The prospect of a new Champions League victory looms large for Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti’s squad emerges as the frontrunners in Sportium’s football betting odds to secure the club’s fifteenth European Cup. This milestone would mark a triumphant season, potentially clinching a treble encompassing the Supercopa, LaLiga (should they maintain their current position), and the Champions League.
It’s been two seasons since Real Madrid last achieved a treble, with their previous feat involving the same competitions: the Spanish Supercup, LaLiga, and the Champions League. Notably, that triumphant season extended to a quintuple, with additional victories in the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup. However, their path to glory this time faces stiff competition from three formidable opponents.
Bayern Munich stand as the initial obstacle in Real Madrid’s quest for a fifteenth title. The Bavarian outfit, though not the favourites in this encounter, boasts a storied history in the Champions League, ranking third in overall titles. As Tomas Tuchel acknowledges: “We’re up against the jersey and the myth.”
The likely contender emerging from the other fixture is Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The Parisian club is currently in peak form, a fact not lost on the Asturian coach, who practically declared the French Ligue 1 title theirs before it was mathematically confirmed. He affirmed, “We’re two titles short, and we’ll do everything possible to secure them.” Consequently, Borussia Dortmund emerges as the underdog of the quartet. Despite their lower odds, Dortmund has a knack for defying expectations and could surprise.
Here are the Sportium odds for Champions League victory:
Real Madrid: 2.00
Paris Saint-Germain: 4.20
Bayern Munich: 4.75
Borussia Dortmund: 8.50