And would you just take a look at the opening set of last-16 fixtures? Manchester City play Swiss maestros Basel, Liverpool face a tricky trip to Porto, Spurs go head-to-head with Italian giants Juventus, and Real Madrid square off against Paris Saint-Germain in a showdown positively heaving with talent.
It’s been a truly sensational tournament so far, and it’s sure to get even better when it all kicks off again on Tuesday night. Ahead of the excitement being cranked up to 11, we’re picking out the 11 players that have really caught our eye in the UEFA Champions League this season.
Click/hover on the icons below to reveal who’s made the grade…