Could We See an Underdog Champions League Winner for 2024/2025 Season?

It’s officially the Champions League season, and this year we will have an opportunity to see a lot of teams taking their chances over the The European Champion Clubs’ Cup, for season 2024/2025. With moments like format changes, tight schedules and an early summer transfer window, some of the fans’ favorite teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea will be among the clubs that are expected to take advantage of these switched conditions. 

However, let’s not underestimate historically strong teams, nowadays considered as underdogs that will try to make the most of the current updates on the competition this season. Yes, bookies are heavily favoring teams like Real Madrid or Manchester City, but football is an unpredictable sport, and maybe this season will be marked by an underdog’s victory. Let’s take a look over the odds for some of the teams which have the potential to challenge this year’s favorites, but have never won a Champions League trophy. 

Arsenal

According to sportsbooks, among the teams considered as underdogs Arsenal has the most chances for a first time Champions League trophy victory. The club has been fully reconstructed after Mikel Arteta accepted the role of the team’s manager. Some heavy investment in young talents have been made in aim to attract the top youth names of English and European football. In Artete’s debut year the team had a great success with an FA Cup win, but since then no major victories were noted. Their primary goal is winning the Premier League, and two years in a row they come really close to winning, finishing second. However their ambition doesn’t stop here, as Arsenal current squad is full of potential and desire for victory. The Champions League is a perfect opportunity for European glory, so the team is ready to finally lift the trophy.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

When it comes to financial power, no other team can compete with Paris Saint-Germain. Over the past…

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Publish date : 2024-10-28 14:31:06

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