USA TODAY's Jon Arnold provides a mid-season analysis of the UEFA Champions League, examining which teams appear genuine contenders and which have surprised observers.
Champions League halfway takeaways: Who looks for real, who surprised?

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USA TODAY's Jon Arnold provides a mid-season analysis of the UEFA Champions League, examining which teams appear genuine contenders and which have surprised observers.