Team Focus: Bayern München

Bayern München have a new manager this season since they parted way with Pep Guardiola at the end of last years season. Carlo Ancelotti has had a slow start, but has found some form before the winter break and he looks continue strongly in 2017. 

The German Champions were disappointed losing out to Atletico Madrid in the Group Stage and will meet Arsenal once again in the Last 16.

Goalkeeper & Defence
With the best goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the world between the sticks their defence always looks strong. Nevertheless, they have had some defensive vulnerabilities since Jerome Boateng hasn't had the best season with Mats Hummels as his centre-back partner. The experienced and always reliable Phillip Lahm has also suffered some critics at right back and David Alaba as well. They are all great players though and we believe they will continue on the highest level again after the winter break. Especially Alaba is a great fantasy pick as he gets forward a lot and can also score from long range.

Manuel Neuer (Photo: espn.co.uk)

Midfield
Joshua Kimmich might have surprised many being Bayern's top midfield pick in the Group stage, but we still believe Douglas Costa is the one to keep an eye on when playing on the wing. Another fantastic pick is Arjen Robben, whose only concern will be to stay fit after his regular injury problems. Same goes for Franc Ribery who is also in good form whenever playing. Thiago Alcantara is currently facing injury problems and will face a race against time to be fit for the match against Arsenal. Arturo Vidal could be a good option too, he seems to do very well in the important matches.

Arjen Robben extended his contract with Bayern München (Photo: metro.co.uk)

Attack
The polish striker Robert Lewandowski is in fantastic form and is a great fantasy asset to have in your team. Thomas Müller, on the other hand, has suffered a dip in form as he hasn't found a suitable position in Ancelotti's 4-3-3 position. A switch to 4-2-3-1 might be the solution for the German star as he likes to float behind the striker, they have tried it out in a couple of games before the break and it is quite likely they switch to the style that brought them their UCL Trophy under Jupp Heynckes.

Robert Lewandowski (Photo: youtube.com)

Prediction
If Bayern keep playing the way they started just before the winter break, they will be extremely hard to beat and the top favorites to win the UCL besides Barcelona.