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Champions League: Opta Unveils Top Favorites for the Title, PSG an Outsider Before Round of 16

July 11, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

Ahead of this week's first leg matches for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, analytics firm Opta has released its comprehensive ranking of the teams most likely to claim the ultimate victory. Arsenal distinctly emerges at the top of this prestigious list, positioning them as the clear frontrunners. Following closely behind the Gunners are formidable European giants Bayern Munich and Liverpool, securing their spots as strong contenders. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain, a prominent club in European football, finds itself significantly further down the list of favorites, designated as an outsider as the knockout stage commences.