Rivaldo: Real Madrid has all the conditions to win the Champions League again, but I hope Barcelona wins the championship

Rivaldo was interviewed and shared his views on topics such as the Champions League, Real Madrid, and Rafinia.

What do you think of the prospects of Real Madrid in the Champions League under Xavi Alonso?

Real Madrid has been under tremendous pressure, and this season is no exception. With players like Mbappe and Vinicius, the expectations of the outside world soar, both to play beautiful football and to target the Champions League final.

However, for me, the real secret is not just about personal talent. I think if players can put aside their vanity and pursue a collective goal, and most importantly, understand that they need to be a big family, then Xavi Alonso will be able to unite the team for the benefit of Real Madrid.

In my opinion, Real Madrid's lineup is outstanding and every time they step on the stadium, they can offer a visual feast. The challenge is more about solving off-field problems and understanding each other like brothers on the field.

So, with this leader who knows the club well and knows "how to form a team in the best way" at the helm, I am sure Real Madrid will find the key to success. With his tradition in the Champions League and the strength of the team, Real Madrid has all the conditions to win the championship again.

The Champions League championships have become more diverse in recent years. Do you think you will see different championships this season?

Over the past 10 years, seven different teams have been crowned Champions League champions: Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea, Bayern, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. This balance is excellent for the Champions League.

If I remember correctly, Real Madrid won three times in a very outstanding stage, and it was a team that had won the championship many times. But this change in championship changes demonstrates the true strength of this event. Everything has become more balanced in recent years, which has allowed surprises like last year’s Paris Saint-Germain to emerge, and it also proves that the investment and ambitions of major clubs are growing.

However, as a Barcelona fan, I can't help but want them to be champions. Even so, I admit that there are many popular teams in this tournament, but I hope to see new surprises and unprecedented championships and continue to enrich the history of the Champions League.

There are unprecedented six English teams participating in this tournament. How do you evaluate their competitiveness?

The Premier League is the best league in the world. The teams there are very strong, the fans are full of passion, and playing there means always competing against strong opponents.

With six English clubs entering the Champions League, the level of this event has been further improved. They must all be considered candidates for the championship.

Lafinia became one of the top scorers of the tournament last season. Do you think he can regain his glory?

Last season, Rafinia became one of the offensive benchmarks in the Champions League with 13 goals. It's not surprising for me that Brazilian players are thrilling in Europe. All Brazilian players dream of participating in the Champions League and when they enter the event, they will do their best to leave their names in the history of the event.

I had the honor to lead the scorer list with 10 goals with Jadel, and players like Neymar or Kaka have done it. There may be some player doing what Rafinia did last year to compete for the best scorer in the tournament. I even think Rafinia himself is one of the best Brazilian players in Europe this year.