This team is the clear favorite to win the Champions League, according to Opta stats

UEFA Champions League football will be back on 20th September. After Manchester City's historic title win last season, 32 teams will compete to become the next European football champion. The tournament groups are confirmed and some big clashes will happen in the first round of Champions League.

Group A will feature two of the biggest teams in the world: Bayern and Manchester United. Group B stars Europa League winner Sevilla and Arsenal. Real Madrid and Napoli will play in group C. Benfica and last season finalist Inter Milano will star in group D. Atlético Madrid and Dutch champion Feyenoord are in group E. Group F will be the most entertaining: PSG, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Newcastle United. Last champion Manchester City stars in group G and Barcelona is the favorite in group H.

Some big teams return to the competition after years of not qualifying and after a very active transfer market, there are many teams that are in a favorable position of reaching the UEFA Champions League final.

Who are the favorites to win the Champions League?

According to Opta, the clear favorite to win this edition of the Champions League is Manchester City. Last champions have a 36,1 % probability to retain their title. Bayern, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Napoli are the other main favorites to win it.