Arsenal have become the leading candidates to win the Champions League title this season, leapfrogging Inter Milan and Barcelona.

Per Opta via FCInterNews, last night’s demolition of Real Madrid has bolstered the Gunners’ status in the competition.

Indeed, Mikel Arteta’s charges thumped Los Blancos 3-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.

Meanwhile, Inter stunned Bayern Munich 2-1 in Germany, courtesy of Lautaro Martinez and Davide Frattesi’s goals.

However, Barcelona are still ahead of the Nerazzurri in the pecking order.

Arsenal Ahead of Barcelona & Inter Milan in Champions League Favorites List

Lautaro Martinez Inter Milan
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Marcus Thuram during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Barring a once-in-a-lifetime miracle, Arsenal should progress into the semi-finals.

Furthermore, the Gunners boast a 28.4% chance of ascending the Champions League throne.

On the other hand, Barcelona lag well behind perennial Premier League runners-up.

Indeed, Opta gives La Liga’s pacesetters a 22.4% chance of going all the way.

Then, Inter come in third with 21.1% – a figure that reflects their strong European pedigree and current form under Simone Inzaghi.

The Italians are well ahead of Paris Saint-Germain in fourth.