Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of the Brazilian national football team, has identified four top contenders for the UEFA Champions League title this season. In an interview with Tutto Sport, Ancelotti named Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich as his favorites to win the prestigious competition.

Speaking ahead of the upcoming Champions League fixtures, Ancelotti shared his thoughts on the current state of the tournament. He noted that the traditional powerhouses, including Real Madrid, PSG, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich, are once again poised to make a deep run in the competition. Ancelotti, who has won the Champions League with both Real Madrid and AC Milan, emphasized that these teams have consistently demonstrated their ability to perform at a high level.

The Italian coach also commented on the expanded first phase of the tournament, which was intended to increase interest and excitement. However, Ancelotti suggested that the initial matches have not entirely lived up to expectations, with some surprising results and high-scoring games. Despite this, he acknowledged that the competition is still in its early stages and that the favorites will likely begin to assert themselves as the tournament progresses.

Paris Saint-Germain, the current Champions League holders, will be looking to defend their title after a dominant 5-0 win over Inter Milan in last season’s final. With the tournament heating up, fans can expect intense competition among the top teams, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich, as they vie for a spot in the later stages of the competition. As the Champions League continues to unfold, Ancelotti’s assessment of the top contenders will be closely watched, and their performance will be scrutinized in the coming weeks.