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#4 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich didn't start the Bundesliga in their usual stellar fashion. Following a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, their manager Carlo Ancelotti was sacked. Bayern had started as a favorite for the European title, given their bench strength and how they were unfortunate to not progress in their previous campaign.
Ancelotti was replaced with fan-favourite Jupp Heynckes. And in his second stint, Heynckes has quickly breathed fire into the team's season. The Bavarians are back to where they belong - on top of the Bundesliga table, although that is no standard to measure their chances in Europe.
Bayern's bench strength is incredible. Their move for James Rodriguez has paid dividends and Joshua Kimmich has finally reached his potential. In Robert Lewandowski, they have one of Europe's most feared strikers and he is yet to have a big European night since he netted four goals against Real Madrid with Borussia Dortmund. This could be his year.
The big setback though, is the absence of ace goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, but he is set to return to the side in January. They will be hoping he takes up from where he left off. With immense talent all around the pitch, Bayern Munich can never be written off. We all know what happened the last time Heynckes had the reigns at Allianz Arena.
