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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