The Champions League is the most prestigious and highly coveted club trophy in the world. By proxy, it's also the hardest competition to master - there will always be upsets in a knockout competition, especially one which encompasses the pinnacle of European football.
But even with the competition still at its premature stage, there will be the usual suspects for those who see the group stage as little more than a formality.
Ahead of the next round of fixtures, here are six teams who, without any major malfunctions, should drift seamlessly through this season's competition.
Barcelona
When you have Lionel Messi, football seems a little bit easier.