Flick.

Paris Saint-Germain came in second with a 19.3% chance, ahead of Arsenal in third place with 16.8%, while Inter Milan, the only remaining Italian team in the tournament, ranked fourth with 16.4%.

Real Madrid, the reigning champion and record holder for most titles, found themselves in fifth place with only 13.6%, despite overcoming Atlético Madrid in the Round of 16 via penalties.

The ranking of favorites to win the 2025 Champions League:

Barcelona: 20.4%.

Paris Saint-Germain: 19.3%.

Arsenal: 16.8%.

Inter Milan: 16.4%.

Real Madrid: 13.6%.

Bayern Munich: 9.7%.

Aston Villa: 2.8%.

Borussia Dortmund: 1%.

Opta's predictions rely on a comprehensive analysis of team performances in past seasons, in addition to recent statistics such as attacking strength, defensive solidity, and player levels in domestic and continental competitions. The predictions also consider previous match results between the contending teams, giving Barcelona an edge after their strong season in both the Champions League and La Liga.

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