PSG go for three in a row as Champions League returns
Luis Enrique’s side have cemented their place among the competition’s greatest teams with back-to-back titles, but a third straight would be historic.
Paris St-Germain (PSG) aims to achieve a historic feat by winning the Champions League title for the third consecutive year as the UEFA competition resumes. The French club successfully defended their title last season, beating Arsenal on penalties in Budapest. PSG's back-to-back victories make them one of only a select group of clubs to achieve such a remarkable feat, alongside Real Madrid, Ajax, and Bayern Munich.
The introduction of the new Champions League format, featuring 36 teams in the league phase, has only increased the competition's prestige. However, PSG struggled in the league phase during the past two campaigns, often needing to advance through a play-off round to reach the knockout stages. This season, they will face familiar opponents, including Manchester City, Barcelona, and Aston Villa.
The financial strength of the Premier League ensures that all of its representatives will be strong contenders, with Arsenal poised to make a significant return to the competition after losing in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final over the last three years. With each passing year, the likelihood of a non-superclub winning the Champions League appears increasingly remote, with Barcelona eager to reclaim its crown and Real Madrid preparing to defend Jose Mourinho's side against heavy odds.
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