Pedri Lists Champions League Favorites, Omits Bayern Munich

The comments arrived as Opta’s latest model favored Arsenal, with PSG level with Bayern.

Overview

In an Esquire interview, Barcelona midfielder Pedri named PSG, Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid as the strongest contenders in the Champions League.
Bayern Munich was not included in his list despite their strong season, a notable omission highlighted in coverage of the interview.
Pedri said he hopes to repeat last season’s domestic treble and win the Champions League.
Opta’s post–matchday-six rankings rate Arsenal as title favorite at 22 percent, with PSG and Bayern both at 14 percent and Barcelona at 7 percent.
PSG sit on 13 points in an automatic Round of 16 position and resume with games against Sporting Lisbon and Newcastle United.