Best performing teams across the top 5 European Leagues. The 2023-24 season has been an excellent one for football in large as we approach the halfway mark. With many leagues set to pause for a break over the holidays it is a great time to be analysing the forms of various teams. Let us take a closer look at the best performing teams across the top 5 European Leagues. The form is considered across their previous ten league results.
Paris Saint-Germain (France, Ligue 1)
Leading the way are Paris Saint-Germain with a perfect record of 9 wins from their last 10 league games. Christophe Galtier’s side have been in scintillating form, scoring 28 goals and only conceding 6 for a +22 goal difference. Superstars like Kylian Mbappé have been firing on all cylinders, with the latter scoring an incredible 15 goals already. At their best, PSG dominate games through their technical quality and attacking flair. With Neymar and Messi leaving it has provided the spotlight for Mbappé, they will be favourites to win Ligue 1 once more.
Bayer Leverkusen (Germany, Bundesliga)
In second are Bayer Leverkusen with 8 wins, 2 draws and no defeats from their past 10 Bundesliga matches. Alonso’s side have netted a prolific 26 goals while only conceding 7 themselves. Led by the talented pack of youngsters, Leverkusen play an attractive brand of attacking football that has seen them emerge as potential title challengers. They will look to maintain this form going into the Christmas break.
Juventus (Italy, Serie A)
Second placed Juventus have also won 8 of their last 10 Serie A games under new boss Max Allegri, drawing the other two. While they have been less prolific with 12 goals, their solid defence has only conceded 3. The Old Lady have rediscovered their steel and organisation with experienced players like Wojciech Szczęsny and Danilo leading the way. If they can add more goals to complement this solidity, Juve could re-emerge as champions.
Girona (Spain, La Liga)
Surprising many, Girona find themselves fourth thanks to a superb run of 8 wins and just 1 defeat from 10 matches. Top of the table in La Liga, the Catalan club have taken it in their stride with an attacking style that has seen both scoring (22 goals) and conceding (13). Midfielder Aleix García has been a revelation, leading their charge up the table alongside the experienced Cristhian Stuani. Girona will hope to maintain this form to consolidate their status in Spain’s top flight.
Real Madrid (Spain, La Liga)
Despite a few periodic struggles, Real Madrid have recovered superbly under Carlo Ancelotti to win 7, draw 3 and lose none of their last 10 league games. Their goal tally of 23 is the second best across Europe’s top five leagues during this period. Karim Benzema has once again been leading Los Blancos’ charge with timely goals, while youngsters like Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior continue to shine. Ancelotti will be pleased with Madrid’s title credentials revival during this run.
Atlético Madrid (Spain, La Liga)
In sixth are city rivals Atlético Madrid with an identical record to Real – 7 wins and 3 draws from their past 10 matches. Diego Simeone continues to instil his hard-working style at the Wanda Metropolitano, with 19 goals scored and only 9 conceded. Despite a few injury woes, Atlético have remained defensively solid while stars like Álvaro Morata have hit the ground running. They will look to close the gap on leaders Barcelona.
Bayern Munich (Germany, Bundesliga)
Germany’s most successful club Bayern Munich are next with 7 wins, 2 draws and a solitary defeat in their last 10 league games. Julian Nagelsmann’s attacking football has seen Die Roten score a competition high 35 goals during this period while only letting in 12. Star man Harry Kane has settled in superbly since his summer move from Tottenham. With prolific goalscorers like him and Jamal Musiala in form, Bayern look well placed to defend their Bundesliga crown.
Inter Milan (Italy, Serie A)
Italy’s Inter are eighth with a record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 10 Serie A matches. Simone Inzaghi has helped the Nerazzurri rediscover their attacking verve from their title-winning 2020/21 campaign with 23 goals scored. Lautaro Martínez has been in red-hot form leading the line. Inter remain in the Scudetto conversation and will look to keep this momentum going after the break.
Aston Villa (England, Premier League)
Surprising many, Aston Villa find themselves ninth thanks to an excellent run of 7 wins, 2 draws and just 1 defeat from their last 10 Premier League games. New signing Pau Torres has helped solidify their defence while Leon Bailey’s resurgence has pulled the strings in attack. With 23 goals for and 13 against during this period, Emery is getting his methods to gel at Villa Park. Can they maintain this European push?
OGC Nice (France, Ligue 1)
Rounding off the top 10 are Nice with a record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in Ligue 1 of late. Francesco Farioli has the southern French club playing attractive football this season. Young forwards like Billal Brahimi and Andy Delort have shone with their workrate and finishing. While less prolific than others with 9 goals scored, Nice’s solidity at the back with just 2 conceded bodes well for European hopes. Continued form could see them gatecrash the top 3.
These teams have displayed the best consistency across Europe’s top divisions in recent months. Maintaining momentum and form going into the break and its resumption will be crucial to their ambitions for domestic glory this season. Superstars and tactical nous have combined to spark winning runs that highlight the quality within these leagues.
