UCL '05-'06 - The Quest for Number 7

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

2005-6

Introduction

Last year's competition turned was the toughest UCL competition in history surpassing the collection that was in 2002-3. The competition was fantastic from start to finish. Great teams, great match-ups in the group stages, fantastic draws in the knock-outs and the greatest final in this competition's history which was also the 50th final by the way.

All in all, a competition to remember.

A new competition starts this season and this one is considerably more weaker than last season's competition thereby giving more room for unpredictability. It is for that reason as well that I think that two surprise teams will go right to the semi-final with two usual contenders.

One thing is evident though that Europe's big guns of the day namely Real, Milan, Chelsea, Juve, Barcelona, Inter have all strengthened themselves. Barcelona more so with their injured players returning.

Teams have addressed their weak spots and it makes it quite intriguing to see the cream of Europe fight it out for club competition's greatest prize.

I'll take a look like last season at the teams but due to shortage of time, the previews will be considerably shorter than last time.