By yeckingo1 on Skatehive
The 2025/26 Champions League reaches its most exciting stage. The Round of 16 kicks off this week, on March 10th and 11th, with matchups like Arsenal vs. Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich vs. Atalanta, Liverpool vs. Galatasaray, Barcelona vs. Newcastle, Chelsea vs. PSG, and Manchester City vs. Real Madrid. With the draw now complete and the bracket set, the question is on everyone's mind: who will lift the trophy in Budapest on May 30th? Arsenal, the clear favorite According to Opta's algorithms, Arsenal is the clear favorite, with almost a 28% chance of winning the Champions League, nearly double that of the second favorite, Bayern Munich. Mikel Arteta's team has had a dream season: they are the most in-form team in all of Europe, haven't lost a single match in this edition of the Champions League, and also lead the Premier League. Their defensive solidity, versatile attack, and, above all, their set-piece prowess are their defining characteristics. Bayern Munich and Manchester City, th