Champions League returns - who are favourites and players to watch?
The UEFA Champions League returns with Paris St-Germain aiming for a third consecutive title, while Arsenal is considered a top contender. Experts and statistics suggest a highly competitive season with several English clubs challenging for the trophy.
Why it matters
The Champions League is the premier European club football competition, driving significant media interest and broadcasting revenue.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Paris St-Germain could become the first team to win three Champions League titles in a row since Real Madrid (2015-18)
The Champions League is back - who will get their hands on the famous trophy in Madrid on 5 June next year?
Paris St-Germain are aiming to win the title for the third year running as the league phase begins on Tuesday.
Five English teams will try to stop them with Arsenal the favourites to better their runners-up slot from last year.
We asked football experts Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague who they think will win the tournament and took a look at what the statistics said. And you can vote for who you think will be crowned champions below.
Don't forget the BBC will again show highlights of the Champions League this season.
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