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Favorites for next seasons Champions League

Posted on 5/13/12 at 3:42 pm
Posted by BobLoblaw
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Posted on 5/13/12 at 3:42 pm
So rather than ask "how do you rate the best teams in Europe" I figured this would be a better way to do it.

We can't all agree on whose best but we can (maybe) agree on who will be considered favorites for the tournament that decides who the best team in Europe is. Movement over the summer makes this list subject to change but I want to get everyone's opinion bearing in mind the seasons these clubs have just had and their potential to improve next year. Make sense?

Rate who you think will be the favorites, no need to include odds or anything like that but I think it makes sense to do it in tiers.

Real Madrid
Barcelona

Man City
Bayern Munich
Man U

Dortmund
Milan
Arsenal

Juve
Valencia
PSG
Chelsea/Spurs
Porto
This post was edited on 5/13/12 at 4:15 pm
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 5/13/12 at 3:46 pm to
I might have to put Dortmund in tier 2.
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
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Posted on 5/13/12 at 3:50 pm to
real
bayern
barca
man united
man city
This post was edited on 5/13/12 at 3:52 pm
Posted by Jumbeauxlaya
LSU
Member since Jan 2011
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Posted on 5/13/12 at 3:54 pm to
quote:


Man City
Bayern Munich
Man U

Dortmund
Milan
Arsenal



It really depends on the transfers that happen this summer.. this seems a little reactionary rather than predictive.

I can see a distinct possibility of Dortmund and Arsenal on even terms with your tier 2 next season.
Posted by TN Bhoy
San Antonio, TX
Member since Apr 2010
60589 posts
Posted on 5/13/12 at 4:02 pm to
Celtic






Everyone else.
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160123 posts
Posted on 5/13/12 at 4:14 pm to
I wonder how Barça will look without Pep. Bayern should be stronger next season. Shaqiri and Dante will both provide great depth. They may be interested in making another signing as well, maybe another striker since Jupp never gave Petersen any games. Also, Emre Can should be full time in the squad next season that will give Schweiny a chance to relax sometimes.
Posted by Caplewood
Atlanta
Member since Jun 2010
39157 posts
Posted on 5/13/12 at 5:42 pm to
If Milan get Rossi and balotelli they will be solid.

City should make a nice run

Real is pushing for Ibra so they won't win the UCL if he's there.

Bayern will be stacked as will dortmund

Malaga will shock some folks
Posted by Dijkstra
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Member since Sep 2007
8738 posts
Posted on 5/13/12 at 10:57 pm to
As much as I'm a United fan and know they'll do good things, if they don't make some changes and maybe stop deciding to go auto-pilot, they might as well give their spot to someone who actually wants to attack and win.
Posted by wm72
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2010
7804 posts
Posted on 5/13/12 at 11:44 pm to
quote:

Real Madrid
Barcelona

Man City
Bayern Munich
Man U

Dortmund
Milan
Arsenal

Juve
Valencia
PSG
Chelsea/Spurs
Porto


We'll see how the summer plays out but, right now, I'd say Juventus is solidly better than Milan. Their defense is truly exceptional and you would imagine they'll upgrade quality depth a bit and bring in another elite striker.

Milan's success may depend on whether the move from Fiorentina sparks Montolivo back into top form. He's an elite talent but really hasn't played that well this past year. Milan have a lot more work to do in the summer to catch Juve.



Posted by j1897
Member since Nov 2011
3600 posts
Posted on 5/14/12 at 8:34 am to
Juve
Arsenal
Milan
Chelsea
PSG


All considerably better than Borussia Dortmund.
Posted by BobLoblaw
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2011
2324 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 8:21 pm to
Real Madrid
Barcelona

Man City
Bayern Munich
Man U

Dortmund
Chelsea
Arsenal
PSG

Juve
Milan
Valencia
Porto

Just wanted to bump this thread now that the season is coming up. I made a few changes to the tiers, what do y'all think?

ETA: my reasoning for this thread from the first post
quote:

So rather than ask "how do you rate the best teams in Europe" I figured this would be a better way to do it.

We can't all agree on whose best but we can (maybe) agree on who will be considered favorites for the tournament that decides who the best team in Europe is. Movement over the summer makes this list subject to change but I want to get everyone's opinion bearing in mind the seasons these clubs have just had and their potential to improve next year. Make sense?

Rate who you think will be the favorites, no need to include odds or anything like that but I think it makes sense to do it in tiers.
This post was edited on 8/14/12 at 8:27 pm
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