The coach of the Brazilian national team, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed his conviction about the main favorite to lift the Liga cup from the UEFA Campeões in the 2025/26 season. The Italian commander surprised by naming Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as the likely winner of the prestigious European tournament. The statement was made in an interview with beIN Sports, having repercussions on the world football scene.
The current selection of Ancelotti represents a significant change in his perception compared to early December when he considered Real Madrid as the main contender for the title. However, the Spanish team, his former club, ended their journey in the competition early, being eliminated in the quarter-finals after a challenging clash against Bayern’s Munique.
Ancelotti revises favoritism after Real setback
Carlo Ancelotti’s analysis reflects the dynamism and unpredictability of top-level European football. Sua’s initial vision, which placed Real Madrid at the top of the list of candidates, was reevaluated after the outcome of the quarterfinals. Merengues’s exit from the dispute opened space for other teams to gain prominence in their projection for the title. With its star-studded squad, PSG is looking for an unprecedented trophy and has established itself as the experienced coach’s new bet.
Real Madrid’s elimination took place in two intense games against Bayern and Munique. The clash, which totaled an aggregate score of 6-4 in favor of the Germans, highlighted the strength of the Bavarian team and the difficulty of any team in maintaining consistency in all phases of the competition. The defeat marked the end of Madrid’s hopes of winning another European title this season.
Confrontos decisive in the semifinals
With Real Madrid out of contention, Campeões’s Liga advances to a semi-final stage full of expectations and high-caliber duels. Paris Saint-Germain, named by Ancelotti as the favorite, will face a great challenge in the next stage of the tournament. The French team will face Bayern from Munique, who proved lethal against Real.
The other semi-final clash will put two powerhouses of English and Spanish football face to face. Madrid’s Atlético will face off against Londres’s Arsenal, in a series that promises balance and refined tactics. Ambos clashes will define the finalists who will continue in search of European glory.
- Semifinal 1: PSG x Bayern of Munique
- Semifinal 2: Atlético of Madrid x Arsenal
- Jogos outbound: April 28th and 29th
- Jogos back: May 5th and 6th