Pedri Names PSG Top Favorites to Retain Champions League Title

Paris Saint-Germain, the defending UEFA Champions League champions, have been tipped as the top favorites to retain their title this season by FC Barcelona midfielder Pedri, as the club prepares for its final league phase matches.

In a recent interview with Esquire magazine, the 23-year-old Spanish international highlighted PSG's strength ahead of Barcelona's own ambitions in the competition. "PSG first and foremost," Pedri said, naming them alongside Arsenal, Manchester City, and Real Madrid as the leading contenders. He also praised Sporting Lisbon for their impressive performances, calling them a team that has "pleasantly surprised" him with their quality football. Pedri expressed optimism for Barcelona, stating, "It won't be easy at all, but I hope we can repeat last season's domestic treble and also win the Champions League." The Catalan club last lifted the trophy in 2015 and reached the semifinals in the previous campaign before falling to Inter Milan on aggregate.

PSG, under head coach Luis Enrique, secured their maiden Champions League title in the 2024-25 season with a commanding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Munich final. Goals from Desire Doue, who scored...