5 reasons why Barcelona could win the Champions League 2017-18

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Here are five and more of them in just one picture...

This is as safe a bet that you can make at the moment in world football. A number of reasons give us optimism and the courage to make such a bold prediction. but we're almost certain that the reality, come the end of the season, will reflect the same.

With the quarter finals almost a matter of formality now for the Catalans - after they blew away their competition in the first leg - we delve into the highly possible scenario of another Champions League title for the side from Spain and five reasons why that might happen.

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#5 Barcelona have remained unbeaten all season long, both the league and in Europe

Barcelona were at their goal-scoring best in the league last weekend.

Few teams have been able to keep pace with Ernesto Valverde's side this season. Barcelona remain the only team in Europe who is still unbeaten in their respective league.

Initially Manchester City, under former Barca manager Pep Guardiola, threatened to steal all the plaudits after a blistering start o the campaign and a similarly impressive middle of the season.

However, the past week has resulted in two major setbacks for the City manager, which has resulted in his former side regaining all the attention of the world football.

A team that doesn't know how to get beaten is s team of champions. But a team that actually doesn't end up losing even a single game for the entirety of the campaign is a team of legends.

League Record this season: P31 W24 D7 L0

Champions League record this season: P9 W6 D3 L0

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