Yet despite high-profile departures last summer and a mid-season change of coach, the German champions won 11 out of 11 while racking up 43 goals in the process. Messi is not human. It looked as though Manchester City was destined to go all the way last season. It was an embarrassing showing for a Chelsea side that otherwise had a solid 2019-20 campaign: 7-1 - Chelsea's 7-1 defeat on aggregate to Bayern Munich was the second-heaviest inflicted on an English team in Champions League history, behind only Arsenal's 10-2 aggregate defeat in the last 16 in 2016/17, also against Bayern Munich. The dust has barely settled on the 2019/20 campaign. His Champions League career is old enough to get its driver's license: 2005-2020. The lethal striker bagged 15 goals in ten Champions League appearances last season and posted a ludicrous tally of 55 goals in 47 games in all competitions. At the highest level, the likes of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen aren't going to cut it. Leroy Sane and Douglas Costa have been signed to bolster Flick’s attacking options, with world-class wingers Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry already at the club. Of course, we all know that Man City boasts one of the strongest squads in world soccer. And much as in the FA Cup final, much of the blame could be laid at the feet of the defense: Buying a LB & CB is non-negotiable, @ChelseaFC. Under Pirlo, Juve is somewhat of an unknown quantity. In fact, the club has only made it to the semi-finals on one occasion (2015/16), so it’s difficult to disagree with the notion that Guardiola’s men are Champions League chokers. For the 4th time in a row, #CFC exit the #UCL in the last 16. At the other end of the pitch, Los Blanco’s backline – led by the ageless Sergio Ramos – has a new-found solidity. https://t.co/aKgh7NqhgF, Bayern 4-1 Chelsea (7-1 on agg) Bayern won their sixth title at the expense of final debutants Paris. But if Koeman wants to be viewed as a managerial success at Camp Nou, winning the La Liga title won’t be enough. My. Considering the club won an astonishing four Champions League titles in five years between 2013/14 and 2017/18, it’s pretty obvious that Real’s recent UCL efforts have been well below par. Barcelona only suffered their shock quarter-final exit less than two months ago, but a new Champions League campaign is already just around the corner. Gareth Bale is gone, but if Eden Hazard can fulfill his potential at the Bernabeu this season, Real could yet reach another level. With Robert Lewandowski leading the team, you’d be foolish to bet against Bayern going all the way again. The 1st time Chelsea have ever conceded 7 goals in a two-legged tie. Oh. Man Utd pair haven’t travelled to Paris for Champions League opener, Madrid's tests confirmed the injury first reported on Friday, Barca icon has only scored once in four La Liga games, L'Equipe claims PSG midfielder will miss first two Champions League group fixtures with thigh injury. We all know that Atletico is capable of causing an upset, but there is no denying that Bayern should finish top of their group. No use for commercial purposes may be made of such trademarks. The Reds will be desperate to bounce back after bowing out of the Champions League in the Round of 16 last season, and you can bet your bottom dollar that Klopp’s side will be ready for the fight. Just saw the Messi goal. However, Liverpool’s defense has been far from convincing in the early stages of the new campaign. But we don't know how many moments like it he has left in the tank. 16/17: Last 16 v Monaco Of course, one shock result doesn’t make Liverpool a bad team. But let’s be honest, any team that features five-time Champions League winner Cristiano Ronaldo stands a great chance of securing the title. On the one hand, the players could use their past failures as motivation to go one better this year. Sunday 23 August 2020 All you need to know about 2019/20 UEFA Champions League winners Bayern. 'Lewangoalski' contributed a season's-best 15 goals (in addition to 34 in the Bundesliga). The inexperienced coach will be happy with his side’s favorable group-stage draw, although Barcelona will obviously pose some problems. https://t.co/nKBPfu1Ywi. UEFA ranking: 1This season: P11 W11 D0 L0 F43 A8How they got here: Group B winners, 7-1agg Chelsea (R16), 8-2 Barcelona (QF), 3-0 Lyon (SF), 1-0 v Paris (F)Last five games: WWWWWTop scorer: Robert Lewandowski (15)Last season: quarter-finalsEuropean Cup best: winners x6 (most recently 2019/20). Jurgen Klopp’s men got their hands on the Champions League trophy in 2018/19 before winning the Premier League title in 2019/20, so they clearly know what it takes to win silverware. Following last season’s La Liga triumph, Real Madrid has started the defense of their domestic crown in impressive fashion. The Catalan giants knocked off Napoli 3-1 (4-2 on aggregate), while the Bavarians took down Chelsea 4-1 (7-1 on aggregate) in a pair of matches that held their first legs all the way back in February before the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to Europe's top competition.