UCL Oldest squad: Having the right balance in a Champions League squad requires picking up certain players capable of having a winning mentality.
Each squad is filled with a number of experienced campaigners and young driven players capable of taking their team the distance.
In the UCL 2021 season as well, we see a number of sides with an all-round capability which helps them overcome situations.
This Champions League we have a number of squads who have the average age above 27; which reflects the experience and seniority needed in this tournament.
We look at the top 5 UCL oldest squad this season.
Real Madrid
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Los Blancos are always in and around the helm of the UEFA Champions League when the tournament gets underway.
They have always built a strong squad capable of lifting the title; which is visible in the number of times they have done so previously.
Real Madrid’s average squad in this UCL season is 28.9 years owing to a number of players above 30 in their side.
The likes of Benzema, Modric, Kroos, Casemiro and Hazard are into or over 30 years and bag a number of years in experience.
Hence, the men in White will look to their seniors to help them lift another title this campaign.
Atalanta
La Dea enter this season as one of the oldest squads in the UCL as well with the average age being 28.9 as well for the Italian side.
Atalanta has a quality side filled with a mixed breed of youngsters and seniority.
Their top 3 attackers in Duvan Zapata, Josip Ilicic and Luis Muriel are in their 30’s coupled with the likes of Gosens and Zappacosta nearing that age.
Gasperini’s side would not mind seeing this stat as it suggests a well-rounded squad in a key tournament such as this.
Besiktas
They won the Super Lig last season to reach this stage after 4 seasons and will look to create an impact.
Besiktas are pitted against Ajax, Dortmund and Sporting CP; which suggests they would need to play out of their skins to get past the group stage.
Batshuayi, Karaman and Pjanic are some of the top players in the squad looking to make a difference.
Inter
Inter Milan’s average age in this season’s UCL is 29.2 years and a lot of this contributes due to the number of players above 30 in their side.
Inzaghi’s side have many players with the quality and experience and would hope to see them click as a unit once again and lift the European title.
Players such as Perisic, Handanovic, Sanchez, Brozovic are senior members of the squad which tilt the average age towards 30.
Sevilla
The Spanish side has the oldest squad in the UEFA Champions League this season with an average age of 29.8 years.
Julen Lopetegui’s side has a number of players touching 30 years which pushes this numerical closer to the mark.
Sevilla’s squad has the likes of Navas, Rakitic, Delaney and Lamela; who are senior statesman and will look to use their experience in bringing out their best for the side’s success.
