Forget group tables, instead we saw a 36-team league stage being contested from September through to January. But now that has been completed, who has the best chance of progressing to the final in May and lifting the trophy?

Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico 4-2 on penalties to reach the Champions League quarterfinals following an enthralling round-of-16 tie which ended 2-2 on aggregate after extra time on Wednesday.

In summary, the Champions League stands as a battleground for the elite football clubs, where performance is quantified through points accrued from matches played. As of now, Real Madrid leads the charts, followed by Bayern Munich and Barcelona. This historical perspective provides insight into club strategies and competitiveness.