#7 Bayern Munich

The doubts over Niko Kovac's management skills will surely have subdued by now. Bayern Munich's start of the campaign was far from capturing the praises of the on-lookers, however, the things have drastically changed since then.
The Bavarians are now leading the league table on goal difference and the Bundesliga looks lively and exhilarating now more than ever. In February, Kovac's men won 2 games, lost 1 and drawn 1 game. They also displayed sturdiness as they managed a 0-0 draw against Liverpool in the Champions League Round of 16.
With 5-1 and 6-0 drubbings of Monchengladbach and Wolfsburg respectively, the German champions will be going into the second leg of the round of 16 with brimming confidence against a faltering Liverpool who seemed to have lost their sharpness.
Bayern Munich are hungrier than ever for laying their hands on the Champions League and it will be interesting to see if Niko Kovac delivers the prize.