📈 Power Rankings: New entrants and giants in freefall | OneFootball

After a brief hiatus it’s time for our Power Rankings to return and there’s plenty of change in the table.

Here are the 10 sides in our updated Power Rankings table.

📈 Power Rankings: New entrants and giants in freefall

10. Aston Villa (🆕)

Aston Villa have found form at a crucial time in the campaign, reeling off seven straight wins in all competitions before defeat at Paris Saint-Germain in midweek.

The French champions might prove a bridge too far for Unai Emery’s men, but hope is not lost ahead of the return at Villa Park. Their recent winning run has set up an exciting end to the campaign, however, with their top-four hopes alive and an FA Cup semi-final to come.

9. Crystal Palace (🆕)

Crystal Palace have flown under the radar to emerge as one of the form teams in Europe. Only Paris Saint-Germain have won more games across their last 10 fixtures (9) than Palace (8), who after a sticky start to the season are flying now.

The Eagles are through to the FA Cup semi-finals as the club chase a maiden trophy, while Brighton were beaten last weekend to secure bragging rights. Oliver Glasner could soon find himself as a man in demand, with Bundesliga clubs keen to take him back to Germany.

8. Bayern Munich (👎 Last week: 6)

Bayern Munich are closing in on the Bundesliga title but there’s something that’s just not quite convincing about the Bavarian behemoth.

Since returning from the international break, Vincent Kompany’s side have edged out St Pauli and Augsburg in league action, but fell short in Europe. A 2-1 home defeat to Inter Milan leaves their Champions League dream hanging by a thread ahead of next week’s tie at the San Siro.

7. Liverpool (👎 Last week: 5)

Liverpool have sat near the top of our Power Rankings all season but the Reds are not at the races right now.

Arne Slot’s side have lost three of their last four in all competitions, exiting Europe and losing the Carabao Cup final before defeat at Fulham last weekend. The caveat, of course, is a huge 11 point lead in the title race, while the loss at Craven Cottage was their first on the road all season.

However, it’s perhaps fortunate that Liverpool flew out of the traps as they appear to be limping over the line. A lack of rotation looks to have caught up with Slot’s side.

6. Real Madrid (👎 Last week: 3)

As bad a week as it gets at the Bernabeu.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side lost ground in the La Liga title race after a home defeat to Valencia, before the Spaniards were stunned in the Champions League.

Favourites heading into their quarter-final against Arsenal, Los Blancos have a mountain to climb to turn the tie around. A heavy 3-0 defeat at the Emirates means their defence of the Champions League might already be over.

5. Roma (👍 Last week: 7)

Roma keep ticking along in Serie A with their unbeaten run stretching to 15 games with a draw against Juventus last weekend.

The capital club’s last league loss came way back in December, a run that has propelled them into Champions League contention after a tough start. After a six-season absence, a place in Europe’s elite is within realistic reach.

Props to veteran coach Claudio Ranieri, coaxed out of retirement to lead a Roman renaissance.

4. Arsenal (👍 Last week: 8)

Sometimes just one win can catapult a team up our rankings.

Arsenal’s title dream is fading fast in the Premier League but a statement win against Real Madrid has announced the Gunners as would-be champions of Europe. On an unforgettable night, Declan Rice delivered his best David Beckham impression with two fabulous free-kicks, before Mikel Merino struck a sweet sealer.

Arsenal will not take the tie for granted, but the North Londoners have one foot in the semi-finals.

3. Inter Milan (👍 Last week: 4)

Top of the table in Italy, a Coppa Italia semi-final to come, and closing in on the Champions League semi-finals. Things are pretty good for Simeone Inzaghi’s side right now.

In midweek, Inter produced a professional performance to win at Bayern Munich, with a wonderful Lautaro Martinez goal and Davide Frattessi’s late winner sealing a first-leg lead. The treble dream is alive.

2. Barcelona (No change)

Speaking of potential trebles…

Barcelona delivered on their status as Champions League favourites by swatting aside Borussia Dortmund this week. Familiar faces did the damage with Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal all on target in a 4-0 first-leg success.

The Spaniards are unbeaten in 23 games across all competitions, winning 19, and have their sights set on a first Champions League crown in a decade.

1. Paris Saint-Germain (No change)

Paris Saint-Germain will take some stopping in the Champions League this season.

The Ligue 1 side wrapped up another French title at the weekend after opening up a 22-point gap over Marseille with six games to go. They’re yet to lose domestically this season and closing in on French football’s first ‘Invincible’ season.

However, it’s Old Big Ears that the Parisians crave most and an elusive Champions League title. A 3-1 comeback win against Aston Villa means its advantage PSG ahead of their quarter-final second leg. Luis Enrique’s side are a wonderful watch.

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