Our Power Rankings are back as Real Madrid moves up, while Manchester City falls down the list.
📈 Power Rankings: Manchester City drops, Real Madrid rises
10. Lyon 
Lyon enters the Power Rankings for the first time this season, overtaking Paris Saint-Germain to secure a spot in the top 10.
Paulo Fonseca’s team has won nine out of their last ten games since his return from suspension. This success puts Lyon just two points away from the Champions League spots in Ligue 1 and into the last 16 of the Europa League.
7TH WIN IN A ROW FOR LYON ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅ pic.twitter.com/Bj8SJPixmF
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) January 22, 2026
A 1-0 victory against Young Boys on Thursday places Lyon at the top of their Europa League group ahead of Aston Villa.
9. Juventus ⬇️ (last week: 8)
Juventus faced ups and downs this week, suffering a 1-0 loss against Cagliari that disrupted their Serie A title chase, ending a run of six unbeaten league matches. However, they bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Benfica in Europe, keeping alive their chances of qualifying for the last 16.
8. Porto ⬇️ (last week: 7)
Porto secured a win against Vitoria SC in the Primeira Liga thanks to a late penalty from Alan Varela. However, they had to settle for a draw against Viktoria Plzen, causing them to drop out of the top eight in the Europa League.
7. Manchester City ⬇️ (last week: 5)
Manchester City had a challenging week, suffering a derby loss to Manchester United and a shocking defeat against Bodo/Glimt in Europe. This raised concerns about Pep Guardiola’s management for the first time in his tenure.
Manchester City players agree to refund 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘴 who travelled to Norway 🇳🇴👏
All 374 supporters will be reimbursed after the 3–1 defeat, with tickets costing around £25 each 💸 pic.twitter.com/Ws1qV4FMgG
— The Football Faithful (@FootyFaithful_) January 22, 2026
6. Aston Villa (No change)
Aston Villa remains strong in the Europa League under Unai Emery, securing progress with a 1-0 win over Fenerbahce. Despite being third in the Premier League, Emery insists they are not title challengers.
Real Madrid is proving itself under Alvaro Arbeloa. A 2-0 victory over Levante in La Liga puts them closer to Barcelona. They also showcased their strength with a spectacular 6-1 win against AS Monaco in the Champions League.
🗺️ Where keepers can’t reach. pic.twitter.com/Khh67j8rVK
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 21, 2026
4. Barcelona ⬇️ (last week: 3)
Barcelona’s recent loss has allowed Real Madrid to close the gap in La Liga’s title race. Nonetheless, Hansi Flick’s side rebounded with a crucial Champions League win against Slavia Prague.
3. Lens ⬆️ (last week: 4)
Lens is currently on a fantastic run, winning ten consecutive matches after a 1-0 victory over Auxerre. They remain leaders in Ligue 1, with hopes of a first league title since 1998.
Lens beat Auxerre 1-0 and extend their winning run to 10 games across all comps.
They remain one point ahead of PSG at the top of Ligue 1 as they chase a first league title since 1998 🔴🟡 pic.twitter.com/HANsE95ZL9
— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 17, 2026
2. Arsenal (No change)
Arsenal is emerging as Champions League favorites, having secured a club-record seven straight wins in the tournament, including a challenging victory at Inter Milan. They lead the Premier League by seven points, positioning themselves for a remarkable season.
7 – Arsenal’s current status@ChampionsLeague: 7 wins from 7 matches@premierleague: 7 points clear at the top
Heaven. pic.twitter.com/hj9T2sfHDw
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 20, 2026
1. Bayern Munich (No change)
Bayern Munich continues to dominate in Germany this season. They were trailing at half-time against RB Leipzig but turned the game around to win 5-1. Their strong performance keeps them at the top of the league, and they remain unbeaten at home in Champions League group stages since 2013.
Bayern Munich shine in front of their home fans.
The record champions are now unbeaten in 38 straight home group stage and league phase games in the Champions League — a run stretching back to 2013 🤯
✅36 wins
🤝2 draws
❌0 defeats pic.twitter.com/NzbSl5cX2O— DW Sports (@dw_sports) January 22, 2026
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