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Florent Malouda names surprise team who could win the Champions League

Florent Malouda names surprise team who could win the Champions LeagueDAZN
The quarter-finals begin on Tuesday.

Just eight teams remain in this season's UEFA Champions League and the quarter-finals begin on Tuesday. 

There are a number of standout ties including Real Madrid's clash with defending champions Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain facing Barcelona. 

Speaking to Gambling Zone, former Lyon and Chelsea winger Florent Malouda picked his favourite to be lifting the famous trophy at Wembley Stadium come June 1. 

"For me, the favourite must be Manchester City," Malouda said.

"I think they will retain the trophy and they look like the strongest team left in the competition. Of course, they have that experience of winning it, which will help them. City have been consistently performing well in the Champions League for years now, so they are my favourites."

However, City are not the only team Malouda believes could win the Champions League.

"I also think that PSG could do something surprising, especially if they beat Barcelona. If Kylian is going to leave PSG this summer, then what a way to leave the club by winning the Champions League for the first time in its history," Malouda continued. 

"Without Messi and Neymar, PSG have found the right balance and can beat anyone on their day. They are an ambitious team, and the Champions League trophy is the one that they want the most in Paris. 

"Luis Enrique is doing a very good job. He has changed the mindset and has had a transformative effect on the club."

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