Fittingly, he scored Madrid's 1,000th European Cup goal against Shakhtar earlier this campaign.ĭid you know? Madrid have never failed to make it through the group stage of the Champions League.ġ6 February & 8 March Salzburg (AUT) vs Bayern (GER) Salzburg Key player: Karim Benzema Many people wondered where Real Madrid’s goals would come from when Cristiano Ronaldo left in 2018, but the France forward has more than stepped up to the plate to become the club's talisman. He is one of just three coaches to have won the European Cup/Champions League on three occasions. Madrid are where they want to be, and from here they're always a threat.Ĭoach: Carlo Ancelotti The manager who steered Madrid to 'La Décima' in 2014 returned last summer for a second stint in charge. With Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior delivering the goods, the Merengues could afford a surprise stumble at home to debutants Sheriff. Real Madrid reporter: Madrid's strong form on the road – three wins, nine goals, none conceded – underpinned their progress. Key player: Kylian Mbappé Competing for the limelight with Messi, Neymar and Ángel Di María, the France starlet has been the main source of goals for Paris in this season's tournament, providing devastating runs into the final third, assists and lethal finishes.ĭid you know? When Paris overcame Bayern in the 2020/21 quarter-finals, it was the first instance in Champions League history of the previous season's runners-up eliminating the holders in the knockout stage. In the Zone: Paris' counterattack against LeipzigĬoach: Mauricio Pochettino The brains behind Tottenham's surprise run to the 2019 final, the Argentinian replaced Tuchel at the Paris helm in January 2020, some 20 years after signing for the club as a defender. The 2019/20 runners-up have everything required to go one better this term – not least attacking talent aplenty in Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Neymar – but they must improve their consistency in Europe and Mauricio Pochettino needs to find the best way to support his 'MNM' spearhead.
Paris reporter: Despite coming second in their group to Manchester City, Paris remain among the chief contenders for the trophy. City) European Cup best: runners-up ( 2019/20)Ĭampaign in ten words: Star-studded team with huge potential still seeking the right balance. UEFA ranking: 7 Group A: runners-up (W3 D2 L1 F13 A8) Last season: semi-finals (L 1-4 agg vs Man. Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) vs Real Madrid (ESP) Paris Saint-Germain He has endured something of a stilted campaign but remains key.ĭid you know? Guardiola reached his eighth Champions League semi-final last season – the joint-most in the competition's history alongside José Mourinho. Key player: Kevin De Bruyne The 30-year-old schemer passed 250 appearances for the club last season and remains a talismanic figure in their midfield despite the riches around him. He has scooped three league titles apiece at the helm of the Catalan club, Bayern and City.
When on song, their football is peerless.Ĭoach: Josep Guardiola One of the most decorated coaches in the game, the 50-year-old won this competition twice with Barcelona. They came so close to that elusive first title last term and Josep Guardiola has raised the bar once more as he chases a first Champions League triumph since 2011. City reporter: City have arguably taken their game to another level this season. UEFA ranking: 2 Group A: winners (W4 D0 L2 F18 A10) Last season: runners-up (L 0-1 vs Chelsea) European Cup best: runners-up ( 2020/21)Ĭampaign in ten words: Guardiola's free-flowing outfit have been mesmerising to watch at times. The 23-year-old started this campaign in similar form after winning his first two Portugal caps in June.ĭid you know? Sporting had progressed from the group stage on only one of their eight previous attempts in the Champions League era. Key player: Pedro Gonçalves He had netted just seven career goals for Famalicão before joining Sporting in August 2020 but ended his first term in Lisbon as the league's top scorer with 23. The Lions set a league record for the longest unbeaten sequence in a single campaign – 32 matches unbowed – and dispatched Braga in the League Cup final.
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Coach: Rúben Amorim The former Portugal midfielder masterminded Sporting's first Liga title in 19 years during his first full season as coach.
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