Folks, being in the semifinals of Champions League makes you one of the top four teams in Europe but NOT necessarily top four in the world. Because of financial and marketing power of the EPL and UEFA, fans lose sight of that.
South America and its Copa Liberadores clubs would have a great argument when listing the WORLD'S top clubs based on playing ability and NOT money.
Watch GolTV and Fox Espanol and you'll see some great teams and players, the same players who the rich European clubs will be buying to be a Champions League contender.