Champions League: Buffon names three clubs that will win trophy

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, believes Juventus, Manchester City and Barcelona are the three favourites to win the Champions League this season.

Italian champions Juve booked their place in the knockout stages of the competition on Tuesday evening, after beating Valencia 1-0.

Buffon believes Liverpool and Real Madrid could also lift the title but says Juventus, Manchester City and Barcelona are the favourites.

He told the Daily Mirror: “This season, I see the favourites for the Champions League as Barcelona, Juventus, and Manchester City.

“Liverpool as well have a big chance and you can never forget about Real Madrid.

“Of course it is still a dream of mine to win the Champions League – last season I thought would be my last chance but now I have another one.”

PSG, who are unbeaten in Ligue 1 this season, face Liverpool on Wednesday evening.