Champions League: 5 Teams Who Will Challenge For The Crown

3. Real Madrid

Real Madrid will be needing to really compete for the Champions League after splashing the cash on Gareth Bale, they will also be aiming to put right their defeat to embarrassing defeat to Borussia Dortmund last season. Ancelotti will also be needing to prove he can do it at Real Madrid. Madrid have finished runners-up to Barcelona four times out of the last five seasons as well. Real Madrid have an unbelievably strong squad of players. There is world-class players right, left and centre. Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo will be playing in and around the position behind the striker, Benzema. The most expensive player in the world, Bale also said he was looking forward to winning the Champions League with Real Madrid. Could that be this season? They also have the likes of Xabi Alonso and Khedira in the middle of the park with the likes of Modric there too! Sergio Ramos, Marcelo and Pepe operate at the back. They also have easily one of the best keepers in the world, Casillas in front of their goal.