December 12th 2024.
Mikael Silvestre, a former player of both Manchester United and Arsenal, recently shared his thoughts on which team he believes has the best chance of winning the coveted Champions League title. Despite Liverpool's flawless record in the 2024-25 tournament, Silvestre believes there is another team from La Liga who are even stronger contenders.
While Real Madrid may hold the record for the most Champions League wins, Silvestre doesn't see them as the favorites this season. Instead, he believes that Barcelona, under the guidance of manager Hansi Flick, will ultimately come out on top. The Catalan club is currently sitting at the top of La Liga, two points ahead of Real Madrid, and have been impressive in the Champions League as well.
"Looking at current form, Barcelona are in the best place to take Real Madrid's European crown," Silvestre stated in an interview with BoyleSports. He also highlighted the importance of squad depth, which he believes Barcelona has an advantage in over their rivals.
Silvestre's prediction is also backed by bookmakers, with Liverpool currently being seen as the favorites at 4/1 odds. However, Real Madrid and Arsenal are not far behind at 6/1, with Barcelona being viewed as the fourth biggest favorites at 13/2.
One of the key factors that Silvestre believes gives Barcelona an edge is their star-studded squad, which includes the likes of Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski. Yamal, who made a name for himself during the Euro 2024 tournament for Spain, has caught the attention of the world with his impressive performances. Meanwhile, Lewandowski is currently the top scorer in the Champions League with seven goals in six games.
While Liverpool may be dominating in the league phase of the tournament, Silvestre believes that Barcelona's history in the competition, coupled with Flick's experience, gives them the upper hand. "I'd give the advantage to Barcelona because of their history in the competition, but also because of Hansi Flick's experience, which is far above Arne Slot," he explained.
Only time will tell if Silvestre's prediction will come true, but one thing is for sure - the race for the Champions League title is heating up and it will be an exciting one to watch.
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