European Club Power Rankings: December 2018

#6 Barcelona

Barcelona are at the top in a cut-throat competition in the LaLiga

Barcelona are currently leading the LaLiga table, as was expected of them in the light of Real Madrid's fall down the spiral. The Catalans have managed to stay ahead of everyone with 28 points from 14 games.

Lionel Messi and co have scored 37 goals and conceded 19, leading to a goal difference of +18. Their massive inlet of goals given their weak defence is the reason why they have missed out on a higher ranking.

Since November, they have won three, drawn one and lost one game in the league. Overall, they have drawn 4 and lost 2 games, showing a lack of consistency that has resulted in other teams being just a whisker away from toppling them.

Barca will play Espanyol, Celta Vigo and Levante in December following a 2-0 victory over Villareal at the start of the month. Barring Espanyol, we can surely expect the Catalans to bag maximum points in the remaining two games.

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#5 Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have thrived amidst Bayern's fall from the pedestal

Borussia Dortmund have made the most out of Bayern Munich's fall from grace. They are currently leading the Bundesliga with 33 points from 13 games, eight ahead of Borussia Moenchengladbach.

Dortmund have netted 37 goals and conceded 13, resulting in a goal difference of 24. The club has been victorious in their last four games as they aim to continue their advent towards the league title.

Schalke 04, Werder Bremen, Fortuna Duesseldorf and Borussia Moenchengladbach are the teams Lucien Favre's men will come up against in the remainder of December, following a 2-0 victory over Freiburg at the start of the month.