UCL talking points: Bayern’s ruthless run, group stage MVP and dark horse teams

UCL talking points: Bayern's ruthless run, group stage MVP and dark horse teams

The 2022-23 Champions League group stage is all wrapped up, and there was no shortage of drama, goals and chaos. Bayern Munich achieved a perfect record, Tottenham Hotspur narrowly clinched qualification into the knockouts and Club Brugge made it out of the group stage for the first time in their history.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid were embarrassed after finishing last in their group, Rangers ended with the worst-ever record in the group stage and Barcelona are back in the Europa League for the second consecutive season.

Our writers James Olley, Julien Laurens and Alex Kirkland answer some of the big questions arising from this week’s games.

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