Arne Slot Names Arsenal Among Champions League Contenders After Liverpool’s Exit

🕓 Last updated on September 16, 2025

Arne Slot Champions League contenders list includes Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG.

Arne Slot Champions League contenders list includes Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG. The Liverpool manager shared his thoughts after his side suffered a heartbreaking exit against Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16.

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Liverpool delivered a strong first-leg performance, securing a 1–0 win over PSG. However, the French champions leveled the aggregate in the second leg and edged past Liverpool in a dramatic penalty shootout. Arne Slot praised PSG’s resilience but stopped short of naming them outright favorites.

“They can win it, they can,” Slot told Amazon Prime Video, “but unfortunately for them, they’re not the only team that can win it.”

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Slot acknowledged PSG’s quality but emphasized the depth of competition in this year’s tournament. He noted that facing such a strong side in the Round of 16 felt premature, given their usual presence in the semi-finals or final.

Arne Slot Champions League Contenders Include Arsenal and European Giants

When asked to name potential winners, Slot listed six teams he believes can lift the trophy. He highlighted Barcelona’s current form, praised Arsenal’s squad strength, and pointed to Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich as serious threats.

“I like Barcelona at the moment a lot as well,” Slot said. “Arsenal has a very good team, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich is impressive. So it’s going to be close, like it was tonight.”

Slot’s comments reflect the unpredictable nature of the Champions League, where depth, form, and luck all play crucial roles.

PSG’s Victory Highlights Champions League Drama

PSG’s win over Liverpool showcased their ability to perform under pressure. Ousmane Dembélé and Gianluigi Donnarumma delivered standout performances, helping PSG advance to the quarter-finals. Despite their success, Slot reminded viewers that no single team holds a guaranteed path to the final.

As the tournament progresses, fans will watch closely to see which of Arne Slot’s Champions League contenders can navigate the knockout rounds and claim the prestigious trophy.

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