Champions League 2019/20 favourites

Too many of Europe's elite clubs crumbled in the 2018/19 

Champions League, in which Liverpool ended as champions. 

But the new season is here and the big names are ready to 

bounce back and fight for the trophy. With the draw coming this 

Thursday, MARCA have looked at the ten favourites to be 

crowned champions in Istanbul.

Real Madrid

They fell to Ajax last time but they had won four of the 

previous five on offer. Now they've reinforced by bringing in 

Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Ferland Mendy and Eder Militao, 

with Paul Pogba still being pursued. Madrid will be desperate

 to assert their dominance over European football again.

Barcelona

Last season it was their main objective and they looked good 

to go all the way until a semi-final second leg collapse at 

Anfield. Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong have already 

come in, not to mention that Neymar could yet return.

Atletico Madrid

They missed the chance to win the Champions League at 

home last year and they've had a summer of transition. It's 

early still, but the new signings look to have settled already 

and Diego Simeone will be keen to go far in Europe.

Manchester City

It's the only thing Pep Guardiola hasn't won since moving to 

England, and he's struggled to conquer Europe since leaving 

Barcelona. Players have arrived, notably Rodrigo Hernandez 

and Joao Cancelo, and they'll fancy their chances.

Liverpool

The champions didn't do much this summer as Jurgen Klopp 

opted to work with what he had and they'll want that 

continuity to prove beneficial on the pitch. Up top, Mohamed 

Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino will cause problems 

for anyone.

Tottenham

They surprised many by reaching last year's final where they 

were unlucky to lose. A handful have come in, but there's still 

uncertainty surrounding Christian Eriksen. Challenging on 

multiple fronts won't be easy.

Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo alone is enough to suggest they're 

contenders. Add the signings of Matthijs de Ligt, Aaron 

Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot and you have a very strong team 

again this season.

PSG

Neymar will likely leave, but Kylian Mbappe and Edinson 

Cavani can carry a load in attack. With Ander Herrera joining 

their midfield, they'll back themselves to go far.

Bayern Munich

A new era has begun in Bavaria. Franck Ribery and Arjen 

Robben are gone, but Ivan Perisic and Philippe Coutinho have 

come in to carry the load. At the back, they've added Lucas 

Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard.

Borussia Dortmund

They put Bayern on the ropes in the Bundesliga last season 

and they've kept their core. Thorgan Hazard is one of the 

arrivals as they'll be keen to surprise many.