Alan Shearer makes a bold declaration—Real Madrid are without doubt the ultimate force in this year’s Champions League!”
Alan Shearer makes a bold declaration—Real Madrid are without doubt the ultimate force in this year’s Champions League!"
Alan Shearer Declares Real Madrid as Undisputed Champions League Favorites
Footballing legend Alan Shearer has confidently placed Real Madrid at the top of his list as the team most likely to claim this season’s UEFA Champions League trophy. The former England and Newcastle United striker believes that Madrid’s recent performances have solidified their status as the frontrunners in Europe’s most prestigious club competition.
Despite a shaky start in the tournament’s league phase—where Los Blancos struggled with three losses in eight matches, ultimately finishing outside the automatic qualification spots in 11th place—Carlo Ancelotti’s men roared back to life in the knockout stage. Their emphatic 6-3 aggregate triumph over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City sent shockwaves through the footballing world, reaffirming their pedigree on the grandest stage.
A breathtaking hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé under the floodlights of a euphoric Santiago Bernabéu sealed City’s fate, ensuring Madrid’s passage to the last 16 and reinforcing their reputation as a team that thrives under pressure. The footballing world now eagerly awaits the upcoming draw, which will determine their next challenger in the pursuit of an unprecedented 16th European crown.
While some football greats, including Michael Ballack and rising star Lamine Yamal, have championed Liverpool as potential winners due to their near-flawless group-stage campaign, Shearer remains steadfast in his belief that Madrid is the team to beat. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, he emphasized that despite a few underwhelming performances earlier in the tournament, Real Madrid has emerged as the most dangerous contender for European glory.
“Real Madrid are looking incredibly strong,” Shearer declared. “They may have had a couple of setbacks in the league phase, but their knockout performance against City proves they are a force to be reckoned with.”
With their history, squad depth, and ability to shine when it matters most, Madrid’s dominance in European football remains unquestionable. As the competition heats up, all eyes will be on Ancelotti’s side as they march forward in pursuit of yet another chapter in their illustrious Champions League legacy.
