UCL: Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker name favourite club to win trophy

Former Newcastle United main man, Alan Shearer, has predicted that Barcelona would be crowned this season’s Champions League winners.

He said the Catalans are his favorites to win the coveted club trophy.

Also speaking, former Barça man, Gary Lineker echoed Shearer’s opinion but believes PSG are also in the running.

Both men spoke on the The Rest Is Football podcast, heaping praise on PSG for their performances this season in the competition.

They, however, did not back Arsenal to go all the way despite their big lead over Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.

Former Premier League goal king, Shearer believes that Barcelona, who are 4-0 up against Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals after the first leg, are the front runners.

“I would put Barcelona favourites. I think they’re still the favourites after that victory [over Dortmund], they were so impressive.

“They’re favourites for me. PSG look strong too. I remember watching them at Arsenal in September in the group stage and they looked average, they really did.

“Arsenal battered them really and looked so comfortable. For PSG to go from that to the form they’re showing now is outstanding.”

Lineker added, “Would you put PSG as favourites now? Possibly, or maybe Barcelona, those are the two for me.

“PSG are really good to watch, they’re so intense and they were superb in both legs against Aston Villa. ”

PSG are going into the second leg of the quarterfinal game 3-1 up against Aston Villa.

UCL: Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker name favourite club to win trophy