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The most prestigious football tournament in the world is ready to hit your screens this week with some breath-taking and spine-chilling moments. The stadium that hosts the UEFA Champions League Final is a holy pilgrimage for all the football fans around the world who dream of witnessing their favorite club win it all on a grand stage.
Real Madrid had the honor to hold the cup last year and with competition being tougher this time around, it isn't easy to predict who might take the gold in their trophy cabinet at the 2019 Champions League Final, to be held in Ukraine.
Here are 5 teams that could win the Champions League this year
#5 Liverpool FC
Well, Liverpool might not be the most favorite candidate to win the glorious trophy this time around but they definitely will head to the competition with some momentum. The side has produced some of the best counter attacks this season and with Van Dijk's inclusion, the team would definitely try their level best to succeed in the competition.
They are scheduled to face FC Porto in the Knockout stages and, a solid commitment could see them through to the next stages of the Champions League. There's no denying that the team lacks balance particularly after the unfortunate departure of Coutinho but, the team could walk in as the dark horses in this competition and with sheer confidence and drive, they could produce what is expected of them and, turn themselves into legitimate contenders.
#4 Bayern Munich FC
The German side has all the ability to make their way to the finals of the UEFA Champions League and have always dominated this competition. Despite being placed behind PSG in the group stages, they stand a good chance to display quality football and decimate the opposition with their style of play.
Bayern Munich faces Besiktas next in the Knockout stages and the odds will be in the Germans favor to deliver when the time comes. They have the experience to perform confidently at these competitions and do not be surprised if they embarrass the opposition to elevate their stakes.
#3 Real Madrid FC
The Spanish side will head to the knockout stages to defend their prestige and while they have not performed well this season, there's still some motivation that could fuel them to success.
Real Madrid has had a disappointing season and with the fans expecting a monumental victory in the finals, players like Ronaldo and Bale would have to pull out all the stops in their arsenal to make a statement.
They will face a tough competitor in PSG at the Knockout stages and if the team is able to stick to the plan and stay determined in the field, they could bring back much needed momentum to their side and become legitimate contenders to lift the trophy again this season.
#2 Manchester City FC
If you're looking for a team that has complete control over the game and will display quality attacking football in this competition, then it is Manchester City. The team has improved under the supervision of Pep Guardiola and, have constantly produced results by being one of the most dominating sides in the English Premier League.
The strong side will head to knockout stages with a lot of momentum and face Basel in what could be another clean sweep for the team. Manchester City will definitely hold the EPL this season and with some much-needed coordination, the side will look to grab the UEFA Champions League.
#1 FC Barcelona
This is a personal favorite and the team certainly deserves this position considering they have displayed tremendous coordination this season and, with Messi bringing back his magic, Barcelona is on a whole new stratosphere.
They are top contenders to win the Champions League this season but do face a tough task ahead of them in Chelsea when they face them in the Knockout stages.
Barcelona has been solid overall and, with fans expecting them to rule the competition, it seems likely that they will deliver what is expected of them. The magical combination of Messi and Suarez can dominate any game and decimate the opposite in splendid fashion. Expect this team to go ahead in the final stages and possibly win it all to claim the trophy.
