3 clubs that could stop Liverpool from defending the Champions League this season

#1 Juventus

The Champions League remains in the sights of Ronaldo and his colleagues.

Two Champions League final defeats to Barcelona and Real Madrid in 2015 and 2017 respectively forced Juventus to get serious with their European ambitions. The Bianconeri are determined to lay hands on the prestigious trophy once again after several years.

The club made a great statement when it completed the signing of Mr. Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid in the summer of 2018 to lead their charge towards the continental crown. The experiment didn't succeed last season but they'll be in for it once again this term. As it stands, they've come out stronger with Maurizio Sarri now in charge of the team and Ronaldo taking his game to another level.

The Portuguese is firing on all cylinders at the moment. He's taken up from where he left off last season and his return in front of goal has increased drastically. The attacker has bagged 23 goals and 3 assists from 28 appearances for the Bianconeri across all competitions so far. He is peaking at the right time as they continue their chase for European glory.

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