Opinion: 3 reasons why the Champions League might have a new winner this year

2. Atletico and Tottenham are very strong at home:

Atletico Madrid stunned Juventus 2-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano last night, and continue to be quite a force at home. They have lost only one home match in the ongoing season so far, and that defeat came against the mighty Real Madrid. They have some very good players in Antoine Griezmann, Diego Godin and Saul Niguez, whereas striker Alvaro Morata has been recently signed to score the elusive goals in big matches.

Griezmann has scored 18 goals so far this season, and continues to be Atletico’s talisman. Atletico are unlikely to surrender their 2-goal lead against Juventus, and should make it to the quarter-final. They might even prove to be third time lucky this year after having lost in two Champions League finals against Real Madrid in 2013-14 and 2015-16.

Tottenham Hotspur have also been very impressive at home so far, and their thumping win over Borussia Dortmund has almost ensured a place for them in the last 8. Son-Heung-Min and Christian Eriksen have been in great form for them, and with Harry Kane’s likely return from an injury, Mauricio Pocchettino’s team can dream big this time around.

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Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

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