As the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 kicks off, excitement is at an all-time high. Former England striker Michael Owen has identified four clubs he believes have a strong shot at lifting the prestigious trophy this season. With thrilling matchups lined up, fans are in for a spectacle of elite European football.
Premier League contenders Arsenal and Aston Villa are set to battle PSV Eindhoven and Club Brugge, while Madrid’s fiercest rivals, Real and Atletico, prepare for a high-stakes derby. Borussia Dortmund hosts Lille, and Liverpool faces a tough challenge against PSG in Paris. Elsewhere, Barcelona takes on Benfica, Bayern Munich meets Bayer Leverkusen, and Inter Milan squares off against Feyenoord.
Sharing his insights with BoyleSports, Owen named Liverpool as the top contender, even ahead of Real Madrid. He also placed Barcelona and Bayern Munich among the serious challengers. While acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the tournament, he firmly believes that Liverpool and Real Madrid remain the two standout teams in the race for European glory.