but I would also include some Italian teams who, as always, are underestimated but always reserve big surprises for us.
No room for underestimating zones here. Italian teams have been underrated over the years and we can remember vividly how Inter Milan knocked out almighty formed Barcelona out of the UEFA Champions League and we had to see the competitive strength of this particular club. Surprises will always come either from Seria A teams, La Liga teams or the EPL. These clubs put in much more efforts to accumulate a win and they will always come for the big win.
Yes, I think the teams competing in the Champions League, regardless of their origins, certainly cannot be underestimated. Because basically, the teams that make it to the Champions League are all extraordinary teams. So with that in mind, there should be no such thing as underestimating teams in the Champions League, especially when it comes to teams from the Italian League or Serie A. Because in my opinion, the Serie A teams that make it to the Champions League are truly great teams.
So we can't say that Serie A teams are underestimated. Because the proof is, as we know, in the previous season, Inter Milan, a Serie A team, managed to reach the final. This is basically clear evidence that teams from the Italian League are also very strong. And this season, the Serie A teams that managed to qualify for the Champions League are Napoli, Inter, Atalanta, and Juventus. I think of those four teams, there's a good chance one or two will be formidable contenders in the Champions League. Personally, I'd probably back Inter again.