A few big milestones could be reached across Europe in the coming campaign
The likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will be out to reach new heights this season with the superstar duo among a number of players, managers and clubs chasing European football records.
With new campaigns kicking off across Europe, some notable milestones are on the cusp of being reached – and they add some extra anticipation to what should be another enthralling season.
Unsurprisingly, Messi and Ronaldo continue to raise the bar, while Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side are also closing in on impressive domestic feats.
Getty ImagesRonaldo out to equal most Champions League titles won by a playerAfter his impressive Champions League run ended at the quarter final stage last season with Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo will be desperate to lift the title again this term. Should he help guide the current Serie A champions to continental glory, it will be Ronaldo's sixth European Cup title. That would bring him level with fellow Madrid legend Paco Gento for the most times a player has lifted the trophy.AdvertisementGetty/Goal compositeMessi chasing Ronaldo's La Liga hat-trick haulBarcelona star Lionel Messi will be eager to overtake Cristiano Ronaldo's La Liga record for most hat-tricks this season. Ronaldo bagged 34 across his time with Real Madrid and Messi, currently on 33, has a strong chance of breaking that record over the next nine months with his last treble coming in March this year. GettyGuardiola set to overtake Mourinho for fastest Premier League centuryTwo more rivals and another chance for one to stake their claim over the other with Pep Guardiola poised to post 100 Premier League wins in the fewest number of matches for a manager. The record is currently held by Jose Mourinho, who brought up the league century after 142 games. Guardiola, as it stands, boasts 88 wins from 115 matches meaning he should set a new record barring an unlikely winless spell with Manchester City. Manchester City could join United for most consecutive Premier League titlesAfter defending their Premier League crown last season, Manchester City would join Manchester United as the only other club top to win the competition for three consecutive campaigns if they can finish first again this season. The Red Devils have achieved the feat twice between 1999-2001 and 2007-2009, with City no doubt keen to hijack their rivals' milestone.