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.