The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League campaign continues Sept. 18 with a rematch of the 2023 final between Manchester City and Inter Milan, plus last year's runner-up Borussia Dortmund in action. SI Soccer's editorial team gives our predictions across every fixture.

Lionel Messi’s transfer to Inter Miami has put a safety seal around Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most goals in UEFA Champions League history, a record that feels unlikely to fall any time soon. Erling Haaland, however, is one of a few players asking your permission to be considered a contender for the crown.

Winning the Champions League Golden Boot is on every striker's bucket list. Here are the top 5 early contenders for the award in 2024-25.