Paris Saint-Germain are the reigning Champions League winners and will attempt to become the first club since Real Madrid in 2018 to retain the trophy. Heavy competition from other major European clubs threatens that bid. The league phase begins in September and the final will be held on May 30, 2026 in Budapest. Inter Milan reached the 2025 final after eliminating Bayern Munich and Barcelona but lost 5-0 to PSG. Simone Inzaghi has left and Cristian Chivu is the new head coach, making this a transition season despite a strong squad. Napoli, under Antonio Conte, won Serie A but lacked European fixtures last season and exited the Coppa Italia early, creating uncertainty about coping with multiple competitions.
FourFourTwo's Champions League power rankings are here, as the biggest clubs in Europe once again vie to be named the best side on the continent. Paris Saint-Germain claimed that honour in some style last season, and will now be determined to become the first side to retain the trophy since Real Madrid did it in 2018. But it's not going to be easy amid heavy competition from some massive sides who want to take European football's grandest prize home for themselves.
Inter Milan surprised a few people by dumping Bayern Munich and Barcelona out of the competition in the knockout stages last season, only to suffer a 5-0 humiliation at PSG's hands in the final. It's going to be tough for Inter to go one better this season, and it remains to be seen just what kind of effect Simone Inzaghi's departure will have.
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