Barcelona's recent demise – after losing at AC Milan in the Champions League and to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey and La Liga – means the Catalan club has lost its lead at the top of the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) Club World Ranking, which Chelsea currently heads, followed by Atlético de Madrid.

Barça has dropped down to fifth place, as the team has also been overtaken by Bayern Munich (Bundesliga leaders) and Corinthians (FIFA Club World Cup champions).

- Ranking:

.1. Chelsea (ENG) 307,0

.2. Atlético de Madrid (SPA) 304,0

.3. Bayern Múnich (GER) 292,0

.4. Corinthians (BRA) 287,0

.5. Barcelona (SPA) 283,0

.6. Boca Juniors (ARG) 281,0

.7. Real Madrid (SPA) 277,0

.8. Juventus (ITA) 241,0

.9. Inter Milán (ITA) 234,0

10. Sao Paulo (BRA) 230,0.