The UEFA Champions League is back, with a brand new champion.
For years, the knock on PSG was that their dominance in Ligue 1 left them undercooked for Europe’s biggest nights. But that old storyline doesn’t hold water anymore.
2024/25 was their year — finally. From storming back to beat Manchester City 4-2 after trailing 2-0, to ousting Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal in a tough knockout run, Luis Enrique’s side proved last season they’ve got the steel to match the style. Their Champions League triumph was no fluke: it was earned.
But defending the crown is another beast entirely. With this season's competition already underway — the 2025/26 qualifiers begun on July 8 with the group-stage draw on August 28 — the contenders are shaping up to seize the crown, but who has the quality to go all the way?
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Champions League 2025/26 odds & betting
Here's the latest odds for the Champions League winners, courtesy of Dafabet.
All odds are correct at time of publish, but subject to change — although check back regularly for updates as we track the market movers as the season progresses.
2026 CL winner bets
| Team | Odds |
| FC Barcelona | 6.50 |
| PSG | 6.50 |
| Arsenal | 7.00 |
| Liverpool | 7.50 |
| Bayern Munich | 10.00 |
| Real Madrid | 10.00 |
| Man City | 11.00 |
| Chelsea | 17.00 |
| Inter Milan | 26.00 |
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Champions League 2025/26 final odds
| Team | Odds |
| Liverpool | 3.00 |
| PSG | 4.00 |
| Real Madrid | 3.50 |
| Arsenal | 4.00 |
| Barcelona | 4.00 |
| Man City | 4.50 |
| Bayern Munich | 6.00 |
| Chelsea | 8.00 |
| Inter Milan | 9.00 |
| Newcastle | 10.00 |
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Champions League 2025/26 winner country
Here are the latest odds for this season's Champions League winning nationality.
| Winning Team Nationality | Odds |
| England | 2.05 |
| Spain | 3.40 |
| France | 6.00 |
| Germany | 6.50 |
| Italy | 8.50 |
CL 2025/26 picks
Given their dominance last season, it's understandable that PSG start the 2025/26 campaign among the favourites, but punters beware... Since AC Milan’s run in the late 1980s, only Real Madrid between 2016 and 2018 have managed to win back-to-back Champions League titles.
Repeating is rare, and with Europe’s heavyweights gearing up for a big summer spend, the road ahead is only getting tougher for the French side.
Much will depend on who does what in the transfer market before the window closes, but the good news for PSG is that they have a stable core and no major departures looming.
The main challenge for Luis Enrique's side this year will be staying a step ahead tactically. Rivals have had a season to study them under the new format, and they’ll be back wiser — and hungrier.
Whether PSG can evolve and keep the upper hand will define their legacy, but don't rule out a resurgence for Real Madrid under new coach Xabi Alonso either.
This is Real, after all. Serial winners.
From the Premier League, Liverpool still look the best equipped to go deep into the competition, and the bookies agree marking them out as the early favourites, but even with Mo Salah and Virgil Van Dijk committed, Arne Slot still has work to do to make them a complete squad, while Manchester City's overhaul will also shape their likely chances.