Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are heading into next week's Champions League encounter with strong momentum, having both secured back-to-back victories in the competition. Holders PSG delivered a dominant first-half performance to beat Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad.
Barcelona also showcased their scoring prowess with a 4-1 comeback win at Galatasaray, where Lamine Yamal was a standout player. This result takes Hansi Flick's side to an impressive 43 goals in their first 10 games of the season across all competitions.
Other teams starting the Champions League with consecutive wins include Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Aston Villa. Unai Emery's Aston Villa side has climbed into the top 10 of the power rankings, while Manchester United dropped out following a defeat to Atletico Madrid.