Soccer: Champions League Group H

Clearly Spurs have been handed the toughest assignment in the Champions league...

Real Madrid

The reigning champions, having become the first side to retain the trophy in the Champions League era, remain the team to beat.

Zinedine Zidane’s starting XI looks as strong as anything out there, led by the continued phenomenal goalscoring exploits of Cristiano Ronaldo. It is ably backed up by some of Europe’s hottest young talent, including Marco Asensio.

Borussia Dortmund

Thomas Tuchel has departed, Ousmane Dembele looks set to do likewise, but a young, adventurous side again will hope to reach at least the last eight.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang remains to lead the line once more, while the outstanding Christian Pulisic has a greater role to play.

Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino’s men have been the best/most consistent side in the Premier League over the last two years - unfortunately, that doesn’t get you silverware.

Failed on their return to this competition last term, being dumped out of the group stage having elected to play games at Wembley. Now, they face a much tougher test.

APOEL

The 26-time Cypriot champions reached the round of 16 in the Europa League last term, beating Athletic Bilbao in the last 32.

They’ve seen off F91 Dudelange, Viitorul Constanta and Slavia Prague to reach this point, but won’t be expected to go much further.