I think CL this year is going to be very good. Lots of intriguing match-ups in the quarters and beyond. Monaco and Porto are dark horses (but both have been in the final before, when they played against each other). Juve has a chance of a return to the "elite" especially with a favorable draw; "new" PSG look ready to give big boys a real challenge this time, Real are dangerous but vulnerable, Messi is back to his best, Bayern strong as ever...
It's all suddenly becones so fun and interesting when the English clubs are out.