It was a week for the ages, and it also was a week that will insure a controversially pick to end the year #1. Barcelona whom have been ranked #1 for most of the year, will not finish the season at the top thanks to their UCL exit. However no one had a worst week than Jose Mourinho, who missed an opportunity to win the European Cup with three different clubs. Not to mention his most memorable moment as a coach, Inter’s advancement at the Nou Camp in 2010 was out done by former club Chelsea as they scored two goals with 10 men to advance. Bayern have reached the Champions League Final in their own stadium, and moved into the top spot. To wrap things up on Monday Man City enjoyed their biggest win in club history over United.
Just Missed: Montpellier, Schalke 04, Porto, Newcastle
10. AC Milan
Milan continue to keep the pressure on Juventus, but time is running out. (10-28)
9. Ajax
Eredivise teams did well en Europe this season. Over the course of the season Ajax have clearly the been the best squad from Holland. (10-3)
8. Manchester United
The big title decider just went to City, and now United can’t control their own destiny. A poor showing in Europe has this looking to be one of the most painful campaigns in recent years for the Red Devils. (6-33)
7. Dortmund
The season if basically over for Dortmund, as their already showcasing their Bundesliga hardware. (7-10)
6. Manchester City
Their win over United is probably the biggest in club history. The Premier League Title looks to be headed to the blue side of Manchester. (8-34)
5. Barcelona
Talk about a dramatic change for Barcelona, in only a few short days they lost the La Liga Trophy, followed by the Champions League, and then to top it off their coach announces he’s leaving. What’s next, Messi moving on???(4-34)
4. Juventus
Juventus are hurt by not playing in Europe, but in theory do have a decent case be ranked higher. Many Juve fans would love to see this team get a chance to play Bayern. (4-23)
3. Chelsea
It’s been an unbelievable and improbable run for Chelsea, now they look to write history and capture Europe’s most important trophy. No one is playing better then them since their coaching change. Now (5-5)
2. Real Madrid
So close for Real, as they desperately tried to get back to the UCL Final. Now Real will just have to enjoy their 32nd La Liga Trophy. (1-34)
1. Bayern Munich
It will be a sight to be seen in Munich as the German look to hoist the Champions League Trophy in their home stadium. Oktoberfest comes to Munich in May in year. (3-34-1)
Match of the Upcoming Week: 5/6 – Newcastle v. #6 Man City
The (numbers) are the previous week’s rank, followed by consecutive weeks ranked. The #1 team has a third number indicating weeks in the top spot.
