David Hererra '18 and Michael Smith '18
The UEFA Champions League (UCL) is a unique, dynamic, and exhilarating competition pitting champions from across Europe against one another. Soccer enthusiasts around the world regard the Champions League title as one of the most prestigious a club can win, given that teams often must defeat one or several champions or high finishers of other major domestic European leagues. The high profile, inter-league matchups deliver high level soccer that always pleases fans. Along with fostering matchups between marquee European clubs, the UCL provides a venue for champions from smaller domestic leagues to challenge the titans of Europe and to prove they belong on the European stage. The champions league is undoubtedly a grueling competition, requiring months of high-level play with little margin for error, and so we are asking a simple question: which road to victory has been the toughest? ...continue reading "Comparing UCL Champions by Strength of Opposition"