International

     Ten of the last 11 champions finished first in their groups – early momentum, it seems, is key. The exception came in 2010 with Internazionale Milano, who needed a matchday six win against Rubin Kazan to pip the Russian side to the runners-up spot behind Barcelona. The team with the best defensive record after the group stage have not won the competition since the current format was introduced in 2003. Back in 2009, Barcelona's back line ranked 18th. It appears advisable to get those defensive errors out of your system, though there is a limit: no side have lifted the trophy after shipping more than eight in the group stage.So, according to this highly scientific survey, the side that will collect the trophy in Cardiff on 3 June will be ... Barcelona.