Arsenal Struggles, Barcelona Falters, Real Madrid on the Upswing

This week’s Power Rankings show changes among Europe’s top clubs.

10. Bodo/Glimt 🆕

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Bodo/Glimt has made headlines after an impressive 3-1 victory against Inter Milan at home in the UEFA Champions League play-offs. This win might seem surprising, given the club’s location in the Arctic Circle, but they have proven themselves as a strong team.

Having just missed out on the Eliteserien title last November by one point, Glimt has also managed draws against Borussia Dortmund and wins over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid recently.

9. Chelsea 🆕

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Chelsea is on a roll under coach Liam Rosenior, winning nine matches with their only loss in the League Cup semi-finals against Arsenal. They currently lead the Premier League in expected goals.

Although they have faced relatively easy opponents, their upcoming matches against Burnley, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Newcastle will really test their abilities.

8. Inter Milan ↔️

Last week: 8th

After a significant 3-2 win over rival Juventus, Inter faced a surprise loss to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. They are at the top of Serie A but could risk an early exit from Europe, having reached the final last year. They must recover at the San Siro next week.

7. Barcelona ⬇️

Barcelona had a tough week, suffering a 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa Del Rey semi-finals and losing the La Liga top spot after a 2-1 loss to Girona.

A shift in strategy may be necessary for the team under Hansi Flick.

6. Lyon ⬆️

Last week: 7th

Lyon is performing well in Ligue 1, six points behind PSG. They remain unbeaten this year and have won 13 consecutive matches since a loss to Lorient in December.

5. Lens ⬆️

Last week: 5th

Lens capitalized on PSG’s recent loss by winning 5-0 against Paris FC, moving to the top of Ligue 1. With just one loss since November, they have recorded 14 wins across all competitions.

4. Real Madrid ⬇️

Last week: 6th

Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad, putting them back on top of La Liga. They have not lost in the league since December 7.

3. Man City ↔️

Last week: 3rd

Manchester City continues to compete for multiple titles after a solid win over Salford City in the FA Cup, improving their odds in the Premier League title race without even playing this weekend.

2. Arsenal ⬇️

Last week: 1st

Arsenal has struggled lately, drawing 2-2 with Wolves after leading by two goals. Despite being the top team in the Premier League, they haven’t fully capitalized on their chances.

1. Bayern Munich ⬆️

Last week: 2nd

Bayern Munich remains strong, recently defeating Werder Bremen 3-0 and holding a three-point lead in the Bundesliga.

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