UEFA Champions League 2018-19: Group-wise analysis and predicted standings

Group E: Bayern and Benfica to lead the way

Bayern Munich will be pumped up for their group phase

AEK Athens - Ajax - Bayern Munich - Benefica

Bayern Munich start off yet another attempt to lay their hands on the Champions League trophy in what should be an easy group for them. The German club will expect to top the group if they stand up to the challenge from the Portuguese club well.

As soon as Benfica won their playoff against PAOK on Wednesday night, many expected them to land a tough group and they did. They will have to fend off AEK Athens, Ajax and maybe even punch above their weights at Bayern in order to go through to the Round of 16

However, Ajax and AEK Athens might have something to say about who finishes second in the group.

Predicted Standings:

1. Bayern Munich
2. Benfica
3. Ajax
4. AEK Athens.