Inter Faces Challenges as Manchester United Makes Comeback

This week’s Power Rankings see significant changes as Barcelona rebounds and Manchester United makes a return to the list.

10. Inter Milan ⬇️ (Last week: 8th)

Inter Milan suffered a heavy loss, leading to a drop in their Power Rankings position.

After losing to Bodo/Glimt, many expected Inter to recover in the second leg against the Norwegian side.

They didn’t. Another defeat at San Siro marked a historic low for the team.

9. Manchester United 🆕 (Last week: N/A)

Manchester United returns to the Power Rankings as Michael Carrick’s caretaker role continues positively. Super-sub Benjamin Sesko scored the only goal against Everton, securing a 1-0 victory.

The team has won five of their six league matches under Carrick, drawing the other, putting them in the Champions League positions.

9 – Michael Carrick is still unbeaten in any competition during both his spells as Manchester United manager (P9 W7 D2). Only Ole Gunnar Solskjær (11) and Herbert Bamlett (10) had more games before their first loss. pic.twitter.com/V0WqeTcEtG

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 23, 2026

8. Bodo/Glimt ⬆️ (Last week: 10)

Bodo/Glimt has earned serious recognition. This week, they recorded the biggest win in their history by eliminating Inter Milan from the Champions League at San Siro.

Proving their previous success was not a fluke, Bodo defeated Inter again to reach the Round of 16. Unlike before January, they have now overcome Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and Inter in consecutive matches.

Bodo/Glimt have secured some incredible wins in the Champions League this season! 🤯

Their league campaign ended in November last year! 😳#UCL pic.twitter.com/K4ZxA4tyij

— DR Sports (@drsportsmedia) February 24, 2026

A remarkable achievement.

7. Lyon ⬇️ (Last week: 6th)

Lyon’s winning streak has come to an end with a loss at Strasbourg, halting their 13-game unbeaten run in all competitions. They remain within the top three of Ligue 1, but their upcoming match against fourth-placed Marseille is crucial.

6. RC Lens ⬇️ (Last week: 5th)

Lens suffered a setback at home against AS Monaco. This result allowed Paris Saint-Germain to regain the top spot in a competitive Ligue 1 title race. How Lens responds will be key to their title hopes.

Barcelona rebounded after a tough week, defeating Levante comfortably. Goals from Marc Bernal, Frenkie de Jong, and Fermin Lopez helped them secure the win, taking advantage of Real Madrid’s slip at Osasuna to rise to the top of La Liga.

4. Real Madrid ↔️ (Last week: 4th)

Real Madrid had a mixed week, losing their top position in La Liga after the defeat at Osasuna. A late goal from Raul Garcia was a major disappointment for the team.

However, they bounced back to defeat Benfica midweek, showing professionalism in their playoff match.

3. Man City ↔️ (Last week: 3rd)

At full-time, Manchester City celebrated a hard-fought 2-1 win against Newcastle, with Nico O’Reilly scoring both goals. They continue to chase Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

2. Arsenal ↔️ (Last week: 2nd)

Arsenal needed a strong performance to avoid further criticism after recent struggles. In the North London Derby, despite Spurs leveling the score after Eberechi Eze’s opener, Arsenal secured a decisive 4-1 victory.

Making an impact 👊

Highlights of Vik’s impressive performance in the derby. 🧱 pic.twitter.com/psPLhbOtWZ

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) February 24, 2026

1. Bayern Munich ↔️ (Last week: 1st)

Bayern remains at the top of the Power Rankings after defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2, with Harry Kane scoring two goals.

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