Tim Simon 
In case you thought Borussia Dortmund are intruders to the Champions League crème de la crème, think again. The recently-dethroned Bundesliga champions were the winners of the 5th edition of the UEFA Champions League 16 years ago. And guess where they trounced Juventus 3-1?
With all the talk about the shift of the European centre of gravity to Germany from Spain, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the Primera Liga big guns have won nothing in Europe for decades.
Even those who are not Liverpool fans will confess to nursing an admiration for the selfless, determined Dutchman who laboured on their right flank for six years donning the number 7 jersey that Luis Suarez seems intent on disgracing.