UEFA Champions league kicks off again !

Tuesday and Wednesday saw the kick off the 2005 UEFA Champions league. All the big guns are there again and ready to make strong bids for the most prized trophy in European football. Amongst the clear favorites this year are Chelsea FC (Eng), F.C. Barcelona (Esp), A.C. Milan (Ita), Juventus (Ita), with the outsiders being Inter Milan (Ita), Real Madrid (Esp), Lyon (Fra). Note the presence of the Swiss team, F.C. Thun (smallest budget ever to participate in the elimination phases of the Champions League). I rub my hands in anticipation of what should be a fantastic tournament. Enjoy !