Real Madrid are bidding for their 16th Champions League title

Thirty six clubs will now be taking part in a new-look competition – four more than previously – as Real Madrid bid to retain their crown.

Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Celtic are Britain’s entrants, with the action kicking off on Tuesday night.

We have asked some of BBC Sport’s experts who they think will be lifting the trophy in Munich next year, as well as who will their surprise package be and which player excites them the most.

Don’t forget the BBC will show highlights of the Champions League this season.

From 22:00 on the Wednesday of Champions League matchweeks, there will be match-by-match highlights available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app, plus a special Champions League Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:40.

There will be also be a highlights show on Thursday on BBC Two at 23:05.