Paris Saint-Germain forward Ferran Torres has identified his former club, FC Barcelona, as one of the primary contenders to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy this season. The 26-year-old Spain international shared his assessment following PSG’s dominant 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, September 9, a match in which he secured a hat-trick.
When asked about the tournament’s favorites, Torres included his current side, PSG, alongside Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. While PSG and Barcelona enjoyed high-scoring opening fixtures, the other two giants had contrasting starts. Barcelona dismantled Feyenoord 5-1 at the Spotify Camp Nou, featuring goals from Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Karim Adeyemi, and Gabriel Jesus. Conversely, Real Madrid struggled to secure a narrow 2-1 win against Inter Milan, while Bayern Munich cruised to a 5-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt at the Allianz Arena on Thursday.
Barcelona’s form under manager Hansi Flick has been particularly impressive. Following a summer transfer window that brought in high-profile talents like Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Rodri, and Gabriel Jesus, the Catalan side has emerged as a formidable force. They have won all five of their opening matches across all competitions, scoring 22 goals while conceding only three.
The team’s domestic campaign began with a 5-0 win over Elche on August 23, followed by a 2-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao and a 5-2 triumph over Rayo Vallecano. They continued this momentum by defeating Valencia 5-0 before their emphatic Champions League opener against Feyenoord. With four of their five games featuring at least five goals and three clean sheets recorded, Hansi Flick’s squad has established itself as a team many opponents are currently hoping to avoid.
While the tournament is in its early stages, the firepower displayed by these four clubs suggests they are well-positioned for deep runs in the competition. As the season progresses, it remains to be seen which of these favorites will maintain their current level of performance on the European stage. The report also notes that pSG star Ferran Torres names former team Barcelona among his 4 favorites to win the UCL this season. The report also notes that they beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in their next game and followed it up with a 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano on Matchday 3. The report also notes that barcelona are off to a devastating start this season. The report also notes that recording a total of 22 goals to their name and conceding just three, hansi Flick’s men have scored five goals in four of those games.
