The September international break is thankfully behind us, so we were back to enjoying club football this past week. And what a week of club football it was. There were local derbies, record-breaking wins, and stunning goals scored across Europe as the UEFA Champions League returned.
Here’s our picks for the top ten teams in Europe after gameweek four of the 2024/25 campaign.
Have things completely clicked at Real Madrid yet? Not quite, but they still have the individual quality to win most games of football. Despite not playing particularly well, Los Blancos have won their last three games in all competitions, including a crucial Champions League clash with Stuttgart in midweek.
After watching them record their biggest ever UEFA Champions League win in front of a raucous Parkhead crowd, we had to get Celtic on this list. The thumping 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava was thoroughly impressive, just like their domestic form. Brendan Rodgers’ side have won all five of their games in the Scottish Premiership thus far, scoring 14 unanswered goals in the process. That’s pretty damn good form.
Atletico Madrid made some pretty big splashes in the summer transfer window and, so far, they’re paying dividends. The likes of Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez have bedded in well at Diego Simeone’s side, helping their new team to an unbeaten start to the 2024/25 season. Nice one.
After finally losing a game of football prior to the international break – to RB Leipzig if you’re wondering – Bayer Leverkusen has looked hellbent on starting up a new unbeaten run in recent weeks. Xabi Alonso’s side followed up a 4-1 thumping of Hoffenheim with an even more eye-catching 4-0 win over Feyenoord in the Champions League midweek. Leverkusen mean business.Juventus faced a tough challenge against PSV Eindhoven, who had been in great form, scoring 20 goals in their last five games. However, Juventus came out on top with a 3-1 victory at the Allianz Stadium. The standout player of the match was Kenan Yildiz, who wore the number ten shirt for Juventus and inspired his team to victory. This win shows that Juventus may have what it takes to compete in the later stages of the Champions League once again.
Barcelona’s perfect start to the season was halted by Monaco after Eric Garcia received a red card within the first 10 minutes of their match. Monaco took advantage of this and secured a surprising 2-1 win at Stade Louis II.
Paris Saint-Germain has been dominating Ligue 1 with five wins out of five games. However, they were made to work hard for their opening Champions League win against Girona. A comical own goal from Paulo Gazzaniga in the final minute allowed PSG to maintain their perfect record.
Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres has been on fire, scoring nine goals in six games. It’s no wonder that Sporting CP has won every Liga Portugal and Champions League game they’ve played so far. Premier League clubs are likely to be interested in signing him during the January transfer window.
Manchester City dropped points this week after drawing 0-0 with Inter Milan in the Champions League. While drawing with Serie A champions is not necessarily a bad result, it falls short of our high standards here at 90min Power Rankings HQ.
these matches have provided some exciting moments and showcased some impressive performances from players across Europe’s top leagues.Bayern Munich has been on a scoring spree since the international break, netting an impressive 15 goals in just two games. Their first victory came in the Bundesliga, where they dominated Holstein Kiel with a resounding 6-1 win. However, they didn’t stop there. In the Champions League, Bayern Munich delivered an astonishing performance against Dinamo Zagreb, securing a mind-boggling 9-2 victory.
This recent display of dominance suggests that Bayern Munich is back to their best form. The team’s ability to find the back of the net with such frequency is truly remarkable and highlights their offensive prowess.
With these victories under their belt, Bayern Munich has undoubtedly sent a message to their competitors that they are a force to be reckoned with. Their relentless attack and clinical finishing have left opponents struggling to keep up.
It remains to be seen if Bayern Munich can maintain this level of performance throughout the season. However, for now, they have certainly made their mark and established themselves as one of Europe’s most formidable teams.
The next challenge for Bayern Munich will be maintaining this momentum and continuing their winning streak. Fans will undoubtedly be eagerly anticipating future matches to see if the team can replicate or even surpass these incredible goal-scoring feats.
it is clear that Bayern Munich’s recent performances have been nothing short of extraordinary. They have showcased their offensive firepower and demonstrated why they are considered one of football’s powerhouses.
