Ah the Champions League. It's what we all really want anyways isn't it.
Group A
The German revolution is continuing and Leverkusen is not being left behind. Manchester United will win the group, but the Germans will push them for first place.
Group B
Juventus and Madrid will duke it out for first. I can see Juve winning just because Madrid will be putting more focus on la liga this year. But watch out for Madrid in the group stages.
Group C
PSG and Benfica will take this at a canter. I know everyone wants to say
Olympiakos away is a tough fixture, but they have to travel just as
much as everyone else.
Group D
Bayern will dominate as they did last year but Manchester City will have a better showing than last year as well. I could see them making the quarters if they get a decent group of 16 draw.
Group E
I've seen a lot of picks for Basel to reach the round of 16, but I can't see past Schalke to be the runners up to Chelsea here. Basel has a good reputation when it comes to qualifying but they are poor in the group stages.
Group F
This year's group of death will see a surprised Arsenal realize how thin they are. Dortmund's experience will see them through and Napoli seem to have something to prove as they enter the competition for the first time in a while.
Group G
Both Atletico Madrid and Porto have been tough contenders for the last few years. I can see both of them making it to the round of 16 and I'd bet that at least one of them will make the quarters.
Group H
It's hard not to pick Barcelona and Milan to go through but I've heard rumors of Ajax spoiling Milan's party. But with the return of Kaka and the energetic youth they have I can see them being the Italian team to beat.
Winner: Bayern Munich
Madrid will make a good push but they'll lack a bit of creativity in the shape of Mesut Ozil. Bayern are still looking hungry and have some new blood that wants to win as well. Barcelona will have to adapt if they want to get back to their winning ways, Messi is good but he's the type of player that is only as good as the players behind him.
So far pretty close. If Dortmund beat Arsenal at home, you could be on your way to 16/16. I think it's Napoli that's hard done now, but I hope Atletico draw City in the knockouts. They are on TOP form.
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