Supercomputer Predicts Club World Cup Winner as Real Madrid Stumble and PSG Thrash Atlético
- Opta's supercomputer has picked the FIFA Club World Cup winner, and the European teams are on top
- Paris Saint-Germain, fresh off winning the 2025 Champions League, are the front-runners for the expanded tournament
- Real Madrid, Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, and Premier League side Manchester City are also among the top contenders
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Opta's supercomputer has picked the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup winner, which runs from June 14 to July 13 in the USA.
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Who are the FIFA Club World Cup contenders?
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami opened the FIFA Club World Cup with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
The biggest story of the tournament so far was Bayern Munich's 10-0 victory over Auckland City in their opening match.
The German champions are among the 12 elite European teams vying for glory at the Club World Cup. Other top contenders include Manchester City, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, Porto, Benfica, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Red Bull Salzburg, and Atletico Madrid.
European sides are favoured to win the tournament. PSG, the 2025 Champions League winners, along with Real Madrid and Manchester City, are seen as the top contenders.
The 2023 European champions have made several high-profile signings to bolster a squad that struggled in the Premier League last season.
They registered a comfortable win over Wydad Casablanca in their first game.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have a new coach in Xabi Alonso, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen less than a month ago.
They were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw in their opening match by Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal.
South American sides, Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, River Plate, Boca Juniors, and Botafogo are also seen as potential contenders.
Supercomputer predicts Club World Cup winner
Opta's supercomputer have backed PSG to lift the first expanded Club World Cup with an 18.5% chance. Luis Enrique's team demolished Atletico Madrid 4-0 in their opener.
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Manchester City are the second favourites, with a 17.8% chance of winning, while Bayern Munich follow closely in third with a 12.8% chance.
Inter Milan have a 13.3% chance following a humiliating 5-0 defeat in the Champions League final.
Real Madrid are the fifth favourites with a 9.8% chance. The La Liga giants have lifted five of the last Club World Cup tournaments, though this was when the competition featured seven teams.
Chelsea, the UEFA Conference League champions, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Benfica all have at least a 3.3% chance of winning it.
The winner will take home $40 million (approximately KSh 5 billion). With financial regulations tightening, this prize money will be a significant boost for the teams.
Did Xabi Alonso warn Mbappe and Vinicius Junior?
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that new Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso appeared to send a warning to his new players.
The former Bayer Leverkusen boss reportedly said every player must run for the team and track back.
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior have been accused before of failing to help the team on defence.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
