Shearer backs Barcelona to beat Arsenal in Champions League final
Alan Shearer has named Barcelona as his pick to win this season’s Champions League, predicting they will beat Arsenal in the final. He made the comment on The Rest Is Football podcast, noting that while the draw matters, he sees Barcelona lifting the trophy over Arsenal. Shearer also said it would be "unbelievable" for Paris Saint‑Germain to win a third straight title, which is why he is backing Barcelona.
Barcelona began their Champions League campaign with a 5‑1 home win over Feyenoord on Wednesday night, while Arsenal edged Napoli 1‑0 thanks to a late goal from Martin Odegaard. The pundit pointed out that Arsenal lost to PSG on penalties in last season’s final and believes the Premier League side will again be a strong contender this term.
For Nigerian fans tracking Europe’s elite club competition, Shearer’s view offers an expert take on a possible Arsenal‑Barcelona showdown and signals his doubts about a PSG three‑peat. You might weigh this opinion when following the UCL draw, considering match‑day expectations, or discussing tournament prospects with fellow supporters.