{"id":35816,"date":"2025-12-29T17:29:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T22:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T17:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T22:29:34","slug":"champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Champions League Power Rankings: Kick off 2026 with New Year\u2019s Resolutions for Each Team\u2014Arsenal Tops the List!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#1_Arsenal_%E2%80%93\" >1. Arsenal (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#2_Bayern_Munich_%E2%80%93\" >2. Bayern Munich (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#3_Manchester_City_%E2%80%93\" >3. Manchester City (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#4_Barcelona_%E2%80%93\" >4. Barcelona (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#5_PSG_%E2%80%93\" >5. PSG (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#6_Atletico_Madrid_%E2%80%93\" >6. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#7_Inter_%E2%80%93\" >7. Inter (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#8_Chelsea_%E2%80%93\" >8. Chelsea (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#9_Real_Madrid_%E2%80%93\" >9. Real Madrid (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#10_Atalanta_%E2%80%93\" >10. Atalanta (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#11_Liverpool_%E2%80%93\" >11. Liverpool (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#12_Olympique_Marseille_%E2%80%93\" >12. Olympique Marseille (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#13_Newcastle_%E2%80%93\" >13. Newcastle (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#14_Borussia_Dortmund_%E2%80%93\" >14. Borussia Dortmund (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#15_Galatasaray_%E2%80%93\" >15. Galatasaray (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#16_Juventus_%E2%80%93\" >16. Juventus (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#17_Napoli_%E2%80%93\" >17. Napoli (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#18_Bayer_Leverkusen_%E2%80%93\" >18. Bayer Leverkusen (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#19_Sporting_CP_%E2%80%93\" >19. Sporting CP (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#20_Tottenham_%E2%80%93\" >20. Tottenham (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#21_PSV_%E2%80%93\" >21. PSV (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#22_AS_Monaco_%E2%80%93\" >22. AS Monaco (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#23_Benfica_%E2%80%93\" >23. Benfica (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#24_Club_Brugge_%E2%80%93\" >24. Club Brugge (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#25_Copenhagen_%E2%80%93\" >25. Copenhagen (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#26_Kalabagh_%E2%80%93\" >26. Kalabagh (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#27_Eintracht_Frankfurt_%E2%80%93\" >27. Eintracht Frankfurt (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#28_Union_Saint-Gilloise_%E2%80%93\" >28. Union Saint-Gilloise (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#29_Sports_Club_%E2%80%93\" >29. Sports Club (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#30_Villarreal_%E2%80%93\" >30. Villarreal (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#31_Pathos_%E2%80%93\" >31. Pathos (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#32_Slavia_Prague_%E2%80%93\" >32. Slavia Prague (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#33_Olympiakos_%E2%80%93\" >33. Olympiakos (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#34_BodoGlimt_%E2%80%93\" >34. Bodo\/Glimt (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#35_Ajax_%E2%80%93\" >35. Ajax (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/29\/champions-league-power-rankings-kick-off-2026-with-new-years-resolutions-for-each-team-arsenal-tops-the-list\/#36_Kairat_%E2%80%93\" >36. Kairat (&#8211;)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Champions League for the 2025-26 season will continue into 2026 after the completion of six league matches from September to December 2025. Notably, Europe&#8217;s leading leagues will continue without interruptions during this time. Arsenal and Manchester City are gearing up for another thrilling race for the Premier League title, while Bayern Munich is asserting its dominance in the Bundesliga. Juventus, on the other hand, is making its way back to the top of Serie A. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has managed to recover after a tough spell. Let&#8217;s explore the power rankings and share some new year&#8217;s resolutions for each team.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Arsenal_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>1. Arsenal (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Aim to lift the Premier League trophy for the first time in over two decades.<\/p>\n<p>2026 is poised to be the year Arsenal finally secures the title, having last celebrated victory in 2004. With their current position at the top, there are no more excuses\u2014they must seize this opportunity in 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-container\">\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-text\">\n<p>Are Arsenal facing challenges? Examining the vulnerabilities of the Premier League leaders despite their recent victories.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 James Benge<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-imageContainer\">\n<figure class=\"ArticleShortcode-image img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"Are Arsenal facing challenges? Examining the vulnerabilities of the Premier League leaders despite their recent victories\" src=\"https:\/\/sportshub.cbsistatic.com\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/5c3a3318-5291-4afa-b5c8-f08b90bedce2\/thumbnail\/270x152\/dacf8886192019745852344bf95162e2\/untitled-design-2025-12-29t133816-528.png\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"152\" width=\"270\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bayern_Munich_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>2. Bayern Munich (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Aim to lower the average score to less than three goals per game.<\/p>\n<p>This season has been remarkable for Bayern Munich, who have rarely scored under three goals. Their current tally of 55 goals in just 15 Bundesliga matches showcases their offensive prowess, but a closer match like 1-0 would be a welcome change.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Manchester_City_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>3. Manchester City (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Ensure Josep Guardiola commits to staying at the club beyond summer.<\/p>\n<p>As doubts swirl regarding Guardiola&#8217;s future, Manchester City must convince him to extend his stay. His contract runs until 2027, but his commitment is uncertain, and they need him for continued success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Barcelona_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>4. Barcelona (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Secure a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford.<\/p>\n<p>Rashford has been pivotal to Barcelona&#8217;s success this season, and securing him permanently is essential. His role is crucial, especially with the potential departure of Robert Lewandowski.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_PSG_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>5. PSG (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Relive the magic of January 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The year 2025 was extraordinary for PSG, culminating in a treble and deep runs in competitions. They aspire to replicate similar success, although it appears more challenging this season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Atletico_Madrid_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>6. Atl\u00e9tico Madrid (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Strive for a top-four finish in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>Managed by Diego Simeone, Atl\u00e9tico Madrid aims to enhance their performance in Europe and make a significant impact in the Champions League this season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Inter_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>7. Inter (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Break the trophy drought in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>After a dismal 2025, where Inter missed out on the Serie A title and suffered a heavy loss in the Champions League final, they need to regain their competitive edge and secure some silverware in the new year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Chelsea_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>8. Chelsea (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Restore happiness to Enzo Maresca.<\/p>\n<p>Recent struggles have created tension between Chelsea and manager Enzo Maresca. It\u2019s crucial for both parties to find common ground to ensure a successful future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Real_Madrid_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>9. Real Madrid (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Solidify support for coach Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n<p>After the departure of Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid initiated a new phase under Xabi Alonso, who requires the club&#8217;s backing to foster growth and success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Atalanta_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>10. Atalanta (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Move on from Gian Piero Gasperini&#8217;s exit.<\/p>\n<p>With the transition to new management under Raffaele Palladino, Atalanta must adapt and aim to get back on track after the abrupt resignation of their previous coach.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Liverpool_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>11. Liverpool (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Execute the planned summer signings.<\/p>\n<p>With potential additions like Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, Liverpool aims to enhance their squad and maintain competitiveness under Arne Slott\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-container\">\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-text\">\n<p>Evaluating the highest-profile transfers of summer 2025: Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Benjamin Sesko, and others.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Francesco Porzio<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleShortcode-imageContainer\">\n<figure class=\"ArticleShortcode-image img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" alt=\"Evaluating the highest-profile transfers of summer 2025: Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Benjamin Sesko, and others\" src=\"https:\/\/sportshub.cbsistatic.com\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/c77d90c1-a244-4cc6-97f5-1c376fd7de5b\/thumbnail\/270x152\/a846dee4247d76267e474b2e5ae3f6cd\/liverpool.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"152\" width=\"270\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Olympique_Marseille_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>12. Olympique Marseille (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Surpassing PSG may be challenging, but it&#8217;s still within reach.<\/p>\n<p>Olympique Marseille has a slim chance of overtaking PSG, currently sitting just five points behind. Making history by capturing Ligue 1 would be monumental.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Newcastle_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>13. Newcastle (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Move past the struggles of late 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Despite strong performances from new signings, Newcastle&#8217;s season has not met expectations. There&#8217;s still time to turn things around in the coming matches.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Borussia_Dortmund_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>14. Borussia Dortmund (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Aim for another chance in European finals.<\/p>\n<p>Having reached the Champions League final in 2024, Dortmund aims to replicate that success, even if the odds seem slim.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Galatasaray_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>15. Galatasaray (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Become the first Turkish club to win the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>With heightened expectations following summer signings, Galatasaray seeks to make a significant impact in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Juventus_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>16. Juventus (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Trust Luciano Spalletti instead of changing managers again.<\/p>\n<p>After a tumultuous year with managerial changes, Juventus has stability under Spalletti and should allow him the opportunity to lead effectively.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Napoli_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>17. Napoli (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Ensure Antonio Conte stays beyond this season.<\/p>\n<p>Conte&#8217;s potential exit looms as Napoli aim to retain him for more than two years for continued progress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Bayer_Leverkusen_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>18. Bayer Leverkusen (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Avoid selling more players to Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>Having already let key players leave, Leverkusen should resist further transferring talent to English clubs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Sporting_CP_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>19. Sporting CP (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Win a trophy and keep strikers away from Premier League clubs.<\/p>\n<p>Sporting CP is targeting the top of the league while aiming for domestic success in 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Tottenham_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>20. Tottenham (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Start winning matches more consistently.<\/p>\n<p>After securing the Europa League title, Tottenham needs to regain consistency under Thomas Frank.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_PSV_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>21. PSV (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Renew Ivan Perisic&#8217;s contract.<\/p>\n<p>Perisic has been a key player, and securing his future is crucial for PSV.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_AS_Monaco_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>22. AS Monaco (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Find a coach to return the club to its former glory.<\/p>\n<p>Monaco seeks a managerial change to revive their competitive spirit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Benfica_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>23. Benfica (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Advance to the Champions League playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Under Jose Mourinho, Benfica aims to qualify for the Champions League playoffs, marking progress in their project.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Club_Brugge_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>24. Club Brugge (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Retain players and avoid transfers to AC Milan.<\/p>\n<p>The focus should be on building a strong squad without the loss of key players.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Copenhagen_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>25. Copenhagen (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Secure a top 24 ranking in the league phase.<\/p>\n<p>Recent successes give Copenhagen a fighting chance to progress in the future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Kalabagh_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>26. Kalabagh (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Achieve another Champions League match win.<\/p>\n<p>Securing another victory would greatly boost their morale after a surprising start to the season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Eintracht_Frankfurt_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>27. Eintracht Frankfurt (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Reduce points conceded.<\/p>\n<p>The team needs to tighten their defense after allowing 30 goals in their 15 Bundesliga matches.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Union_Saint-Gilloise_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>28. Union Saint-Gilloise (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Make another Champions League campaign a reality.<\/p>\n<p>Currently leading the Pro League, they face challenges after recent European setbacks but hope to do better next year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_Sports_Club_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>29. Sports Club (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Retain Nico Williams through the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Having held onto him for the past two years, they aim to keep him again in 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_Villarreal_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>30. Villarreal (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Improve performance in European contests.<\/p>\n<p>Despite struggling in the Champions League, Villarreal remains a competitive force in La Liga.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Pathos_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>31. Pathos (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Continue dreaming of success.<\/p>\n<p>The team celebrates its first Champions League appearance and hopes to build on this achievement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_Slavia_Prague_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>32. Slavia Prague (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Perform better in upcoming league matches.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a need for an improved showing in their remaining fixtures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33_Olympiakos_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>33. Olympiakos (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Strengthen next season&#8217;s European campaign and win the Greek league.<\/p>\n<p>After a year in the Champions League with little success, they aim to return stronger.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_BodoGlimt_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>34. Bodo\/Glimt (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Enhance the atmosphere at home games.<\/p>\n<p>They strive for a better performance in Europe amidst challenges this season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"35_Ajax_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>35. Ajax (&#8211;)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions:<\/strong> Leave 2025 behind.<\/p>\n<p>Ajax had a disappointing year, and moving forward is essential.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"36_Kairat_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>36. 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