but I would also include some Italian teams who, as always, are underestimated but always reserve big surprises for us.
No room for underestimating zones here. Italian teams have been underrated over the years and we can remember vividly how Inter Milan knocked out almighty formed Barcelona out of the UEFA Champions League and we had to see the competitive strength of this particular club. Surprises will always come either from Seria A teams, La Liga teams or the EPL. These clubs put in much more efforts to accumulate a win and they will always come for the big win.
Of course, these are the leagues that has been dominating the Champions League for long. It was last season that Ligue 1 lifted up the trophy for the first time in history. Inter was the only strong club that played Barcelona last season and Barcelona couldn't win them. I don't consider Barcelona as one of the favorite team to win the Champions League this season.