Our football betting analyst offers an early look at the odds for next year’s Champions League winner, with Manchester City currently leading the pack, followed closely by Real Madrid.
With Euro 2024 concluded, the spotlight shifts to the 2024/25 Champions League. Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, are the bookmakers’ favorites, narrowly ahead of Real Madrid, who secured their 15th European title in June by defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley.
Pep Guardiola’s squad aims for their second Champions League trophy, having previously won in 2023. Meanwhile, other top contenders include Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, all looking to make significant impacts in the tournament.
This season introduces a revamped Champions League format. Thirty-six teams will compete in a single league, each playing eight matches against different opponents. The top eight teams will secure direct entry into the knockout stage. Teams finishing between 9th and 24th place will enter a two-legged playoff to earn a spot in the last 16.
As anticipation builds, fans and pundits alike are eager to see how the new format influences the competition and whether Manchester City can maintain their dominance or if Real Madrid will add another title to their illustrious history.
SEE BELOW LIVERPOOL’S CHANCES TO WIN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE:
