The coronavirus pandemic has affected countless sports teams internationally. UEFA has made the tough but necessary decision to suspend all Champions League matches until further notice. The following will give you a precise yet brief outline of the top soccer teams to watch out for in the Champions League allowing you to more accurately place your future sports bets on platforms such as at Scr888.
Manchester United
Manchester United have always remained a fan favourite. Winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in 1999 cemented their fans' dedication for years to come, and they have not disappointed their hopes for the future either.
The club has proven its ability to produce world-class players such as Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholesa, and it does not lack in current talent either, with the likes of Paul Pogba and Odion Ighalo. They have capital to spare and they benefit from having their own retired veteran Ole Gunnar Solskjær as their manager.
Real Madrid
The unforgettable era of the Galacticos policy during Florentino Pérez's time brought together world-class players under one roster. With players such as Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos, and Sergio Ramos, the youth of Real Madrid matured into a formidable opponent for any team they faced. They have also won a record number of three back-to-back Champions League trophies - an honour rivalled by no other team.
Real Madrid are hard to score against, courtesy of defensive players such as Sergio Ramos and Marcelo Vieira. An equally dangerous offence powered by Eden Hazard, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale has ensured that no team could take it easy against them for a second on the field.
That is until Ajax finally knocked Real Madrid out last year, leading them to win just half of their group-stage matches. Yet with Zinedine Zidane as their coach, they have no shortage of talent and leadership to pull themselves together when they want to.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have just a four-point lead ahead of Bundesliga - but this goes in their favour. They are now used to playing high-stakes games under pressure, and they have proven this with their 7-2 win against Tottenham. With the stewardship of their manager Hans-Dieter Flick, the club have won seven out of eight games.
Watching Out for the Underdogs
While the top contenders may give fans and gamblers higher betting odds, the underdogs are nothing to be scoffed at.
Notable Underdog: Tottenham
Tottenham have faced a tough time since Mauricio Pochettino was sacked in November. Despite the odds stacked against them, they have shown that being ranked eighth in Premier League does not hamper their performance. Their manager Jose Mourinho has a knack for turning the tables on the odds and has a capable roster in his hands to make the plays. All in all, the underdogs are among the top soccer teams to watch out for in the Champions League.
