After defining the teams classified for the quarterfinals of the Champions League, Rivaldo, idol of the Brazilian National Team, revealed the club that he thinks will be the favorite in the competition
After defining the teams that will compete in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, the possible confrontations and who are the favorites are beginning to be speculated. With just eight clubs remaining, the world’s biggest club competition enters its decisive phase. Therefore, Rivaldoidol of SelectionBrazilianrevealed who he thinks will become champion of this edition.
Due to the tradition and excellent history in the competition, Rivaldo believes that we will have a two-time champion. “That’s why I believe Real Madrid are the main favorites to win the Champions League at the moment, closely followed by City, with one of the best squads, and by Bayern, who have a lot of experience in the decisive stages”said the former player to “Betfair”.
Despite believing that the Spanish club is the team to be beaten, Rivaldo also highlights the qualified and well-trained squad of the manchester city. “Theoretically, Manchester City has the best squad in the competition and the best player so far (Haaland), but the Madrid team is the team with the greatest tradition in the competition and the one that best knows how to play the decisive matches”he stated.
Talking about City, it’s impossible to do without what haaland did in the last game. In the return match against RB Leipzigthe attacker scored five times and equaled Messi It is LuizHadrian, as the player with the most goals scored in a single Champions League match. At just 22 years old, the Norwegian impresses the five-time champion.
“His finishing skills are impressive and I have little doubt that he will one day be the best player in the world, especially having made the choice to sign for Manchester City, a club that always arrives at decisions.”submitted Rivaldo over Erling Haaland.
Source: sportbuzz
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