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're the top 10 of our Rankings >>
10. Ajax
Ajax eliminated Juventus to book semi-final spot in Champions League.
De Ligt scored the winner as Ajax knocked Ronaldo's Juve out in a 3-2 aggregate win in Turin and book semi-final meeting with Tottenham.
In Eredivisie, Ajax edged Groningen 1-0 to remain on top of the league standings.
9. Real Madrid
Benzema again! The aging No.9 scored a hat-trick to seal win for Madrid.
Benzema overtook Ronaldo's league tally this season with 21 goals in La Liga as his hat-trick stunned Athletic Club with a 3-0 win.
The red-hot French striker has scored Real Madrid's all the last 8 goals, proving to be the real leader after Ronaldo exit.
8. Paris Saint-Germain
PSG finally defended their Ligue 1 title with 5 rounds to spare.
Lille's draw at Toulouse crowned PSG as Ligue 1 champions after Parisians' 3-2 loss to Nantes, their second league title in a row and 6th in last 7 years.
In the weekend, newly-promoted champions destroyed Monaco with a 3-1 win in which Mbappe completed a hat-trick.
7. Bayern Munich
Bayern remained on top of Bundesliga after slim win over Bremen.
Sule pulled off a rocket goal as Bayern edged 10-man Bremen with a 1-0 win to stay on top.
Considering Dortmund also won in this round, Bundesliga's title race remained intense.
6. Arsenal
Arsenal knocked Napoli out in Europa League to reach semis but misses chance in Premier League top 4 race.
Lacazette free-kick made the difference as Arsenal eliminated Ancelotti's Napoli to reach Europa League semis after 3-0 aggregate win.
In Premier League, Ozil and Aubameyang found the net but Mustafi howler handed Gunners a 3-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace.
5. Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham eliminated Man City to advance into semis but lost to the same rivals in Premier League.
Son scored twice in Etihad Stadium as Llorente goal dumped Man City out to reach Champions League semi-finals.
In Premier League, Pochettino's side failed to pile more misery on Pep as they lost 1-0 to Man City and remained on 3rd.
4. Juventus
Juventus clinched their 8th consecutive Scudetto after Champions League elimination.
Ronaldo scored another header but De Ligt's Ajax fought back to knock Juventus out in Champions League.
In Serie A, the Portuguese forced late own goal to clinch his first Scudetto with Juve who won it for 8 years in a row.
3. Man City
Citizens were eliminated by Spurs in Champions League but beat the same opponent in Premier League.
Sterling double and De Bruyne's three assists proved to be useless as Man City crashed out of Champions League losing on away goals to Tottenham.
In Premier League, Foden scored his first league goal to avenge Spurs and to help Guardiola's side keep pace in title race.
2. Liverpool
Liverpool knocked Porto out to book semis spot and remained on top of Premie League.
Van Dijk joined front trio Salah, Mane & Firmino on the scoring sheet as Liverpool knocked Porto out in a 6-1 aggregate win to book Barcelona meeting in Champions League semis.
In Premier League, midfield duo Wijnaldum & Milner delivered to help Klopp's side maintain atop with one more game played.
1. Barcelona
Barcelona eliminated Man Utd to reach semis and kept moving in bid for a treble season.
Messi scored twice to end quarter-final drought as Barcelona knocked Man Utd ou in a 4-0 aggregate thrashing to book Liverpool meeting in Champions League semi-finals.
In La Liga, Lenglet scored his first goal for Barca as Alba & co helped the Catalans down Real Sociedad with a 2-1 win
Here are the Power Rankings of the Week (Apr 23)
Points for each team are based on All Football Power Rankings System. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section!
Who will rise and slip after Champions League? See you next week!
Forchmizzi
348
Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United Are like 3 students who had the chance to be promoted on Trial to the next class, but want to repeat their current class cos their friend is also repeating.. 😭 . 3 Musketeers.😂😂 #CHEBUR
abhinaydhanawade
211
only for Barca fan
Koybcdekmz
151
this is football
Samlmopst
147
MESSIAHLM10
113
ALWAYS BARCELONA FIRST AND MANY OF THE TIMES LIVERPOOL SECOND AFTER ONE MORE WEEK THERE WILL BE A BATTLE BTW THEM
Fimcenrst
88
This is why the Premier league is the most popular and the richest league in the World. And also the fastest, the toughest and most physical league in the world. You see in other leagues there's no competition like the Premier league. In Spain only Barca and Madrid, in Italy only Juventus, in France only PSG, in Germany only Bayern and Dortmund but in the Premier league you have Liverpool, Man City, Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham. Any one of these clubs can win the league anytime. There's always competition. Premier league is the best.
putaciruz
84
liverpool was number one last week and Barcelona second,considering that liverpool didn't lose any game both in champions league and premier league,why has it gone to second place? what factors do AF consider in the rankings of clubs?
wuadestyz
81
Most interesting game of this season for me......Barca is my favourite team...and liverpool is my favourite team in EPL....whoever wins must win UCL....If barca wins ucl...barca has chance to win treble and messi gets ballon d'or....if liverpool wins UCL....they will win it after long time under jurgen klopp.....wow!!!
Charlesugwu
74
How come Chelsea isn't in the mix? They're still in the Europa and Ruth in the league. The ranking system perhaps don't recognize more than five clubs from one country
fiycdopuyz
73
result is very bias .Liverpool deserves top they said barca eliminated man u 4-0 in la liga langlet and alba scored and won r.sociedal 2-1 to go yo the top they said liverpool eliminated Porto 6-1 say Milner n wignaldum scored to top the epl but didn't specify they won catdiff 2-0 from the results it's clear liverpool should top the rankings .
Haelnrtu
65
Juve should just be out of the top ten by this point, its painful how bad they are. They invested tons of money on an amazing attacker, but still play retarded defensive football. I know Allegri is a good coach, but I'm losing faith in him. Juve bought a Ferrari but are driving it in second gear. Better luck next season I hope. #ForzaJuve #FinoAllaFine #BlackAndWhite
jaydlnpz
60
I really don't get why barca are first..Liverpool are in the form of their lives, they should Atleast be first, plus how come arsenal is above ajax, ajax are clearly the best team in the champions league thus far, i don't think any team would want to face them right now. Liverpool and ajax for top two
FreeAgent10
59
Why is it that Bayern, Arsenal, PSG and Real Madrid are above Ajax? They are top of their league, beat Madrid and Juventus and still in their cup but these teams that they have clearly out played are above them. They are playing beautiful football and this so called "Power Ranking" does not reflect that they can win a treble. Come on AF, do better than this.
devbat52
9
only for Barca fan
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funny liked it after all jokes are jokes , should be enjoyed 😂😂😂
Hillary-Nje
9
this is football
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it should be Salah+Mane Vs Messi
VishnuPrakash
8
this is football
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Remaining all can be accepted, but when you put Salah and Messi on the same level 😐