Bayern Munich started the 2026/27 Champions League season with a decisive 5-0 victory over Bodø/Glimt. In contrast, Paris Saint-Germain secured a 6-1 win against Slovan Bratislava, with Ferran Torres netting a hat-trick in the match. Following the game, Torres identified the leading contenders for this year's Champions League, naming FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, and Bayern Munich as favorites.
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PSG, the reigning Champions League holders, have ambitions to claim the title for a third consecutive season. Historically, Real Madrid is the only team to have won the Champions League three times in a row during the 2016-2018 period. Bayern Munich, while not having won the tournament in six years, remains a strong competitor, having come close last season. With Vincent Kompany at the helm, they are determined to contend seriously for the championship this season.