Hello again! We organize clubs of Europe's top 5 leagues into an order that reflects the up-to-the-minute hierarchy every Tuesday.
The rankings are a season-long measurement of clubs, tracking teams throughout 2018-19 and taking into account results from all competitions. Our rankings consider advanced stats, full-season play and recent performance with some gut feeling mixed in.
Sides that have lost the fewest games naturally rank higher—though the strength of opposition met in a loss is considered—and both UEFA Champions/Europa League form and presence are used as tiebreakers for those with similar records. Teams that gather big wins against strong opponents get a boost.
Here is the top ten of the week
Bayern Munich, who ranked 9th last week, have been dumped out after Klassiker defeat to Dortmund.
10. Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid earned a spot in our rankings after returning to form last week.
Diego Simeone's side didn't repeat the same mistake as Saul Ñíguez & Antoine Griezmann gave Dortmund first defeat of the season.
In La Liga, captain Diego Godin sealed a dramatic 3-2 win over Athletic club with a 91-minute strike to help Atleti go nine league games unbeaten.
9. Real Madrid
In-form Karim Benzema sealed another two wins for resurgent Madrid last week.
Karim Benzema reached his 200th goal at Real Madrid as Los Blancos cruised to a 5-0 rout over Viktoria Plzen in Champions League.
In La Liga, Benzema scored one goal and forced an own goal to hand Madrid 4-2 win over Celta, which became Solari's fourth consecutive win in his interim.
8. PSG
The Parisiens got another routine win in Ligue 1 but failed another chance to seal a Champions League win.
Juan Bernat opened the scoring for PSG but Thiago Silva error gifted Napoli one point as the Ligue 1 giants remained on third of group.
Returning to their favourite battle ground, Edinson Cavani scored hat-trick with only three shots to seal a 4-0 win over Thierry Henry's Monaco.
7. Arsenal
It wasn't a good week for Gunners as they suffered three consecutive draws.
Arsenal reached Europa League knockout rounds despite a 0-0 draw with Sporting CP but Danny Welbeck were forced off due to ankle injury.
On Sunday, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored a wonderful equaliser at 86th-minute to snatch a 1-1 draw for Emery's side.
6. Dortmund
BVB sealed a significant win over Bayern Munich in Klassiker after Atletico defeat.
Blow-pair BVB suffered their first defeat of season after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Champions League.
In Der Klassiker, Marco Reus and Paco Alcacer both reached 8 league tally to outshine ex Lewandowski double and secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bayern Munich.
5. Liverpool
The Reds remained unbeaten in Premier League after Champions League humilation.
Liverpool suffered shock 2-0 defeat in Champions League against Red Star Belgrade after which the Reds slipped from top spot in group.
In Premier League however, Mohamed Salah and Xherdan Shaqiri secured a 2-0 win over newlu-promoted Fulham.
4. Chelsea
Chelsea became the only team unbeaten in Europe's top five leagues after last week.
Olivier Giroud finally ended his 794-minute goal drought to send Blues into Europa League knockout stages.
In Premier League however, Sarri set record start to season despite Blues were held to a goalless draw during which Alvaro Morata waste chances.
3. Barcelona
Barcelona were winless last week, suffering their first league defeat at home.
Malcom's first Champions League goal send Barcelona through to knockout stages despite Mauro Icardi leveller in 1-1 draw.
In La Liga, Lionel Messi made his long-awaited return at Camp Nou but his double weren't enough for a home win against brilliant Real Betis.
2. Juventus
Juventus set Serie A's record start to the season after Manchester United defeat.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Champions League goal in Bianconeri shirt but Manchester United came back to seal a 2-1 win with two goals in the last four minutes.
Three days later, Ronaldo found the net again after Mario Mandzukic opener to help Juventus set best Serie A start (34 points in 12 games) after a 2-0 win over AC Milan at San Siro.
1. Manchester City
36 goals scored, 5 goals conceded, the Citizens are on the road to Premier League king again.
Gabriel Jesus completed hat-trick, including a bizzare penalty, as Manchester City powered to a 6-0 Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk.
In Sunday's Manchester Derby, Sergio Aguero & Co sent Mourinho's side further down the table with a 3-1 win, grabbing 32 points after 12 Premier League games.
Here are the Power Rankings of the Week (Nov 13)
Points for each team are based on All Football Power Rankings System. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section!
See you next week!
KingDave10
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where is United the king of comebacks?🤣😂😅
Kwestar
238
No doubt there is no club currently that is more unite and knows how to work together as a team. I mean these guys are even sharing goals, assists can come from any one on there team even the goalkeeper. So they deceive everything that's coming their way. But for them to prove themselves they have to win the UEFA champions league.
ghabbyexclusive
189
I wonder why Chelsea is 4 they are the only unbeaten team currently
City12345
182
This is how it should be. City have played 3 away games and won 2 of them and drew at anfield and beat Manchester United convincingly without being at our best. Averaging 3 goals a match in premier league is not easy and only conceding 1 goal from open play. This season is for city again. Hopefully another multiple trophy season.
spsb98154
139
The four clubs which are favourites to win UCL this season are :- 1. Juventus 2. Barcelona 3. Man City 4. PSG I will be glad if Juventus faces Real Madrid ahead in the competition. Really, it 'd be the best match ever especially for Cristiano Ronaldo if he scores against his former club. Now you will definitely be thinking that why chose these four , the reason behind this is.... 1. Juve:- attacking line consists of Ronaldo and one of the best defence in Europe including Chiellini, Bonucci and Cancelo. Midfielding is also perfect. 2. Barca:- the captaincy of Barca is in the hand that player who never gives up. Goalie os also like a 🐈 cat. But defence is disappointing us badly that's true. 3. Man City:- As you know, EPL is the best league and now this team is dominating from last year and have more chances to win UCL. Infact in EPL this team have scored 36 goals and conceded merely 5 so far. PSG:- Best attacking line in Europe consisting of Neymar, Mbappe and Cavani. In defence there is also Thiago Silva one of the best defender. But mainly I am focusing on attacking as " Attacking is the best defence". Additionally, the teams shown above are also at the top ranking in their respective leagues i.e, Serie A, La Liga, EPL and Ligue 1 respectively..... Its UEFA Champions League
mkassem98
108
I cant be the only one who finds it weird that real madrid have had 3-4 decent matches yet they are 9th where teams like Napoli have performed far better this season bit suspicious and quite stupid tbh
shariffeyyulegunshot
10
The kings of Champions League are respected very well they have to be # respect