Official: Liverpool ahead of Barcelona and Juventus as the best team in Europe

Jurgen Klopp's side top the rankings, according to euroclubindex report

1. Liverpool - 4207 points. Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates. AFP

2. Barcelona - 4134 points. Lionel Messi celebrates with teammate Arturo Vidal . EPA

3. Manchester City' - 4102 points. Bernardo Silva, Benjamin Mendy, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling celebrate after winning the League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. PA

4. Bayern Munich - 4094 points. Fans display a tifo at Allianz Arena. Getty

5. Paris Saint Germain - Neymar celebrates. Reuters.

6. Juventus - 3812 points. Players celebrate after another win in Serie A. EPA

7. Real Madrid - 3741 points. Striker Karim Benzema (R) celebrates with his teammates. EPA

8. Atletico Madrid - Manager Diego Simeone is jubilant. Getty

9. Borusia Dortmund - 3504 points. Norwegian forward Erling Braut Haaland and English midfielder Jadon Sancho. AFP

10. Manchester United - 3483 points. Odion Ighalo celebrates with Fred, Bruno Fernandes, Brandon Williams and Juan Mata. Getty

11. Chelsea - 3475 points. Pedro celebrates scoring. Reuters

12. RB Leipzig - 3456 points. Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring. Reuters

13. Bayer Leverkusen - 3283 points. Team enjoys a win in the Europa League. EPA

14. Arsenal - 3251 points. The Emirates Stadium in London. AFP

15. Napoli - 3237 points. Players celebrate. Getty

16. Tottenham Hotspur - 3223 points.Spurs manager Jose Mourinho. Reuters

17. Shakhtar Donetsk - 3222 points. Marcos Antonio celebrates scoring. Reuters

18. Sevilla - 3210 points. Sergio Reguilon and Jesus Navas greet their fans. EPA

19. Valencia - 3198 points. Getty

20. Porto 3168 points. Porto players celebrate a goal. EPA

It's two weeks since their last game, and an unknown wait until the next, but Liverpool remain the best team in Europe until the coronavirus pandemic lifts.

Despite their untimely exit from the Champions League, last season's winners are top of the pile among Europe's elite.

An ongoing rating index by website euroclubindex.com studies teams in the highest division of all European countries.

The Euro Club Index (ECI) shows their relative playing strengths, and their development using results in league matches, domestic cup games and in the Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup.

The format is updated throughout the season, and with Liverpool's incredible record in the Premier League - one defeat all campaign - and their Champions League success last season, it currently puts them ahead of Barcelona and Manchester City in the top three.

There are still nine games to go in the Premier League, and with an all-time best 25-point lead Jurgen Klopp's side will be impossible to catch at home.

But will they remain on top in the index? The entire top 20 clubs in Europe are ranked in the gallery above. To see the next team just swipe.