Definitely a power swing happening at the moment. The EPL are suffering the kind of collapse that Serie A was enduring a few seasons ago, who now in turn seem to finally be in the ascendancy again. The 2nd tier of leagues (France, Portugal, Russia) are having a strong year as well, a lot of strength in depth in Europe at the moment. Take Barca and Real out of this tournament and you've one hell of a headache picking a winner.
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