5 most exciting teams of the 21st century

#3 Real Madrid (2015 - 2018)

Zinedine Zidane's team won three successive Champions League crowns

What this Real Madrid team achieved in just three years is simply unbelievable. They made history by becoming the first side to win the UEFA Champions League in three successive seasons. They also claimed several trophies including one La Liga title, two Club World Cups and two UEFA Super Cups.

The team had Cristiano Ronaldo leading the attack, supported by Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale. They were matched by the midfield consisting of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro. Meanwhile the likes of Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane, Dani Carvajal and Marcelo manned the defense.

It also had a legendary manager in charge, with Zinedine Zidane proving his tactical brilliance from the dugout. During those three splendid years, there was certainly no better attacking team in Europe.

#2 Manchester City (2017 - present)

Pep Guardiola has built a formidable team at the Etihad Stadium

When it comes to playing exciting football, no one does it better than Manchester City in Europe at the moment. The Cityzens have been a huge force to be reckoned with under the guidance of Pep Guardiola over the last few seasons.

Their possession-based and fluid system has proven to be effective both in English and European football. The team is made up of brilliant players, boasting incredible talent across the defense, midfield, attack and even the bench.

Pep Guardiola's men have won the Premier League title three times within the last four years. Alongside that, they won four Carling Cups, one FA Cup and two Community Shields within the same timeframe.

#1 Barcelona (2008-2012)

It's almost impossible to think of a more exciting team than this one

Arguably the greatest football team in history, there are not many teams that can compare with this legendary Barcelona side. Under Pep Guardiola, the group took the tiki-taka system to the summit of world football. They outplayed opposition clubs with ease and strolled to claim major honors.

They made history by becoming the first side to win six trophies in a single year. They claimed the Champions League, La Liga, Copa del Rey, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Spanish Super Cup in 2009. Pep Guardiola led the group to claim 14 trophies within four years before leaving in the summer of 2012.

The team featured a number of world-class superstars. The likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta turned football to art with their magical displays. Players like Sergio Busquets, Dani Alves, Pedro and David Villa also had tremendous contributions.