The UEFA Champions League 2023/24 season has vigorously kick-started its qualifying round in June.
It is a dream come true for any club to grab the UCL trophy. Every season, Europe's top clubs are in fierce competition to declare themselves as the winners of the Champions League and the upcoming campaign promises to be nothing short of epic.
While it is still too early to cast firm predictions, below are the top 3 clubs around Europe that can have a victorious conclusion in their path to the Champions League in the upcoming season.
Real Madrid
Despite the departure of some of their finest players in the last season, including Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard, Carlo Ancelotti's side remain one of the contenders of the UEFA Champions League. Having previously clinched the title 14 times, the Spanish giants will have strong chances to take their title count to 15.
Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga are some of Real's top talents who promise not to disappoint. The last time Ancelloti's side became the winners of the most-desired trophy was during the 2021/22 football season.
Manchester City
After securing their very first Champions League trophy last season, Pep Guardiola's squad have shown no signs of retreating their position. After winning a historic treble just a few months ago, there is no doubt that City will have strong enough spirit and skills to repeat their success.
Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bryune, Phil Foden and John Stones make some of the most successful collaborations when it comes to excelling on the pitch. Although the Citizens have waved goodbye to their captain Ilkay Gundogan, who made a free transfer to Barcelona, the team is still a top favourite to win the Champions League.
Barcelona
During the last campaign, Xavi Hernandez guided the Catalans to the heights of La Liga, although the team did not have the same success in Europe. Having won their last Champions League title in 2015, and 4 more times before that, Barcelona remain one of the top candidates to bounce back and declare their dominance over elite Europe teams for a season.
Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan, Inigo Martinez and Orio Romeu will undoubtedly add more power to Xavi's men in the upcoming campaign. The squad's attacking lineup is already impressive, supported by a technically skilled midfield, and backed by a dynamic defense.
