The likes of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid have been struggling of late
The UEFA Champions League is the most coveted trophy in Europe and that is why it always produces a very tough contest. However, Barcelona could have it easier in the tournament this season, considering that their top rivals in the competition have become very weak and are failing to convince with their performances.
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Their arch-rivals Real Madrid dominated the tournament in each of the past 3 years but following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, who left for Juventus this summer, Los Blancos have lost their firepower and they have been in a serious crisis since about three weeks into the term.
German champions, Bayern Munich have been far from their best while the likes of Paris Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid have not been very impressive in their European outings either. This development could also help Barcelona in their mission to claim Champions League glory this season.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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