5 teams that could win the UEFA Champions League this season

Modified Oct 04, 2019 08:31 GMT

Can Liverpool defend their European crown?

#3 Liverpool

The defending champions could go all the way once again.

Last season’s champions and the scourge of Barcelona and Lionel Messi in particular, this might be the season they repeat the feat of Real Madrid and win back-to-back titles. The Merseysiders are in a very good form at the moment, recording victory upon victory - domestically and abroad.

The Reds had an outstanding season last time out, the peak of which was the slaying of mighty Barcelona at Anfield. This season, they seem to have picked up right where the left off.

The current form of the team sees them sit comfortably at the top of the Premier League table, boasting a 100% record. An exciting 4-3 victory against Red Bull Salzburg the last time out has helped forget about the loss to Napoli on the opening matchday. It should not come as a surprise if they wind up in the hunt for the trophy once again.

Jurgen Klopp's men are not slowing down at all. The fans continue to create a fantastic atmosphere for the players as they hunt down more silverware this season.

About the author

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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Edited by A. Ayush Chatterjee