Former Chelsea forward Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has weighed in on this season’s UEFA Champions League, identifying four clubs he believes have the best chances to lift the trophy, according to Sportskeeda.
The revamped competition, which now features 36 teams playing through a longer league phase, has already seen its fair share of surprises.
Aston Villa, unexpectedly, lead the pack with three consecutive wins, while Liverpool and Manchester City hold the second and third positions.
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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Named 4 Teams For Champions League
Ahead of this week’s Champions League fixtures, Hasselbaink pointed to Real Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, and Arsenal as the strongest contenders.
Speaking to BoyleSports, he said,
“Along with Manchester City and Real Madrid, I’d place Arsenal and Barcelona in my top four favorites to win the Champions League this season. I might’ve considered Bayern Munich, but I didn’t like their recent performances.”
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink highlighted his faith in Arsenal’s potential, noting, “I really think Arsenal will go far.”
His comments come as Europe’s elite clubs face growing competition in this expanded format, creating even greater intrigue as the tournament progresses.
With these four giants in his sights, Hasselbaink’s insights add to the mounting excitement around this season’s Champions League race.
