European Power Rankings: Top 25 Teams on the Continent

A new champion reigns in England, an Old Lady is back on the throne in Italy and a double-winning campaign is still being toasted in Germany.

So, how do all the trophy winners rank in B/R's European Power Rankings?

Keep reading to find out. You'll also see Champions League finalists, (almost) trophyless giants, a French challenger and the Europa League champions.

It's been an amazing season in European football, and it's all coming to a close soon.

For now, though, here's how the best of the best stack up.

25. Málaga

Results: Won 1-0 home to Sporting Gijon (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: Not ranked

Comments: Málaga finished fourth in Spain's La Liga, securing a spot in next season's Champions League qualifiers.

24. Udinese

Results: Won 2-0 at Catania (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: Not ranked

Comments: Udinese finished strong in Serie A, claiming third place ahead of Napoli, Lazio and Inter.

Their reward: A spot in next season's Champions League qualifiers.

23. Valencia

Results: Lost 1-0 at Real Sociedad (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 23

Comments: Valencia finished third in La Liga, then promptly parted ways with their coach.

The new guy? Former player Mauricio Pellegrino.

22. Olympiakos

Results: No new results

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 22

Comments: Olympiakos won the Greek league and cup double this season.

21. Basel

Results: Won 6-3 home to Grasshoppers (league)

Fixtures: Vs. FC Lucerne at Stade de Suisse, Wednesday (Swiss Cup final); at Servette, Sunday (league); home to Young Boys, May 23 (league)

Previous: 19

Comments: Basel, already crowned Swiss champs, are odds-on favorites to complete their own domestic double.

20. Tottenham Hotspur

Results: Won 2-0 home to Fulham (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 20

Comments: Spurs finished fourth in the English Premier League.

Usually, that would guarantee a spot in the Champions League qualifiers, but England's fourth spot will go to Chelsea if the Blues beat Bayern Munich in next weekend's final.

19. Benfica

Results: Won 3-1 at Setubal, Sunday (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 18

Comments: Benfica finished second in the Portuguese league.

They'll be in the Champions League group stage next season.

18. Atletico Madrid

Results: Won 3-0 vs. Athletic Bilbao at Arena Nationala, Bucharest (Europa League final); won 1-0 at Villarreal (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 21

Comments: Europa League? Nope, it’s actually called the Falcao League.

Falcao also scored the winner at Villarreal. Of course.

Dude is unreal.

17. Lille

Results: Won 3-0 home to Caen (league); lost 1-0 at Montpellier (league)

Fixtures: Home to Nancy, Sunday (league)

Previous: 17

Comments: The French title is finally out of reach, but Lille have already clinched a spot in next season's Champions League qualifiers.

16. Schalke

Results: No new results

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 16

Comments: Schalke finished third in the German Bundesliga, securing a spot in next season's Champions League group stage.

15. Arsenal

Results: Won 3-2 at West Bromwich Albion (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 15

Comments: Arsenal finally won without Mikel Arteta, but it wasn’t easy.

It was valuable, though, since the three points clinched third place and a spot in next season’s Champions League group stage.

14. Paris St. Germain

Results: Won 3-0 home to Stade Rennes (league)

Fixtures: At Lorient, Sunday (league)

Previous: 14

Comments: The French title is still within reach for big-spending PSG, but they need a win coupled with a Montpellier loss next weekend.

13. Zenit St. Petersburg

Results: Won 2-0 at Anzhi Makhachkala (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 13

Comments: Zenit repeated as Russian champions.

12. Montpellier

Results: Won 2-0 at Rennes (league); won 1-0 home to Lille (league)

Fixtures: At Auxerre, Sunday (league)

Previous: 12

Comments: Montpellier have the French title within sight. Only one more point is needed.

11. Porto

Results: Won 5-2 at Rio Ave (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 11

Comments: Porto won their eighth Portuguese title in 10 years.

10. Manchester United

Results: Won 1-0 at Sunderland (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 10

Comments: Manchester United's only trophy this season was the Community Shield way back in August.

9. AC Milan

Results: Won 2-1 home to Novara (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 9

Comments: AC Milan's only trophy this season was the Supercoppa Italiana way back in August.

8. Ajax

Results: No new results

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 8

Comments: Ajax repeated as Dutch champions.

7. Chelsea

Results: Lost 4-1 at Liverpool (league); won 2-1 home to Blackburn Rovers (league)

Fixtures: Vs. Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena, Saturday (Champions League final)

Previous: 6

Comments: Chelsea finished sixth in the English Premier League, but they won the FA Cup and have a chance for even greater glory next weekend against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.

6. Bayern Munich

Results: Lost 5-2 vs. Borussia Dortmund at Olympiastadion (DFB-Pokal final)

Fixtures: Vs. Chelsea at Allianz Arena, Saturday (Champions League final)

Previous: 2

Comments: Yes, it's a big drop, but that was a big loss in a big, big match against a big-time opponent.

Still, a bigger prize awaits next weekend, and winning it could send Bayern flying back up the rankings.

5. Manchester City

Results: Won 3-2 home to Queens Park Rangers (league)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 5

Comments: What a finish! If you haven't seen it, go find the appropriate video clips.

Now.

4. Juventus

Results: Won 3-1 home to Atalanta (league)

Fixtures: Vs. Napoli at Stadio Olimpico, Sunday (Coppa Italia final)

Previous: 5

Comments: How awesome is Juventus' league title? This awesome.

3. Borussia Dortmund

Results: Won 5-2 vs. Bayern Munich at Olympiastadion, Saturday (DFB-Pokal final)

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 4

Comments: Borussia Dortmund completed the club’s first German league and cup double by whipping Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal final on Saturday.

That capped an impressive season for Dortmund, who won the league by eight points, set a Bundesliga record with 81 points and went 28 games unbeaten to finish their league schedule.

2. Barcelona

Results: Drew 2-2 at Real Betis (league)

Fixtures: Vs. Athletic Bilbao at Estadio Vicente Calderon, May 25 (Copa del Rey final)

Previous: 3

Comments: The Copa del Rey final awaits. I can't see Barca losing that one to Athletic Bilbao.

1. Real Madrid

Results: Won 4-1 home to Mallorca

Fixtures: Season complete

Previous: 1

Comments: Spanish champions Real Madrid posted seven straight wins to close their league season and were unbeaten over their final 23 league games this season.