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📈 Power Rankings: PSG put pressure on Bayern at the top
TL;DR
PSG has intensified competition at the top of the Power Rankings, putting pressure on Bayern Munich. The rankings reflect recent performances in domestic and Champions League football.
Key points
- PSG pressures Bayern Munich at the top of the rankings
- Rankings reflect performances in domestic and Champions League football
- Sporting CP dropped from 8th to 10th place
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📈 Power Rankings: PSG put pressure on Bayern at the top
Each week we rank the best teams in Europe based on their rolling performances and results.
After an epic week of domestic and Champions League football, there’s been a serious shake-up to the Power Rankings.
10. Sporting CP ⬇️ (Last week: 8th)
Sporting bowed out of the Champions League in admirable circumstances, after a narrow 1-0 aggregate defeat to Arsenal over two legs.
The Portuguese side frustrated the Gunners for much of the tie, and attention will now turn to overhauling Porto in the title race. Keeping a similar level of solidity will aid their cause. Sporting are unbeaten in the league since August.
Read – Champions League Team of the Week – Llorente, Diaz, Dembele
9. Juventus 🆕
A massive few weeks for Juventus has hauled The Old Lady back into the Champions League places. Six games unbeaten, including four wins, has lifted Juve above Como and Roma in the race for Europe. A 1-0 win at Atalanta feels like a potentially definitive result.
8. Napoli ⬇️ (Last week: 7th)
Napoli’s five-game winning run came to an end after the champions were held at Parma, though Antonio Conte’s men extended their unbeaten run. It doesn’t look quite enough to defend the Scudetto, however, with Inter now boasting a nine-point lead.
7. Inter Milan 🆕
Speaking of which, Inter climb back into the Power Rankings table after a thrilling win at Como. The Nerazzurri recovered from two goals down to edge a seven-goal thriller, with Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries on target twice. The Scudetto is in sight.
6. Real Madrid ⬇️ (Last week: 5th)
Real Madrid are heading towards a season without silverware, a scenario deemed a disaster in the Spanish capital. A draw with Girona on Friday night saw the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona widen to nine points, before Alvaro Arbeloa’s side bowed out in Europe.
Q&A
How did PSG perform to pressure Bayern Munich in the Power Rankings?
PSG's recent performances in both domestic and Champions League matches have significantly improved their standing, putting pressure on Bayern Munich.
What factors are considered in the Power Rankings for European football teams?
The Power Rankings are based on rolling performances and results of teams in both domestic leagues and the Champions League.
What is the current position of Bayern Munich in the Power Rankings?
Bayern Munich currently holds the top position in the Power Rankings, facing increased pressure from PSG.
Which team dropped in the Power Rankings this week?
Sporting CP dropped from 8th to 10th place in this week's Power Rankings.